UBS Asset Management Americas also said it will partner with NextShares Solutions to support the development and launch of UBS-sponsored NextShares funds in 2017.
BlackRock’s Latam MD tapped to head firm’s Australian operation
July 25, 2016 by
Dominik Rohe had been working with BlackRock in New York, where he served as a managing director and head of institutional and wealth for the Latin America and Iberia region.
Equity, fixed-income funds posted strong returns in June
July 25, 2016 by
In the year through June, the industry recorded net sales of BRL 38.1 billion (USD 14 billion), 29.5% more than in the same period last year, led by the Fixed Income and Pension funds.
Stronger Real spurs selloff of international funds in Brazil
July 25, 2016 by
BB DTVM's major partners are BlackRock, Nordea, JP Morgan and Schroders, who represent more than 70% of total AUM of its international products, said Ricardo Forni, product manager.
Colombian AFPs made play for emerging markets in April
July 25, 2016 by
Exposure to emerging-markets climbed to 15%, up from just over 10% in December 2015, benefiting iShares and Fidelity. Henderson also scored a major allocation in the Euro segment.
BBVA Bancomer ‘Estrategias’ fund family exceeds growth expectations
July 22, 2016 by
The new fund family - which includes funds allocating to global managers - responds to client requests for protection from external shocks, reducing volatility and preserving capital, says BBVA investment strategist Victor Piña Piñero.
Aegon unit to use Itajubá for Brazilian institutional distribution
July 21, 2016 by
The exclusive distribution agreement is aimed at boosting Mongeral Aegon's institutional-client base and its AUMs in the institutional segment, said Helder Molina, president of the firm in Brazil.
Jorge Diaz departs BlackRock to join Compass Group
July 14, 2016 by
Compass is the leader in third-party distribution to institutional clients in the region, with more than USD 12.7 billion raised for the seven international firms: Vanguard, PIMCO, Investec, Eastspring, Nomura, UBS and Wisdom Tree.
BTG Pactual names Pedrosa executive director of international funds area
July 14, 2016 by
Prior to joining BTG Pactual in June 2016, he was the Madrid-based Spanish country head of Tikehau Investment Management, a leading independent boutique with a strong focus on private debt.
AZ Quest close to launching international feeder funds in Brazil
July 14, 2016 by
Walter Maciel, CEO of AZ Quest, told Fund Pro Latin America that the company opted to wait for a stabilization in the currency market before starting to offer international products to Brazilian investors.
