Despite the political turmoil, the fund industry shows net inflows of BRL 106 billion year‐to‐date, more than double the amount seen in the same period of 2016, when it reached BRL 46.3 billion.
Bachelet parting gift would force AFPs to pay portion of fund fees
June 28, 2017 by
A few months before presidential and parliamentary elections, a reform initiative proposes that AFPs pay 10% to 15% of management fees, which would directly impact these managers’ profits, Fund Pro Latin America has learned.
Third-party distributor Becon Investment adds Neuberger Berman to lineup
June 27, 2017 by
“We are looking forward to presenting the Neuberger Berman platform to our clients and are proud to represent and expand the firm’s presence in Latin America," said Becon's Fred Bates.
Compass puts ex-BlackRock pro in charge of Lima office
June 27, 2017 by
Compass has promoted Jorge Díaz to head of its Lima office, after joining the firm a year ago to lead relations with institutional clients in the region. Díaz had worked for seven years at BlackRock in charge of selling iShares in Chile and Peru.
Amundi-Pioneer merger set to close on July 3
June 27, 2017 by
Amundi CEO, Yves Perrier, said: “The acquisition of Pioneer is a major step in the implementation of Amundi's strategy. It enables us to consolidate our position as European leader while enhancing the range of products and services offered to our clients."
Azimut nails down first AFP investment with sale of global bond fund
June 27, 2017 by
While Azimut is a very strong player in Italian retail, efforts to place funds with Latin institutions has taken a while. With one AFP already investing, the firm expects tickets from a few others, as well as from family offices and FOFs.
State Street: Global private-equity funds posted 10.4% gains in 2016
June 27, 2017 by
"In private markets, we saw heightened exit activity in recent years as managers took the opportunity to exit their investments. Recently, however, capital calls have slowed, ” said State Street Associate's Will Kinlaw.
New CIO installed at AFP Integra
June 27, 2017 by
Roberto Melzi, who at one time was head of fixed-income at the Sura-owned pension manager, most recently had broader responsibilities for Sura Investment Management across the region.
Banorte-Ixe AM: investor shift to foreign-currency funds not a passing trend
June 27, 2017 by
Demand for foreign-currency vehicles tripled in 1Q 2017, following depreciation of the peso against the dollar, according to Alejandro Aguilar, investment director of Banorte-Ixe Asset Management.
Afore XXI Banorte works to recapture lost market share
June 12, 2017 by
In just five months, under new CEO Juan Manuel Valle Pereña, Afore XXI Banorte has reversed its declining market share with the implementation of a new client-retention and recovery strategy.
