Allianz, Berenberg Aktien, DoubleLine, iShares, Kotak and Zurich were the fund sponsors gaining approval for new products in the month of October.
Becon lands distribution deal with EFG’s New Capital fund range
New Capital is the mutual fund arm of EFG Asset Management, a global investment manager with both a Dublin and Luxembourg range of funds.
Bank of America adds 40 model portfolios to Merrill Lynch Investment advisory program
New investment-manager model portfolios offer clients more choice and flexibility, with guidance from the company’s chief investment office.
Sinking interest rates boost allocations to riskier Brazilian fund classes
The Balanced-Mixed class drew USD 2.4 billion of new flows in the month, raising BRL 14 billion between January and September, the largest amount among fund classes.
CCR Monthly Approval Report – September 2019
Amundi, Axa, Court Square, DWS, Eurizon, First Trust, Hayfin, Lazard, Man, UBS were the fund sponsors gaining approval for new products in September.
Brazilian fund-industry flows grind to halt in August
Redemptions from low-yielding fixed-income classes cut into positive flows on the equity side in August. Inflows for the month barely topped USD 1 billion.
Vanguard launches first local product in Mexico
The Vanguard FTSE BIVA Mexico Equity ETF (VMEX) tracks the country’s BIVA index, which accounts for 97% of the Mexican equity market.
Schroders: Investor ambitions fail to reflect their actions within sustainable investments
“There remains a gulf between people’s sustainable investment aspirations and the reality of how they prioritize these factors," says Schroders' Jessica Ground.
Pension association OKs 42 cross-border funds for purchase by Afores
The option offers an attractive alternative to mandates, allowing smaller Afores to participate in active management.
Morgan Stanley: Retail enthusiasm for sustainable investing at an all-time high
Some 85% of US individuals now express interest in sustainable investing strategies. Individual investors now seek product choices matching their interests and impact-measurement capabilities.