The Investec GSF Mexican Equity fund was launched as Luxembourg-domiciled fund in February 2014 using the expertise of Latin American investment specialist Compass Group and its CIO Luis Yance, Citywire reported.
Ribeiro announces departure from Santander AM in Brazil
October 13, 2016 by
Conrado Engel, chairman of Santander's asset-management business in Brazil, will reportedly take the place of Luciane Ribeiro, until a new CEO is named.
Citi ups investment in Mexico, while selling off Argentine and Brazilian consumer units
October 13, 2016 by
Jane Fraser, Citi Latin America CEO, emphasized that the firm would continue to have a presence in Argentina and Brazil outside of the consumer segment.
Thiel to step aside at Merrill Lynch Wealth Management
October 13, 2016 by
Andy Sieg, current head of Merrill's Global Wealth and Retirement Solutions division, will succeed John Thiel as head of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management, effective January 1, 2017. Thiel will still serve as vice chairman of ML Global Wealth and Investment Management.
BlackRock alternatives more accessible to qualified investors via deal with Artivest platform
October 13, 2016 by
“RIAs are placing a greater emphasis on illiquid alternatives to insulate their clients from market volatility while seeking to deliver competitive market returns,” said Hollie Fagan, head of BlackRock’s RIA business.
Natixis survey: A quarter of US advisors plan on selling their books, merging with a larger firm or leaving the industry
October 13, 2016 by
“The challenges facing financial advisors are tougher than ever, as they are asked to do more with less in an environment that seems to put low fees ahead of all other considerations,” said John Hailer of Natixis Global.
CCR Monthly Approval Report – September 2016
October 7, 2016 by
M&G led with eight mutual funds registered in the month, all of them domiciled in the UK, followed by Lazard and Veritas, each with one fund approved.
Janus and Henderson tout service, product strengths in merger of equals
October 7, 2016 by
Andrew Formica, chief executive of Henderson, said, “Henderson and Janus are well-aligned in terms of strategy, business mix and most importantly a culture of serving our clients by focusing on independent, active asset management." The merger is currently expected to close in the second quarter of 2017.
Wells Fargo/Gallup Survey: Investors cheer low rates at their own peril
October 7, 2016 by
While clients love the benefits of low interest rates when it comes to mortgages and loans, too many fail to grasp the impact of low yields on retirement savings, said George Rusnak, co-head of global fixed-income strategy for Wells Fargo Investment Institute.
Colombia’s AFP Protección names new CIO
October 7, 2016 by
Felipe Andrés Herrera Rojas has taken over the CIO role at Protección, Colombia's largest private pension manager, which is part of Sura Group.
