Brazil’s mutual fund industry struggled to post positive flows in the first half of 2022, raising only BRL 8 billion, a far cry from the BRL 272.5 billion raised in 2021.
While easing positions short term, Brazilian pensions maintain focus on global markets
July 19, 2022 by
Early global positions of Brazilian pension manager Postalis were taken with Templeton and BTG Pactual, said investment director Pedro Pedrosa.
BBVA leverages ESG expertise in ETF redesign; plans megatrend-fund launch
July 2, 2022 by
BBVA AM is looking to launch a megatrend fund focused on environmental, demographic and technology themes, says CEO Jaime Lazaro.
Consar chief: Afores have plenty of space to invest internationally without modifying law
July 2, 2022 by
In a discussion covering Afores’ international investments, Ivan Pliego revealed AUMs captured by active cross-border funds vs. global ETFs.
Azimut targets acquisitions in Chilean wealth space
July 2, 2022 by
Among individuals in Chile, "there is a preference for having money offshore and also for the platform to be offshore," Azimut's Diego Varela said,
CCR suspends some Allianz funds in Chile on heels of SEC charges
July 2, 2022 by
Market actors said they did not see fraud charges in the US impacting the firm's success in Chile.
Chilean AFPs and alternatives funds incorporate ESG into investment policies
June 30, 2022 by
ESG investment among 18 Chilean fund managers amounted to USD 6 billion through 44 funds, said Acafi board member María José Montero.
JP Morgan Asset Management will list its first China ETF in Mexico
June 27, 2022 by
Carlos Brito noted JPM's strong commitment to Mexico since the office opened in 2018, with a slew of new offerings and some key hirings.
Brazilian mutual funds face outflows of BRL 64 billlion in May
June 24, 2022 by
Amid rising interest rates, fixed-income funds keep luring investors and have received BRL 98 billion in net funding so far this year.
BNP Paribas Asset Management seeks to increase its presence in Mexico
June 24, 2022 by
"Mexico is a key market for BNPP AM,” said Paola Zamora, based in Mexico City and recently appointed Customer Relationship Manager for BNP Paribas Asset Management (BNPP AM).
