Amid a run-up in equity valuations, the two firms are trying to respond to higher levels of investor interest in local exposure.
Principal to buy MetLife’s Mexican pension operation
November 7, 2017 by
Principal's Roberto Walker said the acquisition strengthens the firm's commitment to Mexico’s pension system. The merged Afore would have close to USD 13 billion in AUMs.
UBS-PwC report: more billionaires in Asia than in US
November 7, 2017 by
"Networks are of increasing importance to billionaires," said UBS's John Mathews. "Based on the insights we have gathered over the years, we are able to offer them customized platforms to tap into."
CCR Monthly Approval Report – October 2017
November 7, 2017 by
While First Trust led with four ETFs registered in the month, while AllianceBernstein, Axa, LarrainVial and Credicorp Capital also won approval for funds of their own.
Fidelity: Persistent approach post-crisis has benefited 401(k) investors
November 7, 2017 by
Fidelity Investments' “Ten Years Later” report concludes that investors who managed to stay the course have enjoyed better results, says Ken Hevert, senior VP of retirement.
GAM funds prove irresistible to Andean institutions in 2017
November 7, 2017 by
Vivian Borzutzky, who oversees distribution of GAM products in the Andean institutional market, notes that both niche and traditional products have propelled the brand's growth in 2017.
LarrainVial strengthens operations in United States
November 7, 2017 by
Juan Andrés Pinilla’s main task will be to market LV products to private banks, family offices and institutions managing offshore assets of mostly Latam clients. He will be based in Miami.
Northern Trust: Transparency standards for alternatives industry fall short of investor expectations
October 24, 2017 by
"Transparency has surged in importance since the 2008 financial crisis, but industry best practices lag demand,” said Penelope Biggs, chief strategy officer, corporate and institutional services at Northern Trust.
BlackRock teams with Icatu Seguros to launch pension fund with global equity exposure
October 24, 2017 by
"Different economic cycles to which savers are exposed during their period of accumulation of wealth requires new investment options to be created," says Rodrigo Araujo, director of BlackRock in Brazil.
First Trust boosts to 11 its ETF offering in Mexico, targeting Afore pension funds
October 23, 2017 by
“The evolution of the Mexico pension system has been remarkable to watch," says First Trust's Codie Sanchez,
