While institutional investors are optimistic about equities in 2015, their outlook is tempered by market risks beyond their control and unknown liability risks ahead, particularly those linked to increased longevity.
Natixis: Institutional investors favor equities in 2015 but worry about generating stable short-term returns
January 5, 2015 by
Alternative Investment Distribution in Latin America
December 16, 2014 by
Latin Asset Management‘s latest research effort explores Latin American demand for alternative-asset-management products, namely private-equity funds, infrastructure funds, real-estate investment trusts, venture-capital funds, and funds of funds holding these types of instruments. Institutional and private investors are increasingly turning to private-equity vehicles to take advantage of their long-term return potential, low-volatility and low correlation with traditional financial assets. The […]
Sura well-positioned to build on its USD 120 billion asset base
December 10, 2014 by
Sura Asset Management is the only actor in the pension business in the region with presence in the four major markets: Chile, Colombia, Peru and Mexico. Its consolidated assets under management represent a 23.4% market share in the countries where it operates.
BofA Merrill Lynch says selective allocation will be required in 2015 as bull market slows to a jog
December 10, 2014 by
Strong fundamentals and healthy growth in the US economy support a case for investor optimism and opportunism. However, in the lower-return, higher-volatility environment projected ahead, selective allocation and defensive portfolio moves will be crucial for performance.
Bradesco launches Latin American fund based on FTSE smart-beta index
December 10, 2014 by
The Bradesco Global Funds - FTSE Latin America Quality Value Equity fund, a Luxembourg-domiciled Sicav, seeks to add value by selecting stocks from companies in Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru with reasonable valuations.
BlackRock: Latin Americans recognize demands of retirement, but have set aside very little
December 5, 2014 by
“The survey clearly shows that Latin Americans are strongly motivated to be successful savers and investors, yet have fallen behind in some key planning areas, especially retirement,” said Armando Senra, head of BlackRock's Latin America and Iberia region.
Old Mutual signs cross-border distribution agreement with Uruguayan platform
November 26, 2014 by
The distribution agreement with the Uruguayan group, AIVA, will provide enhanced coverage for OMGI's product range in the US and Latin American offshore market.
PineBridge well-placed to take advantage of Latam private-equity opportunities
November 19, 2014 by
Stacy Steimel, managing director, portfolio manager, and head of Latin America Equities, said her firm currently has a preference for the secondaries market, focusing on smaller transactions, as well as private credit.
Cristóbal Monje, ex BlackRock exec, joins Fidelity in Chile
November 19, 2014 by
Monje is one of the first hires following Fidelity's touchdown in Santiago, from where it will be seeking to widen the scope of its institutional business in the region.
Barclays announces changes to its benchmark fixed-income indices
November 12, 2014 by
The changes impacted Barclays' Emerging Markets, Global Aggregate, US MBS and Inflation-Linked indices.
