Asset manager makes acquisition to gain access to new markets in Northern Europe. : Asset management and private banking firm Edmond de Rothschild is buying a majority stake in Cording Real Estate Group, for an undisclosed sum, to help the company’s entry into new markets. Edmond de Rothschild said Wednesday its affiliate OROX Europe, will acquire a majority stake in Cording, an asset management firm with €2.3bn management mandates and 80 employees. Cording’s activities include investment management, asset management and property management.