It remanins unclear what will become of Deutsche's custody businesses in Argentina and Mexico, where it serves as custodian for locally-traded instruments such as funds, ETFs and securities.
BlackRock swallows up Bank of America’s USD 87 billion money-market business
November 4, 2015 by
"Combining our business together with Bank of America assets and distribution puts us in a unique competitive position," said Tom Callahan, co-head of global cash management at BlackRock.
Columbia Threadneedle preps Andean distribution hub in Santiago
November 3, 2015 by
Columbia Threadneedle will have a proprietary distribution presence in Santiago, Chile in early 2016, according to Joseph Sweigart, senior institutional sales director for Latin America for the firm's institutional distribution business.
Pioneer’s Euroland Equity fund re-opens for new investment
November 2, 2015 by
According to Fund Pro Latin America, as of Sept. 30, Chilean pension fund managers (AFPs) and mutual fund managers (AGFs) had USD 15.2 million invested in fund, which is designed to build a high-conviction portfolio focusing on "superior investment ideas" within the Eurozone universe.
Highland Capital signs Andean distribution deal with Credicorp
October 23, 2015 by
The products of Highland, whose president is James Dondero, will provide AFPs and other institutions an alternative to high-yield funds, with a focus on senior bank loans in the US and floating-rate debt.
AXA to build out a dedicated client-service structure in Mexico
October 22, 2015 by
Aymerich's new role will involve managing client on-boarding and reporting, implementing key regulatory policies and procedures, and building out a dedicated client-service structure in Mexico.
BofA Merrill: Managers increasingly doubtful of 2015 rate hike
October 22, 2015 by
“As investors debate the timing of a rate hike, they should be anticipating a massive policy shift in the US, Europe and Japan from QE to fiscal stimulus in 2016,” said Michael Hartnett.
AXA beefs up staffing for Americas offshore business
October 1, 2015 by
The firm hired Rafael Tovar (photo) as director of US offshore distribution and transferred from Spain Leticia Aymerich, naming her head of customer service for the Americas region. Both are based in Greenwich, Connecticut.
JP Morgan names Thomson to new post overseeing global institutional business
October 1, 2015 by
Patrick Thomson retains his existing role as global head of sovereign clients, and now leads the firm’s institutional sales efforts for international clients, including Latin American pension funds and insurance companies.
Barclays recommends investors position for a lower growth environment
October 1, 2015 by
"There is no quick bounce-back coming,” said Ajay Rajadhyaksha, head of macro research at Barclays. He also believes the US dollar will continue to be strong vs. downside for the Euro and other commodity currencies.
