Brandes has selected the MSCI Wold Mid Cap Index and the MSCI EAFE Mid Cap Index as benchmarks for the Brandes International Mid Cap Equity strategy and the Brandes Global Mid Cap Equity strategy.
State Street expands advanced beta ETF offering by using MSCI Factor Indices
June 16, 2014 by
The new SPDR MSCI Quality Mix ETFs use multi-factor strategies constructed by combining three MSCI Factor Indices with different risk-return profiles and correlations. The concept of multi-factor holds appeal with most investors as an opportunity to manage risk through combined factor tilts and to enhance the resilience of their portfolios through strategic exposure.
Deborah Hazell named new Latam chief at HSBC Global Asset Mgt.
June 16, 2014 by
Hazell (photo) will oversee HSBC Global Asset Management's operations in Brazil, Mexico and Argentina, in addition to the USA and Canada.
Bradesco launches Lux-domiciled Latin American bond fund
June 11, 2014 by
The Latin American Hard Currency Bond Fund will invest primarily in investment-grade corporate and sovereign bonds. The goal is to raise USD 100 million among investors in Europe.
Santiago Zarauza is the new head of Latam distribution at HMC Capital
June 11, 2014 by
Zarauza joins the firm, which has raised close to USD 1 billion in Chile for global managers, after a successful period with JP Morgan Funds.
Henderson places wholesaler in Uruguay
June 6, 2014 by
Henderson said that John Philip Davies will be based in Montevideo to work with leading private banks and wealth managers, as part of the firm's effort to better serve clients and intermediaries.
Invesco hard-closes Japan star’s blockbuster fund
June 6, 2014 by
The fund, popular with Latin pension managers, returned 67.4% over the three years ending April 2014, vs. an average peer-group return of 41.9% in Japanese yen terms.
Joel Peña jumps from PIMCO to Robeco
June 6, 2014 by
Peña assumes as managing director for Latin America and US Offshore, with the mandate to position Robeco among the top asset managers in the Latin America market.
Citi Survey: Hedge fund assets to double to USD 5.8 trillion by 2018
June 2, 2014 by
In addition to offering more access to retail investors and creating customized solutions for institutional investors, hedge fund firms are increasingly engaging investors in an advisory capacity to support their clients’ overall portfolio, and expanding into functions beyond their traditional role as just asset managers.
Aberdeen names Siddharth Dahiya head of emerging-market corporate debt
May 23, 2014 by
In addition to the new role for Dahiya, the firm is also adding Paul Lukaszewski to strengthen the EMD team headed up by Brett Diment, bringing the London-based credit investment management team up to to six.
