The fall in the Selic rate, depreciation of the Real and the good performance of the global markets have led to a stampede in international diversification, said Itau's Pedro Barbosa.
After FT takeover, Legg Mason’s key man in Sao Paulo joins local startup
February 26, 2021 by
After 16 years at Legg Mason in Brazil, Roberto Teperman just debuted a new factor-based fund firm with five other partners, called DAO Capital.
Jorge Meyer de Pablo assumes CIO rule at Chile’s Security AGF
February 25, 2021 by
Jorge Meyer has replaced Gustavo Schmincke Aránguiz, who left the firm after just one year in the post.
Creuza Advisors sets sights on growth in 2021 despite AFP uncertainties
February 24, 2021 by
Lima-based Creuza plans to add US Equity, EM Equity, EM Debt, US Real Estate and Global PE funds to its offering, says Nicolás Lasarte, who manages the institutional business.
Brazilian fund industry off to slow start due to equity-product redemptions
February 18, 2021 by
The Equity class saw outflows of BRL 40.5 billion, driven by net redemptions concentrated in a few funds, but not reflecting a general trend in the category.
Andean AFPs hope improving economies will negate need for further withdrawals
February 12, 2021 by
A third withdrawal in Chile or in Peru does not have sufficient support at this time but, once the economic effect of the previous withdrawals is over, the situation could change.
Global firms suffer year-ending rout as Chilean AFPs brace for second round of redemptions
February 10, 2021 by
The AFPs yanked USD 6.7 billion from cross-border funds and ETFs in December, mostly from equity. That brought total fund and ETF allocations to USD 89.1 billion.
Itaú gets shareholder nod for XP spinoff, awaits Fed approval
February 2, 2021 by
Itaú will retain a roughly 5% stake in XP following the spinoff, although the bank has signaled it may sell that remaining stake to monetize part of its investment.
CCR Monthly Approval Report – January 2021
February 2, 2021 by
HSBC, Aviva Investors, Dimensional, Federated Hermes, Morgan Stanles, Pictet, WisdomTree, Aberdeen Standard and, Berkshire Partners were the managers registering products in January 2021.
Colombian AFPs add to North American, emerging-markets and Asian equities in November
February 1, 2021 by
Cross-border funds and ETFs finished the month with USD 25.1 billion in Colombian pension assets under management.
