Liquid alternative investments like hedge funds are now the fastest growing part of the asset management industry. Alternative UCITS assets have grown over 40% annually since 2008, whilst the hedge fund industry has grown 13% and the wider European UCITS industry only 2%. Alternative mutual funds have grown by 38% annually during this period, compared to 9% for US mutual fund industry.
Deutsche study shows investor demand fueling dramatic growth of ‘liquid alternative’ investments
September 11, 2014 by
Peter Charrington named global head of Citi Private Bank
September 11, 2014 by
The executive began his career at Citi Private Bank in 1994. He was a private banker in the United Kingdom and also held roles in structured lending and real estate.
Market Vectors to offer 10 ETFs in Colombia
September 11, 2014 by
ETF issuers, including iShares and Horizons, have turned to Colombia as a new avenue for asset gathering, particularly from institutional investors.
Sprenger named CEO of Sura AM and is given seat on Latin American executive committee
September 11, 2014 by
In his new role, Pablo Sprenger (photo) is responsible for growth of the pensions and annuities businesses, as well as life insurance and institutional funds in Mexico for Sura Asset Management Mexico.
CCR Monthly Approval Report – August 2014
September 3, 2014 by
A total of 22 mutual funds were added in August to the list of approved instruments to receive investments from Chilean Pension Managers (AFPs).
Falcom, newest distributor to AFPs with Oddo offering, seeks other niche vehicles
September 2, 2014 by
Roberto Salas (photo) told Fund Pro Latin America that distributing global brands to local AFPs is an additional way of generating value, and complements the development of in-house asset management capabilities.
Aberdeen names business-development head to attack Latam wealth segment
September 2, 2014 by
Aberdeen has tapped Luxembourg-based Menno de Vreeze to oversee its New-York and South-Florida-based offshore wholesaling teams.
Mercer, seeking to boost regional growth, appoints Latam leader
September 2, 2014 by
Eduardo Ragasol, who will be based in Brazil, was previously the president and general manager in Brazil for Nielsen, the global information and measurement company.
Deutsche names Andrés de Goyeneche chief country officer of Chilean bank
September 2, 2014 by
The executive will continue to be based in Santiago and report to Bernardo Parnes, CEO of Deutsche Bank Latin America, and Alberto Ardura, head of capital markets and treasury solutions, Latin America.
Market experts predict shift to alternative funds as traditional yields shrink
August 26, 2014 by
Pressure on AFPs to deliver decent-sized pensions will lead to greater investment in this category, especially considering the narrow yields of regional fixed-income and the volatility of global equity markets.
