“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.
Goldman Sachs gets in the ETF game with launch of US Large Cap vehicle
October 1, 2015 by
"Our clients asked us to apply our investment expertise to exchange-traded funds," said Michael Crinieri, GSAM's global head of ETF strategies. “We believe ActiveBeta ETFs create solutions for them and capitalize on our global reach and deep knowledge of the markets.”
Matthews gains long-term stability as Mizuho Financial buys 16% stake in Asia specialist firm
September 30, 2015 by
"Mizuho’s investment will help ensure continued long-term stability of ownership while retaining our independence," said William Hackett, chief executive officer of Matthews Asia. Mizuho, headquartered in Tokyo, is Japan's second largest financial-services group, with assets in excess of USD 1.6 trillion.
BofA Merrill manager survey finds deterioration in global outlook
September 18, 2015 by
"Contrarians will be noting the aggressive underweight positioning in emerging markets,” said Michael Hartnett, chief investment strategist at BofA Merrill Lynch Global Research.
Aberdeen continues alternatives push with new UCITs launch
September 1, 2015 by
The fund launch builds upon Aberdeen's efforts to diversify its product lineup, which it has also done via the acquisitions of Arden Asset Management and Flag Capital Management.
BofA Merrill: Weakening outlook for global economy amid China fears
August 22, 2015 by
“Investors are sending a clear message that they are positioned for lower growth in China and emerging markets,” said Michael Hartnett, chief investment strategist at BofA Merrill Lynch Global Research.
Morgan Stanley’s Latam wealth clients now need minimum of USD 500,000
August 22, 2015 by
Morgan said that clients with less than the USD 500,000 minimum will be serviced through an international call center, beginning in January 2016.
