Free Duration Investment Grade funds led the way, with net inflows of USD 4 billion in the month, the best result for this type since data began being tracked in October 2015.
AFPs are third in line for independent-worker contributions
March 20, 2019 by
The staggered implementation, progressivity and varied purposing of independent workers’ contributions will cut into the planned inflows of AFP pension managers, notes AFP Association president Andrés Santa Cruz.
Santander is negotiating new partnerships to offer offshore fund of funds
March 20, 2019 by
Rudolf Gschliffner, product manager at Santander in Brazil, said the firm plans to launch at least one fund of funds this year, a total-return fund that would provide some diversity to the current offering.
Bradesco offers multi-country diversification to clients in Brazil
March 20, 2019 by
The funds offer the opportunity of investment in regional strategies, such as equity in Japan, United States or Europe, Bradesco's head of sales, Sergio Magalhães, told Fund Pro Latin America.
PGIM Real Estate global outlook: Striking the right portfolio balance late in the cycle
July 29, 2019 by
“The challenge for investors in the current environment is striking the right balance between taking on risk to capitalize on late-cycle growth opportunities and investing in strategies that offer greater downside protection,” said PGIM's Peter Hayes.
AFPs favor Asian equity and emerging-markets debt as markets recover
March 19, 2019 by
AFPs injected USD 760 million into emerging-markets bonds and USD 743 million into Asian equity in February, as total cross-border allocations passed the USD 80 billion mark.
Insurers look carefully at possible entry into pension business
March 18, 2019 by
In an interview with Fund Pro Latin America, Jorge Claude highlighted the qualities of the annuity product for execution of pension payments.
Wells Fargo/Gallup study: Investor optimism fell 18 points from a year ago
July 26, 2019 by
"While we do not see a recession in the near term, in many ways we are still recovering from the last one — which left a deep scar on many investors," says Wells Fargo's Tracie McMillion.
BlackRock’s alternatives group brings solutions-based approach to Latam market
July 25, 2019 by
With USD 184 billion in alternatives AUM, BlackRock aims to bring a local focus to alternatives offerings in Latin America, positioning itself as a provider of solutions for a growing number of clients, says New York-based Roque Calleja.
Credit Suisse’s InvestLab platform merged into Allfunds
July 29, 2019 by
Closing of the transfer of Credit Suisse InvestLab to Allfunds is expected in Q3 2019. Subsequent transfer of the related distribution agreements by Credit Suisse is expected to be completed in Q1 2020.
