ETFs emerge as one of the main alternatives for investors to diversify their portfolios internationally. "Customers have understood the power of diversification, seeking investment alternatives that are not reflected in the local market, and also diversifying in currency, as ETF BDRs have exposure to the dollar," said Paula Salamonde, director of the Institutional segment and iShares ETF at BlackRock Brasil.
Brazilian cross-border investments increased the pace with USD 289 million net inflows in Q2 2024
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Insights from Brazilian pension funds on international investments
May 28, 2024 by
"We are in a learning curve regarding international investment, and we will continue to be conservative in the next cycle," Said Barbara Boltje, manager of the fund of funds area at Petros.
Brazilian increased demand for international investment encourage asset managers
May 16, 2024 by
Diversifying internationally not only provides access to additional markets but can also help mitigate specific risks of the local market and potentially increase portfolio resilience. It grants significant long-term benefits to institutional investors, said Isabella Nunes, responsible for investor relations at JP Morgan AM.
Victor Arakaki joins JHSF Capital to expand international fund raising
May 8, 2024 by
Arakaki will head JHSF Capital's global fundraising efforts among institutional investors and wealth-management firms, starting with the Latin American markets.
Brazilian mutual funds see inflows of BRL 34.2 billion in February
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Fixed Income products led inflows attracting BRL 42.7 billion in the month, followed by Private Equity Funds, or FIPs, with BRL 4.2 billion.
VanEck strengthens Latam presence with Investment in brazilian ETF innovator Investo
March 25, 2024 by
“Investo's track record of innovation in the ETF space aligns perfectly with VanEck's vision for growth in Latin America. We are excited to contribute our global resources and investment expertise to support Investo's strategic goals for the Brazilian market”, said Jan van Eck, CEO of VanEck,
State Street appointed to provide investment services to AZ Quest
March 21, 2024 by
“We are pleased to announce this relationship with AZ Quest, as we continue to expand our capabilities across the region, furthering our goal of supporting leading institutional clients throughout Latin America,” said Marcia Rothschild, State Street head of Latin America.
Feeder funds had withdrawals of USD 870 million in 2023 but a reversal is expected ahead
February 16, 2024 by
As domestic real interest rates continue to decline, the propensity for institutional investors to take risks is expected to increase, and part of that is likely to migrate to international investments, said Luiz Fernando Pedrinha, Commercial Director for Institutional Clients at Schroders Brazil.
Funcef invested BRL 1.2 billion in international funds in 2023
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The great benefit of this strategy is to make Funcef's portfolio more balanced in order to achieve the best possible profitability without increasing the level of risk taken, said Alenir Romanello, Director of Investments and Participations,
Demand for cross-border oriented funds recovered in the third quarter
November 27, 2023 by
Fixed income strategies attracted greater attention from institutional investors. Regulatory changes in the taxation of funds can boost greater demand from high-net wealth clients in allocating their resources internationally, said Fernando Cavallete, portfolio specialist at Itaú Asset.
