The USD 485 million deal “will bring new alternatives capabilities in direct private equity and real estate,” said Ron O’Hanley, who heads State Street’s asset management unit.
Mobius steps aside as head of Templeton Emerging Markets Group
March 30, 2016 by
Mark Mobius is to hand over the day-to-day management of Templeton Emerging Markets Group, as the company’s US-based parent, Franklin Templeton, brings under one umbrella its emerging markets divisions.
Report: Wealthy Latin Americans could use a lot more help on the advice side
March 30, 2016 by
Advisors could do much more to help wealthy Latin Americans understand more about cross-border funds and foreign exchange risk, according to a Morgan Stanley study. The report sees an opportunity for entrepreneurial advisors willing to service this market.
Panama finally removed from watch list of the Financial Action Task Force
March 17, 2016 by
The Central American nation was placed on the list in June 2014 after the IMF deemed there were significant flaws in its anti-money laundering policies.
Latam private-equity and VC activity didn’t let up in 2015, trade group says
March 17, 2016 by
Mexico, the second most active market behind Brazil, saw a record USD 2.3 billion invested through 88 transactions in 2015, said Cate Ambrose, president and executive director of the Latin American Private Equity and Venture Capital Association.
Brazilian funds reach new milestone despite suffering redemptions in February
March 17, 2016 by
Despite February’s net redemptions, the fund industry’s AUM increased by 0.95% for the month, reaching BRL 3 trillion, fueled by asset appreciation.
Ex Citi and Itaú private bankers hook up with WE Family Office
March 17, 2016 by
Manual Cabielles and George Moscoso have joined WE's Miami office as relationship managers, expanding the firm's reach among Latin American families.
HMC nabs ex-PineBridge manager Santiago Arias
March 17, 2016 by
Arias, who will be based in Chile, will help HMC with the rollout of regional equity products.
Euroclear and Mexican stock exchange form venture to facilitate industry-wide fund supermarket
March 17, 2016 by
“Allowing Mexican investors easier access to mutual funds will improve liquidity and develop the local market,” said José Oriol Bosch, the CEO of the BMV stock exchange.
Chilean AFPs trimmed their exposure to Asia and emerging markets in January
March 17, 2016 by
While cutting back broadly on positions across Asia, emerging markets and in the US, the AFPs targeted European equities in January. Some large funds from AXA, iShares, and Henderson, suffered, while State Street and Deutsche had some reason to cheer.
