The fund family was jointly designed by Finaccess and Credit Suisse, and offer access to a portfolio of strategies managed by Credit Suisse, Finaccess's Luis Cervantes told Fund Pro Latin America. Both firms distribute the products.
Finaccess and Credit Suisse combine strengths to raise money among affluent in Mexico
BlackRock to acquire asset management business of Citibanamex
“BlackRock’s ambition is to become a full solutions provider in key markets around the world," BlackRock's Armando Senra said. "This transaction is a big step forward in that direction in Mexico."
Citibanamex’s wealth operation sees windfall from repatriations
Many investors considered the amnesty that ended on October 19th as a “last call” to bring money back to Mexico at a reduced tax rate, Citibanamex's Alejandro Martínez Féres said.
Mandate news circulates during and after Afore convention in October
Pensionissste, Banamex, Profuturo and Principal were the subjects of mandate news in October and November, as were global managers BlackRock, Wellington, Franklin Templeton and a pair of others.
Afore Principal to evaluate mandate options in January
As the the pension manager looks to gain approvals to incorporate MetLife Afore into the fold, CEO Mariano Ugarte said the firm will evaluate whether to implement an already-approved external mandate in January 2018.
USD 20 billion returns to Mexican economy from repatriation
Mexicans took advantage of the 8% tax payment on repatriated capital to forego being subject to income tax owed on profits for each year the money was invested outside the country, said Deloitte Mexico's Luis Liñero.
Principal to buy MetLife’s Mexican pension operation
Principal's Roberto Walker said the acquisition strengthens the firm's commitment to Mexico’s pension system. The merged Afore would have close to USD 13 billion in AUMs.
First Trust boosts to 11 its ETF offering in Mexico, targeting Afore pension funds
“The evolution of the Mexico pension system has been remarkable to watch," says First Trust's Codie Sanchez,
Invex hires institutional sales veteran Luis Palacio
Palacio had most recently served as commercial director on the institutional side for BNP Paribas Investment Partners in Mexico.
Transamerica joins forces with local Mexican manager Akaan
Akaan's chairman and founder, Fernando Quiroz, was formerly CEO and vice-chairman of Citigroup's Institutional Clients Group for Mexico and Latin America.