Natixis hired Bogotá-based BNP veteran Lucas Pérez, replacing sales manager Daniel Arias Kluge, who moved to Miami to join Pimco. Pérez reports to Jose Luis León.
Uruguay’s Criteria to distribute Prestige Funds in Southern Cone
The agreement with the UK alts firm responds to what Criteria's William Reekstin views as strong appetite for "investment opportunities in the real economy with low correlation to the public financial markets."
Mexico names new heads of securities and pensions commissions
While US-educated heads assumed their roles at the CNBV and Consar, Afore-friendly Carlos Noriega Curtis has joined the government in the finance ministry.
BlackRock: Global institutions shifting from public to private risk
“As the economic cycle turns, we believe that private markets can help clients navigate this more challenging environment,” said BlackRock's Edwin Conway.
AFP reform measures advance in Chilean legislature
There was movement on several fronts, including boosted contributions, the solidarity pillar, self-employed contributions and increased greater competition.
CCR Monthly Approval Report – December 2018
Products from BNP Paribas, Lyxor, Fidelity, Amundi and Man won approval, as did Avenue Capital Group to offer its alternative products.
Wells Fargo: US investors want Fed to halt rate hikes
”Our current outlook is for three additional rate hikes over next year before the Fed ends its current rate hike cycle,” said Wells's Brian Rehling.
Chilean AFPs flee fixed income in November selloff
Emerging market bond funds took the biggest hit in November, with pension managers withdrawing USD 565 million from the category.
Natixis Outlook: Institutions prepped for increased volatility, end to bull market
“Our research shows institutional investors are already positioned for the potential market turbulence on the horizon,” said Natixis's David Giunta.
Brazilian fund industry: Seasonal effects led to redemptions in November
Advance collections of income tax and higher expenses leading into summer led to net outflows of roughly USD 5 billion in November.









