“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.
PGIM Real Estate global outlook: Striking the right portfolio balance late in the cycle
July 29, 2019 by
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.
AMCS Group to handle AXA’s retail distribution in Argentina/Uruguay and the Andes
July 1, 2019 by
"Partnering with AMCS provides an ideal platform to bring our market-leading, innovative solutions to advisors and investors in these countries," said AXA's Rafael Tovar.
Chilean AFPs flee Asian equity funds amid trade tensions
July 1, 2019 by
The AFPs finished May with USD 78.5 billion invested in cross-border funds and ETFs, 69.7% of which was in equities.
CCR Monthly Approval Report – February 2019
March 6, 2019 by
A total of 14 products were added in the month from 10 different asset managers: Investec, Man, Sycomore, Sinergy, Ardian, CVC, Oak, PGIM, and Global Infrastructure Partners.
Brazilian multi-asset funds posted second straight monthly outflow in May
July 1, 2019 by
Despite the setback, in the year to date through May, the fund industry has raised BRL 86.5 billion (USD 25 billion) against BRL 66.9 billion through May of 2018.
