Salamanca Group’s Claire Pearce talks about economics and the environment for International Women & Girls in Science Day

17/02/2023

Claire Pearce, Director of Planning and Economic Development, has contributed to Heart of the South West‘s LEP’s mini blog series for International Women & Girls in Science Day.

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Claire Pearce chairs session at Western Gateway Development Conference

11/11/2022

Salamanca Groups’ Director of Planning & Economic Development: Claire Pearce chaired the Regeneration and Investment Showcase session at the Western Gateway Development Conference.

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Leisure resort in the Afan Valley one step closer following consent for Reserved Matters

09/11/2022

Salamanca Group congratulates Wildfox Resorts following the news that their first resort in the Afan Valley was granted consent for both the Reserved Matters and discharge of conditions applications.

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Salamanca Group welcomes Chancellors ‘investment zone’ announcement

23/09/2022

Salamanca Group are delighted that the Group’s principal investment, Gravity, is included in its portfolio of investment zones in the recently published Growth Plan 2022.

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Salamanca Group congratulates the co-founders of Larks Leaf digital-asset management platform

29/03/2022

Salamanca Group looks forward to collaborating with and supporting Larks Leaf Asset Management, a new asset management platform aiming to be a leading manager of digital assets. 

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Martin Bellamy discusses progress and future growth for Salamanca Group’s chosen charity ‘Bounce Forward’

17/02/2022

Salamanca Group Chairman, Martin Bellamy shared his thoughts on Bounce Forwards’ progress to date and potential for growth with their Ambassador for Corporate Sponsorship,  Voula Tsoflias.

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Leisure resort in the Afan Valley granted planning permission

18/01/2022

Wildfox Resorts Afan Valley delivery team led by Salamanca Group have been given formal planning permission by Neath Port Talbot Council.

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Lord Triesman discusses lessons to be learnt from European Super League fiasco

28/04/2021

Salamanca Group Director and former FA Chairman, Lord David Triesman, discusses the cultural shift required within the private sector to help realise the UK’s climate ambitions, as published in the Times.

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Salamanca team finishes the Grand Challenge and helps Bounce Forward reach 64 students through their Think Equal Curriculum

26/01/2021

Salamanca Group is proud to announce the completion of its 2020 Grand Challenge, a team-building endurance race to keep everyone engaged and distracted during lockdown.

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Chairman discusses global economy and Group’s principal investment on Wake up to Money programme – BBC Radio 5 Live

02/09/2020

Salamanca Group Chairman, Martin Bellamy was interviewed on BBC 5 Live’s Wake up to Money programme. He discussed the health of the global economy and Gravity, the group’s principal investment.

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Salamanca Group launches a virtual race around the world in support of Bounce Forward

14/07/2020

Salamanca Group launches it’s 2020 Grand Challenge, cyclists take on runners in a virtual race around the world in support of Bounce Forward, the UK based education charity.

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Chairman interviewed about vaccine factory at Salamanca Group’s principal investment ‘Gravity’ on BBC Radio Somerset

21/05/2020

Salamanca Group and This is Gravity Ltd Chairman, Martin Bellamy, was interviewed on BBC Radio Somerset discussing the issues surrounding the capacity of vaccine production in the UK and how this is an enormous opportunity for the UK to showcase its unbelievable scientific work.

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Chairman interviewed in The Times on vaccine capacity at Gravity site

20/05/2020

London, May 20, 2020 – Martin Bellamy, Chairman of This Is Gravity Ltd and Salamanca Group, discusses in The Times the need for the UK to produce enough vaccines to export.

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Lord David Triesman joins an esteemed panel to support Bounce Forward’s video discussion on driving personal growth during Covid19

05/05/2020

Salamanca Group is proud to announce that Group Director, Lord Triesman will be taking part in a unique panel discussion on; Achieving personal growth in the aftermath of COVID-19

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Chairman discusses CBILS with Ian King on Sky News 

04/05/2020

Salamanca Group Chairman, Martin Bellamy was interviewed by Ian King on Sky News, the interview centered on the issues around SMEs and the Bounce Back Loans.

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Has the Chancellor given up on failing CBILS?

22/04/2020

The UK’s economy is heavily dependent on small-medium enterprises (SMEs). According to the Federation of Small Businesses, at the start of 2019, there were 5.9 million SMEs in Britain, which by generating £2.2 trillion accounted for half of all turnover in the UK.

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Supporting the NHS – Salamanca Group secures 164 ventilators

20/04/2020

The UK, currently in the grip of Covid-19, is experiencing a massive strain upon our health service. The NHS needs more ventilators to cope with the expected caseload. To help the government supply the NHS with this equipment, the private sector must play its part where it can in lending a helping hand.

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Why we must ensure British SMEs survive this crisis

14/04/2020

Britain’s economy is underpinned by small-medium enterprises (SMEs). With over 5.9 million SMEs in the UK in 2019, these businesses make up 99% of all our businesses. But the government’s emergency coronavirus business interruption loan scheme (CBILS) is proving to be inaccessible for the majority of SMEs, who are in desperate need of cash injections to stay afloat during this crisis. In response, Salamanca Group has set up an advisory process to smooth this process for SMEs and help Britain’s economy weather the storm.

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Salamanca’s chairman quoted in City AM today on why the Governments CBILS initiative needs refinement

14/04/2020
City AM have quoted our Chairman, Martin Bellamy’s discussion on Radio 4’s Today show regarding the refinement of the Governments CBILS initiative.
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Group’s Chairman on BBC Radio 4 Today show discussing why CBILS is an excellent idea but need refinement

13/04/2020

Listen to Salamanca Group’s Chairman on Radio 4 Today, discussing why CBILS are an excellent idea but need refinement to help the UK’s SME’s

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Banks must be helped to deliver during this crisis

10/04/2020

The Covid-19 crisis is strangling many company’s cash flows. In desperate need of support, the government took the correct step to launch the emergency coronavirus business interruption loan scheme (CBILS). But the scheme is currently not optimised to enable banks to feel comfortable lending to enough businesses. Salamanca Group has set up an advisory process to smooth this process and help Britain’s economy weather the storm.

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Salamanca Group and Hines Associates forms Strategic CBILS Partnership to support businesses access Government Loans

09/04/2020

Salamanca Group and Hines Associates have partnered to launch a rapid response team to support the large volumes of businesses needing to prepare robust business cases to accesses the loans.

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Salamanca Group Supports Children’s Well Being During School Closures and Physical Isolation

31/03/2020

We are proud to be supporting Bounce Forward, a charity that delivers training, skills and resources to build student’s capacity to be resilient and thrive when faced with adversity, like now during COVID 19 restrictions.

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Salamanca Group Chairman shares his vision for how we can emerge from this crisis stronger

25/03/2020

Salamanca Group CEO and Gravity Chairman, Martin Bellamy shared his vision for how the UK economy can emerge from this crisis stronger in City AM.

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Important Information Regarding COVID-19

19/03/2020

We undertake significant travel around the world to support customer requirements and as a result, activated our business continuity process to manage the impact of COVID-19 some weeks ago.

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Salamanca Group Chairman, Martin Bellamy discusses regional investment with the BBC

05/03/2020

Our Chairman, Martin Bellamy, spoke with Alex Forsyth about the need for greater regional investment from Government, enabling the South West’s infrastructure and mobility offering to develop in line with the rest of the UK.

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Martin Bellamy discusses ESG with City AM

12/02/2020

Salamanca Group CEO and Gravity Chairman, Martin Bellamy discussed the importance of investors considering the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors in their investment decisions.

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Strengthening European AI: The way forward

18/12/2019

Salamanca Group is delighted to announce it will be hosting the next European Leadership Network Strategic Insight Breakfast seminar on 5th February 2020. This breakfast will be chaired by Lord Des Browne and with a key speaker from Sinespace confirmed. 

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Video: How stakeholders from defence & security can better collaborate

04/12/2019

Salamanca Group recently co-costed the latest Strategic Insight Breakfast with the European Leadership Network (ELN). This event focused on Europe’s stance within the global artificial intelligence race.  As part of the event, we organized a series of exclusive interviews with the guest speakers.

Click read more to watch the exclusive full interview between Lord Des Browne and Dr Ulrike Franke as they explore how stakeholders from defence & security can better collaborate.

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Video: What meaningful changes AI may bring about in Europe

04/12/2019

Salamanca Group recently co-costed the latest Strategic Insight Breakfast with the European Leadership Network (ELN). This event focused on Europe’s stance within the global artificial intelligence race.  As part of the event, we organized a series of exclusive interviews with the guest speakers.

Click read more to watch the exclusive full interview between Lord David Triesman and Ollie Whitehouse as they discuss what meaningful changes AI may bring about.

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Video: Risks and opportunities presented by artificial intelligence.

04/12/2019

Salamanca Group recently co-costed the latest Strategic Insight Breakfast with the European Leadership Network (ELN). This event focused on Europe’s stance within the global artificial intelligence race.  As part of the event, we organized a series of exclusive interviews with the guest speakers.

Click read more to watch the exclusive full interview between Lord Des Browne and Ollie Whitehouse, CTO at NCC Group, as they explore the risks and opportunities presented by artificial intelligence.

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Where is Europe in the global AI race?

03/12/2019

Read our exclusive whitepaper following from our latest Strategic Insight Breakfast, which brought together experts in the field of artificial intelligence to discuss the current AI landscape and the geostrategic and societal implications of its future implications for Europe.

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Simon Alsop joins Salamanca Group as Financial Director

01/10/2019

Salamanca Group announces the appointment of Simon Alsop as Financial Director. Simon joins at a period of growth for the Group and is highly experienced, having held senior financial positions at ICAEW, Aikona Management and the Thomson Corporation.

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Europe & Artificial Intelligence: What’s Europe’s stance in the global AI race?

20/09/2019

Salamanca Group, a leading Merchant Bank, home to experts in global investment advisory is delighted to announce it will be hosting the next European Leadership Network Think Tank breakfast on 6th November 2019. This breakfast will be chaired by Lord Des Browne and we welcome our sector experts from NCC Group and the European Council on Foreign Relations.

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Salamanca Group hosts groundbreaking ceremony as key milestone to unlock it’s 635-acre development site in Somerset

12/06/2019

The ceremony for the construction of a new link road to enable the delivery of the 635-acre Enterprise Zone, newly named Gravity, is a key milestone in unlocking its future. Gravity aims to be the UK’s leading innovation campus underpinned by Clean Growth.

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About Strategic Insight Events

23/05/2019

Salamanca Group’s Strategic Insight Events are delivered in association with the European Leadership Network (ELN). The ELN is a group of leading foreign ministers, military chiefs and diplomats from across all major European nations. It aims to provide deep security and business strategic analysis and brings together emerging leaders who may not yet have the networks to know each other well. Lord Triesman, Director of Salamanca Group, is on its Board.  Every month, Salamanca Group co-hosts a private breakfast meeting in the Salamanca Group London office for members and guests to meet and discuss a pre-agreed subject. If you are interested in attending one of these events, please email. R.Stevens@salamanca-group.com

Economic and Financial Sanctions

23/05/2019

Part of Salamanca Group’s Strategic Insight Events are delivered in association with the European Leadership Network (ELN). The most recent topic focused on “Economic and Financial Sanctions”, exploring the the private sectors concerns about the increasing presence of international economic sanctions.

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About ‘Triesman on Cuba’ – news, views and insights on Cuba

08/04/2019

Lord David Triesman has over 40 years’ experience working with Cuban leaders and their Ambassadors in London, strengthened when responsible for Anglo-Cuban relations as a Foreign Office Minister in the mid-2000s and deepened with time.

The development of such a trusted relationship with partners in-country, aided by a long term vision and presence, has allowed Salamanca Group to be part of the opening of Cuba to foreign investment.

Lord David Triesman is leading this initiative and his blog will provide a regular assessment of progress and opportunity as we create, together with the Cubans, a new financial hub.

If you are interested in subscribing to this blog or discussing Cuban opportunities in general, please email info@salamanca-group.com.

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Changing state: Cuba’s international relations with the UK, EU and US

08/04/2019

Our Group Director, Lord David Triesman gives his insight into the significantly different approaches to international relations with Cuba. With the first ever British Royal visit to the island happening against a backdrop of a potentially deepening embargo.

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Global Britain

27/03/2019

Part of Salamanca Group’s Strategic Insight Events are delivered in association with the European Leadership Network (ELN). The most recent topic focused on “Global Britain”, exploring Britain’s international relations and the strategic opportunities that exist beyond Brexit.

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Challenges to Energy Security

01/02/2019

Part of Salamanca Group’s Strategic Insight Events are delivered in association with the European Leadership Network (ELN). This topic focused on “Challenges to Energy Security”. With an emphasis on Lithuanian and UK energy policy.

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December 2018 Newsletter

10/12/2018

As we start to wind down and prepare for the festive period, the end of the year is a time to take stock and look ahead to the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. This newsletter includes thoughts on the IFRS16 accounting standards, the UK property market, industrial evolution and a first person perspective of the Cuban presidents recent UK visit.

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A snapshot of the UK property market

10/12/2018

Despite Brexit representing a raft of challenges for the UK, London is seen as a world city and the UK a favourable market to conduct business. Simon Heilpern, Head of Real Estate, provides a brief overview of the UK property market which has a more positive stance than one may expect.

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Building for the future

10/12/2018

Social trends and technological change are impacting the shape of the real estate industry globally. Traditionally a slow industry to adapt to change, Dominique Allnutt, Marketing Director, has identified a snapshot of these trends that are signposting the evolution of land development sites and business requirements. For sites in the UK, they need to move up a gear and build for the future.

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Changes to lease accounting: A catalyst for change in corporate real estate strategy

10/12/2018

The IFRS 16 accounting standards come into effect on 1st January 2019 and will be a catalyst for change in corporate real estate strategy. All corporate companies who use rentals or leasing to access assets will be affected. Are you ready? We review the likely impact on P&L, key ratios and balance sheets.

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Digitalising security

03/12/2018

Part of Salamanca Group’s Strategic Insight Events are delivered in association with the European Leadership Network (ELN). This topic focused on “Digitisation of security”. How will the UK and the rest of the world adapt to the need for greater technological presence when verifying identity.

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Salamanca Group announces new vision for the former Royal Ordnance Factory, Bridgwater

30/11/2018

Announced at the Sedgemoor Business Conference, Salamanca Group will deliver an immersive, intelligent and sustainable innovation campus focused on clean growth.

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A first-hand account of the recent Cuban President’s visit to the UK

27/11/2018

Our Group Director, Lord David Triesman was fortunate enough to spend almost a full day with the new Cuban President on his visit to the UK in November. What was originally scheduled as a stop-over developed into a significant visit for Diaz-Canel as the first ever Cuban President to visit the UK.

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Lord David Triesman to speak at the Somerset Chamber of Commerce AGM

25/10/2018

Lord David Triesman, the British politician, will be the guest speaker at this year’s Somerset Chamber of Commerce AGM, it has been announced. As Executive Director of Salamanca Group, which is developing a major new enterprise zone in Somerset, he is keen to engage with businesses across the region.

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China in Europe

27/06/2018

Part of Salamanca Group’s Strategic Insight Events are delivered in association with the European Leadership Network (ELN). This topic focused on “China in Europe”. How will China will react to Brexit is just one of the various aspects to China’s investment within Europe.

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May 2018 Group Newsletter

15/05/2018

As volatility continues in the UK, and despite recent economic data causing the Bank of England to keep interest rates held, I remain optimistic for both the near and long-term future of the UK’s economic state.  This newsletter includes thoughts on the UK investment climate, doing business in China, elections in Cuba and a Q&A with our newest senior advisor.

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Introducing: Anastasia Bloom

11/05/2018

Salamanca Group welcomes its newest advisor who brings 20 years’ experience across investment banking, wealth management and investments. Born and raised in Russia, she completed a masters at the London School of Economics before working both here and in many other international destinations. We sat down with her to discuss her wealth of experience, what she brings to Salamanca Group team and her outlook on the UK’s international relationships.

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Doing business with China – the importance of knowing the decision maker

11/05/2018

China is vast, rich, motivated and a nation of entrepreneurs. China is an intoxication proposition. Now the world’s second largest economy, China’s GDP growth in 2017 was 6.9% and with Q1 2018 GDP growth at 6.8%, China continues to expand at a rate enviable to the western world’s advanced economies.

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A new dawn in Cuba, and what to expect

11/05/2018

There are changes happening in Cuba. How significant we must wait and see, but with a non-Castro President appointed in April for the first time since their revolution in 1959 the tides are sure to be changing. The country needs, and wants, to welcome in foreign investment.

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Despite Turbulence: a positive outlook on the UK Investment Climate

11/05/2018

One cannot deny that the UK is facing a period of turbulence, however, it would also be misguided to believe that this great nation is going to sit back rather than pursue arising opportunities.  Despite current concerns facing the British economy it remains, as our CEO believes, one of the most attractive countries to do business.  And, whilst London remains one of the epicentres of the financial world, the rest of the UK isn’t passively letting it take all the glory.

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The UK Labour Party’s Foreign and Security Policy

29/04/2018

Part of Salamanca Group’s Strategic Insight Events are delivered in association with the European Leadership Network (ELN). This topic focused on “The UK Labour Party’s Foreign and Security Policy’

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The Russian elections and the future of Russian foreign policy

29/03/2018

Part of Salamanca Group’s Strategic Insight Events are delivered in association with the European Leadership Network (ELN). This topic focused on “The Russian elections and the future of Russian foreign policy.”

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European perspectives on the Franco-German motor and the future of European defence

01/03/2018

Part of Salamanca Group’s Strategic Insight Events are delivered in association with the European Leadership Network (ELN). This topic focused on “European perspectives on the Franco-German motor and the future of European defence.”

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Challenges to Euro-Atlantic Security in 2018

31/01/2018

Part of Salamanca Group’s Strategic Insight Events are delivered in association with the European Leadership Network (ELN). This topic focused on “Challenges to Euro-Atlantic Security in 2018.”

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Salamanca Group announces new Head of Real Estate

22/01/2018

Simon Heilpern is appointed to provide strategic investment and development advice on real estate transactions, asset management and technical services. The partnership fuses his expertise with the Group’s background in direct investment, co-investment, equity raising and corporate transactions across use classes.

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Fake News, Disinformation Campaigns and the Implications for Euro-Atlantic Security

29/11/2017

Part of Salamanca Group’s Strategic Insight Events are delivered in association with the European Leadership Network (ELN). This topic focused on Fake News, Disinformation Campaigns and the Implications for Euro-Atlantic Security.”

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Salamanca Group completes the acquisition of the former Royal Ordnance Factory, Bridgwater site from BAE Systems

17/11/2017

With low-carbon, on-site energy production at its core, the 635-acre brownfield site will be developed into SW England’s leading commercial and business centre

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Salamanca Group presents award at Spear’s Wealth Management Awards

10/11/2017

Martin Bellamy, CEO of Salamanca Group, presents the Entrepreneur of the Year award at the Spear’s Wealth Management Awards on 7th November 2017.

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Prime City office investment sold for £19.35m to private clients of Salamanca Group

19/10/2017

Salamanca Group advised on the acquisition of 35 King Street in the City of London for South African private clients for £19.35m, which completed today.

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The Future of the Iran Deal

12/10/2017

On Wednesday 27th September, the European Leadership Network (ELN) and Salamanca Group co-hosted the latest breakfast briefing part of the Strategic Insight series on “The Future of the Iran Deal”.

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Insight: The changing landscape of football club ownership

25/09/2017

Lord David Triesman, Group Director at Salamanca Group and former FA Chairman explores the enthusiasm behind many overseas entrepreneurs who seek football club ownership. However, many don’t truly understand the multi-layered business, technicalities and history in-side out to make these would-be purchasers successful.

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Salamanca Group announces the transferal of ownership of its luxury marine asset in Barcelona

18/09/2017

After seven years Salamanca Group has transferred ownership of Marina Port Vell. The Group reached its vision of transforming the marina into a preeminent superyacht destination in the Mediterranean – it achieved an 85% increase in yachts over 80metres in 2016. 

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Salamanca Group closes Series A funding for Proplend, a leading secured peer-to-peer online lending platform

20/07/2017

LONDON, 19th July, Salamanca Group, the London based Merchant Bank, has recently completed a series A funding round for Proplend, the online marketplace for secured commercial mortgages.

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Russia-West relations in the Trump era

29/06/2017

On Wednesday 28th June, the European Leadership Network (ELN) and Salamanca Group co-hosted the latest breakfast briefing part of the Strategic Insight series on “Russia-West relations in the Trump era”.

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The French Elections and what they mean for Europe

24/05/2017

On Wednesday 24th May, the European Leadership Network (ELN) and Salamanca Group co-hosted the latest breakfast briefing part of the Strategic Insight series on “The French Elections and what they mean for Europe”.

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Salamanca Group’s OneOcean Port Vell successfully débuts the MYBA Charter Show in Barcelona

22/05/2017

OneOcean Port Vell, the Mediterranean’s leading superyacht marina, delighted guests during its début as host of the MYBA Charter Show last month. This event drew over 1600 attendees and 56 yachts that participated, adding up to a total 2437.9 linear metres and 29,000 gross tonnes of yachts berthed at the marina – it was an unmissable event to start the Mediterranean charter season.

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Positive, yet slow economic change in Cuba – First hand views from an 18 day trip

15/05/2017

Any amount of reading is never a substitute for visiting a country in which you intend to do business. So this is a report on an 18 day visit to Cuba, to both Havana and the countryside. It was also a family visit, full of observations from family members for whom Cuba is a new experience.

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Assessing the Cyber Threat

02/05/2017

On Wednesday 26th April, the European Leadership Network (ELN) and Salamanca Group co-hosted the latest breakfast briefing part of the Strategic Insight series on “Assessing the Cyber Threat”.  Professor Sir David Omand GCB, formerly the UK’s first Security and Intelligence Coordinator and Director of GCHQ addressed the meeting followed by Mark Hughes, President of BT Security.

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Salamanca Group hosts Children’s Dragon’s Den

04/04/2017

A dozen 10 and 11 year olds look to raise money for their business venture, Menter Llechan Lân, and use opportunity to prepare for the Entrepreneurs of the Year Award and World Heritage Status bid.

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Brexit – Triggering Article 50

01/04/2017

On Thursday 30th March, the European Leadership Network (ELN) and Salamanca Group co-hosted the latest breakfast briefing part of the Strategic Insight series on “Brexit – Triggering Article 50”.  UKIP’s Douglas Carswell addressed the audience with Sir Malcolm Rifkind acting as Chair.

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Salamanca Group announces Trust & Fiduciary management buyout

30/03/2017

Salamanca Group, the London-based Merchant Banking business, announced today the signing of a binding sale and purchase agreement to complete a management buyout of their Trust & Fiduciary business (“SGTF”). 

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How have recent macro-economics changed Cuba’s trajectory?

16/03/2017

Writing anything about Cuba in the past three months would have been a hard task. The death of Fidel Castro was thought to raise complex questions about continuity.   The election of Donald Trump – candidly an alarming event – meant that a tide of speculation erupted about every word he uttered.

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European Defence in the Era of Brexit and Trump

03/03/2017

On Wednesday 22nd February, the European Leadership Network (ELN) and Salamanca Group co-hosted the latest breakfast briefing part of the Strategic Insight series on the topic “European Defence in the Era of Brexit and Trump”.

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Salamanca Group’s OneOcean Port Vell announces a 160m superyacht berth sale

13/02/2017

OneOcean Port Vell is delighted to announce the sale of a 160m superyacht berth on the marina’s Spanish Quay, which offers 440m of fixed dock capable of berthing the largest yachts in the world.

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Another significant step forward for Salamanca Group’s OneOcean Port Vell in 2016

22/12/2016

Following a 100 million euro transformation, the Marina has completed a second fully operational year and continues to build its reputation as a preeminent superyacht destination. Highlights include…

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Breaking through on social housing: Achieving a holistic impact

15/12/2016

The UK has a long-term housing problem which every government has promised and subsequently failed to address. About 5m people need a home and many more live in overcrowded and sub-standard housing. Each year we build a few tens of thousands of homes with two inevitable results. Salamanca Group applied itself through a new business, Funding Affordable Homes (FAH), to break the log-jam.

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My Third Blog: UK and Cuba: What are we waiting for?

04/11/2016

After Hurricane Matthew sped through the Caribbean and up the USA’s East Coast, slamming into Haiti, Cuba and several American States, it is useful to contrast the effects in the different places. Of course, first there must be sympathy and help to those affected. And beyond that there are some hard lessons to learn.

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The US Election and the Implications for Europe

01/11/2016

On Tuesday 1st November, the European Leadership Network (ELN) and Salamanca Group co-hosted the latest breakfast briefing part of the Strategic Insight series on the topic “The US Election and the Implications for Europe”.

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My Second Blog: Cuba vs Matthew. Fighting a natural disaster.

11/10/2016

In the working life of the UK Foreign Minister responsible for our relationship with the Americas and Caribbean there were few fixed dates in the year which came up with the regularity of Christmas Day. However, I could guarantee on about…

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My First Blog: Anglo-Cuban collaboration

20/09/2016

I have had a working relationship with Cuban leaders and their Ambassadors in London for the best part of 40 years. It became closer and always both frank and cordial when I had responsibility for Anglo-Cuban relations as a Foreign Office minister in the mid-2000s…

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Strategic Insight Events – in association with the European Leadership Network (ELN)

08/06/2016

On 30th March, the ELN and Salamanca Group co-hosted a private breakfast meeting on “China’s Slowdown and the Implications for Europe” attended by senior diplomats, politicians and members of both the Western and Chinese business communities to debate the challenges and opportunities of China’s growing role on the world stage.

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Viewpoint – Why did President Obama enter the fray on Brexit?

08/06/2016

It is increasingly difficult in a cynical age to be surprised by anything said in the heat of a political campaign. Yet the fury directed at President Obama for saying he wanted, even that he needed, the UK to remain in the EU was a jolt for three reasons.

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Will Sterling volatility remain post the UK’s EU Referendum result?

08/06/2016

Since the announcement that the EU Referendum will take place on 23 June, it’s become increasingly apparent that investors are genuinely concerned about the future value of the Pound against other paired currencies.

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Migration: How to read its consequences

08/06/2016

Few issues in modern politics are capable of raising as much passion as immigration. Of course, it is no new phenomenon.

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Is Migration an Existential Threat to the European Union?

06/05/2016

On Wednesday 4th May, the European Leadership Network (ELN) and Salamanca Group co-hosted a meeting on the topic “Is Migration an Existential Threat to the European Union?”, as part of the Strategic Insight Breakfast series. The event brought together senior diplomats, civil servants and members of the business community to discuss the implications of the refugee crisis which in 2015 alone brought more than a million people to Europe.

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Salamanca Group’s OneOcean Port Vell named winner in Architizer A + Awards 2016

14/04/2016

Barcelona-based Superyacht marina designed by SCOB Architecture & Landscape awarded Best Marina & Port.

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China’s Slowdown and the Implications for Europe

03/04/2016

On Wednesday 30th March, the European Leadership Network (ELN) and Salamanca Group co-hosted a meeting on “China’s Slowdown and the Implications for Europe”, part of the Strategic Insight Breakfast series. The discussion brought together senior diplomats, politicians and members of both the Western and Chinese business communities to debate the challenges and opportunities of China’s growing role on the world stage.

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The Challenges of 2016

03/03/2016

It is sometimes said, unkindly, of economists that they are very good at predicting the past. Let me take the risk of thinking about the next year.

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In Focus: Corporate Advisory – Funding Affordable Homes

03/03/2016

Big Society Capital, the leading social investment firm, has invested £15 million into Funding Affordable Homes

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The Future of Russia-West Relations

24/02/2016

On Wednesday 24th February, the European Leadership Network (ELN) and Salamanca Group co-hosted a private breakfast meeting on “The Future of Russia-West Relations”, attended by senior diplomats, politicians, members of the business community and leading journalists.

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Funding Affordable Homes, founded by Salamanca Group, announces £15million investment by Big Society Capital

29/01/2016

Funding Affordable Homes (FAH), the affordable housing company that enables private investment into a socially responsible, investment grade sector announces £15 million investment by the social investment firm, Big Society Capital.

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Salamanca Group leads on housing crisis

15/12/2015

The worst kept secret in the UK is our chronic shortage of lower rent housing especially in London. Every political party has now said it will grasp the nettle but as ever the real question is: how? Not only do lower-income families need decent homes and security of tenure, but they also provide the workforce we all rely on in health, schools, policing and most public services. A modern society depends on a population mix able to sustain the whole body of people.

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London Residential Property Market Review

15/12/2015

Shortly we will reach that time of year when the experts in the London property market produce an array of statistics on how the Capital has performed, and what they predict for the year ahead. Just how much faith can we put in these predictions though? Let’s look at what the experts thought this time last year, and it would be only fair to focus on Estate Agents who are at the coal face of the market, who not only record transactions but have their fingers on the pulse of sentiment and confidence.

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OneOcean Port Vell wins the Global Project award at the FX International Interior Design Awards 2015

08/12/2015

OneOcean Port Vell in Barcelona has won in the category of ‘Global Project’ in the 17th edition of the FX Interior Design Awards, which are the prestigious awards granted by the British group that publishes journals Design Curial, FX and Blueprint Magazine. 

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Monocle Entrepreneur Series: Martin Bellamy on OneOcean Port Vell

07/12/2015

In October 2015, Martin Bellamy, Chairman of Salamanca Group and OneOcean, sat alongside three other entrepreneurs to discuss the general themes of being an entrepreneur and starting a business or running a successful and innovative company in Monocle’s Entrepreneurs Panel hosted by Tyler Brûlé.

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