Local experts point to disappointing results in Brazilian equities and attractive opportunities in global mid-cap companies that target the consumer sector.
Most multifamily offices exempt from onerous registration requirements
May 28, 2014 by
It is estimated that multifamily offices manage about USD 3 billion, approximately 10% of the amounts managed by traditional single family offices, belonging to the richest families in Chile.
Amafore proposes alternative pension law reform in Mexico
May 23, 2014 by
Carlos Noriega (pictured) said the pension-manager association is pushing for greater tax incentives for those who save on a voluntary basis.
Susep green lights insurance permit for BTG Pactual
May 23, 2014 by
The unit, to be named BTG Pactual Vida e Previdência, will have capital of BRL 30 million (USD 13.6 million) and be authorized to sell and structure life insurance and retirement products.
Aberdeen names Siddharth Dahiya head of emerging-market corporate debt
May 23, 2014 by
In addition to the new role for Dahiya, the firm is also adding Paul Lukaszewski to strengthen the EMD team headed up by Brett Diment, bringing the London-based credit investment management team up to to six.
Generali enters talks with Brazil’s BTG Pactual for BSI sale
May 20, 2014 by
The Italian group is selling its Swiss private banking unit as part of a plan to focus on its asset management arm, Generali Investments Europe.
Mora Investments unveils Latin American bond fund
May 20, 2014 by
The fund, formally known as the Mora Funds SICAV Latam Bond Fund, is the Andorra-based company's latest addition to its Luxembourg-domiciled fund range.
Pimco may have opening selling Irish-domiciled fixed-income ETFs to Chilean AFPs
May 20, 2014 by
The AFPs have shunned fixed-income ETFs to date because most are domiciled in the US and subject to withholding tax.
Cross-border products finally catch a break, capture USD 600 million in April from Chilean AFPs
May 20, 2014 by
Purchases were channeled for the most part through mutual funds, while ETFs lost positions. Seven products received at least USD 100 million in the period. Funds from Invesco, Templeton, DWS, BNP, and Blue Bay gathered the most.
JP Morgan forecasts AFPs will maintain position in local equity
May 14, 2014 by
Despite the leeway available on limits on investing abroad, domestic equity has stabilized at 15% to 19% of portfolio during the last five to six years, which suggests their being influenced by a mix of strategic and political considerations.
