Colombia native Carlos Felipe Stozitzky has been appointed as director of the new representative office in Bogotá.
Templeton and Brazilian insurer SulAmerica ink partnership, launch global fund
September 10, 2015 by
Franklin, which is headed in Brazil by Marcus Vinicius Goncalves (photo), was the last firm standing following a lengthy selection process that initially involved 40 managers, which was itself followed by a qualitative analysis with six finalists.
Schroders bets on Brazilian pensions, launching European fund with Banco do Brasil
September 10, 2015 by
Schroders put up USD 6 million in seed money to get the Brazilian-domiciled feeder fund off the ground.
Rodeo Asset Management makes bid for Andean private wealth
September 1, 2015 by
Rodeo's CEO, Patricia Pellegrini, said the firm is seeking to raise USD 30 million in the next 12 months via the Rodeo Value Fund, an absolute-return vehicle that invests in large-cap equity in the markets of Chile, Peru, Mexico and Colombia.
Vibrant, agile Mexican fund industry in sight thanks to streamlined regulations
September 1, 2015 by
"There was a lot of very tedious bureaucracy in the past, but now the creation and operation of funds will be much smoother," says Eduardo Flores Herrera (photo) of Mexico's CNBV.
CCR Monthly Approval Report – August 2015
September 1, 2015 by
While Edmond de Rothschild led with four mutual funds registered in the month, Neuberger Berman and Santander also won approval for two products of their own.
Aberdeen continues alternatives push with new UCITs launch
September 1, 2015 by
The fund launch builds upon Aberdeen's efforts to diversify its product lineup, which it has also done via the acquisitions of Arden Asset Management and Flag Capital Management.
Fund launch gives AllianceBernstein access to onshore retail market in Brazil
September 1, 2015 by
Ilana Bobrow, investor relations executive at fund management shop XP Gestão, said the feeder fund will be promoted to the retail segment, "where we know there is a great opportunity. We will also talk with distributors, single- and multi-family offices, and pension funds."
Bulk of manager visits with Chilean fund selectors focused on Asia, EM and high yield in first half of 2015
August 27, 2015 by
Firms assisting cross-border managers with their distribution in Chile noted a high level of interest in these asset classes on the part of Latin America's largest institutional investors. Click to view the names of managers who visited, with their related funds.
BofA Merrill: Weakening outlook for global economy amid China fears
August 22, 2015 by
“Investors are sending a clear message that they are positioned for lower growth in China and emerging markets,” said Michael Hartnett, chief investment strategist at BofA Merrill Lynch Global Research.
