The successful implementation makes the mandates the first-ever targeting the Asian continent, which CitiBanamex said underscores its leadership in the implementation of innovative strategies within the retirement savings system in Mexico.
Afore CitiBanamex funds USD 550 million in Asia Pacific mandates with three global firms
February 28, 2017 by
Brazilian government is pushing for a fixed-income ETF; seeks sponsor
February 20, 2017 by
Brazil is preparing the launch of the first local fixed-income exchange-traded fund (ETF). The government will select one manager to run the product, which should be launched by the end of the second quarter.
Brazilian fund industry starts year with best January since 2013
February 16, 2017 by
The leading asset class was fixed income, with net inflows of BRL 35.4 billion (USD 11 billion) in the month, followed by balanced/mixed funds, with net inflows of BRL 6.7 billion.
Cullen is first global firm to sign on with Becon Investment
February 15, 2017 by
On March 15, Jeff Cullen, managing director of Cullen, is slated to speak at a Becon-sponsored event for local advisors in Montevideo, Uruguay.
Natixis Global Asset Management names new CEO
February 13, 2017 by
Jean Raby has been named CEO of Natixis Global Asset Management, and will be in charge of the asset management, private-banking and private-equity business lines.
Holdings Report – Chilean AGF Investment in Cross-Border Mutual Funds and ETFs – January 2017
February 9, 2017 by
Excel workbook detailing Chilean mutual fund allocations to global fund managers. Includes names of all funds as well as amounts invested in each. Also included is a breakdown of offshore allocations by asset class and regional investment focus. Data as of January 31, 2017.
Companies mentioned in this report: March; Abante; Aberdeen; AdvisorShares; AllianceBernstein; Allianz; Amundi; AQR; Ashmore; Aviva Investors; Axa; AZ Multi Asset; Baring; Baron; BlackRock; BlueBay; BNP Paribas; BNY Mellon AM; BTG Pactual; Candriam; Comgest; Credit Suisse; Deutsche; Direxion Shares; Edmond de Rothschild; Eurizon; EuroAmerica; F&C; Fidelity; First State Investments; First Trust; Fisher Investments; Franklin Templeton; GAM; Global X; Goldman Sachs; Guggenheim; Henderson; HSBC; Invesco; Investec; iShares; Janus; JP Morgan; Julius Baer; Jupiter; La Française AM; Legg Mason; Lombard Odier; M&G; Mandarine; Mandarine; Gestion; Manulife Matthews MFS Mirabaud Mirae Morgan Stanley Muzinich Natixis Neuberger Berman NN IP Nomura Nordea Old Mutual Pichardo AM Pictet PIMCO PineBridge Pioneer PowerShares Principal RAM Active Inv. Robeco Santander Schroders Schwab State Street T. Rowe Price Threadneedle TIAA-CREF Tokio Marine; Traditional Funds; UBS; United States Commodity Funds; Van Eck; Vanguard; Vontobel; Wellington Management; Wells Fargo; WisdomTree.
CCR Monthly Approval Report – January 2017
February 7, 2017 by
A total of 16 products were added in January to the list of approved instruments to receive investments from Chilean Pension Managers (AFPs). UBAM, Allianz, BNP Paribas, Vanguard, Man, and Edmond de Rothschild were among the managers registering products.
Merger consolidates two broker-dealer networks with deep ties to Latin America
February 7, 2017 by
Pending regulatory approval, Northeast Securities' international business operation will merge with Global Investor Services, creating a network with more than USD 8 billion in customer assets.
Andbank considers expansion into Argentina
February 7, 2017 by
Private-banking services for Argentines have largely been relegated to Uruguay since the early 2000s, when Argentina defaulted on its debt and the banking system collapsed.
UBS report reveals soaring investor optimism overall in early 2017
February 7, 2017 by
"Investors are more willing to move cash off the sidelines and increase investments, while business owners are set to increase capital spending and hiring," said Paula Polito, client strategy officer of UBS Wealth Management Americas.
