The Brazilian mutual fund industry posted net new inflows of BRL 21.1 billion (USD 6.4 billion) in August 2016, bringing total NNI to USD 72 billion in the first eight months of 2016.
Fidelity angles for piece of the Factor ETF action
While commenting on the launch of six factor ETFs, Anthony Rochte, president of Fidelity's ETF-services division, noted that its USD 250 billion in ETF AUMs represents about 11% of all US-domiciled ETF assets.
Credit Suisse bolsters position in Mexican real-estate segment
Raul Gallegos, who came to Credit Suisse when GE Capital exited the Mexican market, told Fund Pro Latin America that the latest fund is shooting for institutional investment of USD 500 million by the end of 2016.
Scotia Wealth in Mexico allocates USD 650 million to third parties
Open architecture allows newly branded Scotia Wealth Management to offer the best solutions to its affluent Mexican clients, said VP Jaime Montemayor.
Two more ex-Merrill advisors launch independent boutique firm
The principals of the newly launched Coral Gables-based Maximai Investment Partners were said to run client books worth a combined USD 550 million.
Allocation from Colfondos bolsters Pictet European fund
The USD 150 million allocation juiced the AUMs of the Pictet Europe Index-I EUR product in June. Meanwhile, AFP Protección made some significant changes to its portfolio that impacted Morgan Stanley, iShares and Vanguard.
Credicorp takes over Andean distribution for State Street
The tri-national firm had been looking for a passive manager for its distribution business, to complement its roster of traditional and alternatives firms, said Credicorp's Ignacio Montes, regional director of institutional distribution.
BTG Pactual Chile names new group heads
Fernando Massú, ex CEO of Corpbanca, has taken over as BTG's president, in replacement of Juan Andres Camus. New heads of the fund-management and brokerage arms were also named.
Deutsche to sell Argentine unit to the local Banco Comafi
As part of a so-called “footprint rationalization” strategy, Deutsche is closing its Argentine and Mexican operations while trimming by about 50% its staffing in Brazil as it moves trading elsewhere.
Western Asset preps global-equity feeder allocating to sister firm ClearBridge Investments
The feeder fund will hit the ground running with BRL 35 million (USD 11 million) raised from Brazilian pension funds, said Marc Forster, executive director at Western Asset Mgt. in Sao Paulo.









