Old Mutual Global Investors' US offshore and Latin American offshore sales team has gone independent, and will continue to offer OMGI funds - and perhaps other brands - via its newly established, Miami-based, third-party distribution firm.
Natixis: Risk-taking paid off in 2017, with active portfolios outperforming passive
Passive allocations spiked to 22.8% early in the year, but fell to 20.7% by year-end, a sign that the steady rise of passive investments since 2013 may be beginning to taper, said Natixis's Marina Gross.
Rate cuts in Brazil led to additional inflows to riskier asset classes in February
Retail investors are flocking to balanced and mixed funds, as well as equities, as inflation slows and interest rates come down.
State Street embraces new investment paradigm, launches investable indices
"We’re packaging an active strategy in rules-driven index, where security weights can change dynamically as relevant factors and big data indicators evolve," said Will Kinlaw of State Street Global Exchange.
Sura Asset Management appoints Vidal to head fixed-income unit for regional fund business
Armando Vidal, until recently head of the fixed-income unit of Sura-owned Peruvian pension manager AFP Integra, has become the head of fixed-income for Sura’s fund businesses in Mexico, Chile, Peru, Colombia and Uruguay.
CCR Monthly Approval Report – March 2018
Evli led with nine funds registered in the month, while Goldman Sachs (2), Invesco (2), Schroder (1), Deutsche (1), BNY Mellon (1), Pictet (1), and Lyxor (1) won approval for their mutual fund products.
Becon adds to sales team with new hire
Cristobal Garcia Colombo is the latest addition for the independent fund distributor. He will work from the firm's main office in Buenos Aires.
Local Argentine manager SBS contracts Franklin Templeton to subadvise its fixed-income funds
After nearly a quarter century with a presence in Buenos Aires, Franklin has finally decided to dip its toe into the local fund market.
Natixis: Institutions added alternative investments to counter surge in volatility
“The sudden return of market volatility is a healthy reminder that it’s important to take a consistent approach to portfolio diversification,” said David Giunta, CEO for the US and Canada at Natixis.
Franklin Templeton is latest firm to open Santiago office
The firm announced the appointment of ex-Legg Mason executive Gonzalo Ramírez Correa as vice president of sales.












