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
March 21, 2018 by
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
March 20, 2018 by
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
March 20, 2018 by
“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
March 20, 2018 by
The firm announced the appointment of ex-Legg Mason executive Gonzalo Ramírez Correa as vice president of sales.
CCR Monthly Approval Report – February 2018
March 20, 2018 by
Deutsche, Nordea, and Acadian each had two of their mutual funds registered, while Investec, Nomura and Lyxor followed, each with one product approved.
MFS appoints Chile and Peru sales head
March 19, 2018 by
Perez Iturraspe will oversee all sales and client-service operations in the two countries effective immediately. He has relocated from Buenos Aires to Santiago and will report to L. José Corena, managing director for the Americas.
Old Mutual to offload Latin American operations, including Colombian AFP
March 19, 2018 by
The Skandia name is set to be revived in Latin America by the prospective buyer, the Chinese-owned CMIG International.
Performance Report – Mexican Mutual Fund Investments in Cross-Border Funds and ETFs – February 2018
March 6, 2018 by
Excel workbook detailing, over various time periods, returns of each international fund/ETF receiving investments from Mexican Mutual Funds. Data as of February 28, 2018.
Companies mentioned in this report: BBVA; Van Eck; Santander; Aberdeen; Schroders; Guggenheim; MFS; Global X; Franklin Templeton; First Trust; Goldman Sachs; iShares; BlackRock; JP Morgan; Pioneer; WisdomTree; State Street; PowerShares; Vanguard; Man; Old Mutual; Robeco; Principal; Henderson; PIMCO; Julius Baer; Union Bancaire Privée; Fidelity; Deutsche; ProShares; Exane; Lyxor; Direxion Shares.
Mirabaud AM exec shakeup brings new coverage of Latin America
February 27, 2018 by
Elena Villalba will be responsible for business development in Spain, Portugal and Latin America. Meanwhile, Raimundo Martín, managing director for Iberia and Latin America since October 2012, is leaving the company.
