Ashmore, Eastspring, AXA, BNY Mellon, and Stone Harbor Investment were among the fund sponsors gaining approval for new products.
State Street: Reduced liquidity having higher impact on investment strategy
December 1, 2016 by
“Increased regulation and the pressure to manage costs have significantly changed market liquidity conditions,” says Lou Maiuri of State Street.
Global sponsors reinvent their international product offering in Brazil
December 1, 2016 by
“We believe that liquid alternative funds, with controlled volatility, are the path for the international fund market from now on,” says Templeton's Marcus Vinicius.
UBS says HNW investors more confident in markets post-Trump victory
December 1, 2016 by
"With the election behind us, many investors are looking ahead with a growing sense of optimism about the economy and the markets," says UBS's Paula Polito.
Brazilian equity funds reaping benefits of Ibovespa climb
December 1, 2016 by
Fueled by October’s substantial 11.2% upturn in the Ibovespa, Brazilian equity funds were atop the industry’s return rankings, also recording the industry’s highest year‐to‐date returns.
Santander buys back asset management unit, eyes Allfunds sale
November 21, 2016 by
The Spanish bank is clawing back the 50% stake in Santander Asset Management it sold to Warburg Pincus and General Atlantic for EUR 2 billion in 2013. It manages EUR 170 billion in client assets.
BTG Pactual chairman Arida quits; Kalim named to replace him
November 21, 2016 by
Persio Arida, who became BTG's chairman only in December last year, will be replaced by Roberto Kalim, currently BTG Pactual’s co-chief executive officer, according to a securities filing.
SSGA: Current environment favors sectors over style for investment advisors
November 21, 2016 by
“The 'lower for longer' return environment has many investment professionals taking a more precise approach to asset allocation, which favors sectors and industries over style-based investing,” said Nick Good, co-head of the Global SPDR business at State Street Global Advisors
MFS sentiment study: investors confident in active management
November 18, 2016 by
MFS's Carol Geremia notes that a current strong bias toward active management should continue, especially with many investors worried about increased market volatility in coming years.
Lombard International appoints ex-UBS wealth boss as head of Latin America
November 17, 2016 by
Andreas Meier joins Lombard International from UBS Deutschland AG, where he was head of wealth management for Latin America. In this newly created role, he will be based in Luxembourg and will report to Axel Hörger, CEO Europe.
