The public is up in arms over the USD 400 million tax benefits received on a write-down of the goodwill stemming from MetLife's purchase of AFP Provida and Principal's purchase of AFP Cuprum in recent years.
Principal Afore to invest up to USD 200 million in first international mandate
October 14, 2016 by
The selected manager must be very active in the geography of interest, "in order to operate with great depth in terms of company selection, which is what interests us," Juan Manuel Verón, chief investment officer of this global operator in Mexico, told Fund Pro Latin America.
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.
