“The strong dollar view is writ large across all asset, regional and sector allocations. It will take a very dovish Fed and weak US earnings to reverse the strong dollar view in 2016,” said BofA Merrill's Michael Hartnett.
Nuveen’s Bob Doll predicts tough road for S&P and better year for global stocks
January 11, 2016 by
For more than 25 years, Robert C. Doll’s annual predictions have taken a deep and thorough look at key factors he believes are positioned to meaningfully shape the economy and markets for the coming year. They further lay the foundation for the noteworthy portfolios he and his team run in the Nuveen Large Cap Equity Series.
BlackRock: Cresting of easy-money tide puts strong recovery in doubt
December 18, 2015 by
“We expect little or no price appreciation in fixed income and only muted gains for most equity markets in 2016," said the authors of the outlook from BlackRock.
Natixis: Institutional investors bullish on global stocks and alternatives in 2016
December 18, 2015 by
Fifty percent of those surveyed said they will increase private-equity holdings, 46% said they will increase private debt allocations, and 41% responded that they plan to increase allocations to hedge funds.
Morgan Stanley makes play for Credit Suisse’s US offshore team
December 7, 2015 by
The early-December announcement ends a month of uncertainty for the Miami and New York-based CS brokers, who were not included in a recruitment arrangement with Wells Fargo that covered US onshore advisors.
State Street sees volatility spilling over into 2016, challenging returns
December 7, 2015 by
"Disappointing growth results in emerging economies leads us to forecast low and slow global growth for 2016,” said Rick Lacaille, executive vice president and global chief investment officer at SSGA.
Deutsche X-trackers platform now includes enhanced-beta ETFs
December 7, 2015 by
“We are excited to launch our first suite of enhanced beta ETFs in the US,” said Fiona Bassett, head of passive in the Americas. “We believe this new suite complements our expertise and commitment to bringing innovative and relevant investment solutions to market."
Brazilian pension execs visit London to discuss global investing with three top managers
December 7, 2015 by
Columbia Threadneedle, Aberdeen and Investec hosted a delegation of seven Brazilian pension fund officials as part of a week-long seminar. "With Brazil experiencing a sharp slowdown, it has become clear that there is a need to diversify away from the local market," said Joseph Sweigart, senior institutional sales director at Columbia Threadneedle.
Esteves arrest could be final nail in coffin of BTG’s Chilean fund distribution business
November 25, 2015 by
BTG, already faced with the desertion of three international fund managers over the span of a year, as well as two key executives, will now face scrutiny from its remaining global clients over the corruption-related arrest of its CEO in Brazil.
BofA Merrill: Investors regained risk appetite in October
November 23, 2015 by
With growth and inflation expectations notably higher after new US payroll data, investors have cut cash holdings and increased exposure to equities, real estate and alternative investments. Confidence in the global economy also rebounded, up 22 percentage points from October.
