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.
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
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
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.
Regional Pension Fund Managers Industry Statistics – March 2014
Excel workbook detailing, over various time periods, pension fund industry asset growth by managers. Data as of March 31, 2014.
Companies mentioned in this report: Provida; Habitat; Capital; Cuprum; Planvital; Modelo; Porvenir; Protección; Colfondos; Skandia; XXI Banorte; Banamex; Sura; Profuturo GNP; Principal; INvercap; Inbursa; PensionISSSTE; Coppel; Metlife; Azteca; Afirme Bajío; Bancomer; HSBC; Scotia; Integra; Prima; Profuturo; Habitat.
Henderson places wholesaler in Uruguay
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
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
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.
League Table – Assets Gathered by Latin American Mutual Fund Managers – March 2014
This league table provides a ranking of Latin American Mutual Fund Managers, domiciled in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru, by AUM. It also includes annual growth/loss and percentage change . Data as of March 31, 2014.
Companies mentioned in this report: Banco do Brasil; Itaú; Bradesco; Caixa Econômica Federal; Santander; BTG Pactual; HSBC; Citigroup; BBVA; Credit Suisse; Safra Asset Mgt.; Votorantim; JP Morgan; Legg Mason; BNY Mellon AM; Grupo Sura; Banchile; BNP Paribas; Scotia; Banorte - Ixe; Inbursa; Vinci Partners; Opportunity; Sul America Investimentos; Actinver; Intrag; BRL Trust; Bci; BCP; Quantitas; Morgan Stanley; BW; GPS - CFO; JGP; Icatu; SPX; Porto Seguro; Pátria; GBM; Integral Investimentos; GAP Prudential; Banrisul; Plural Capital; Principal; Grupo Aval; Security; Mapfre; Riviera; LarrainVial; Bice; Oliveira Trust ; BancoEstado; Alfa; Nafinsa; Pragma; Davivienda; BNB; Dynamo; Kinea; Kondor; Planner; Modal; Merrill Lynch; Schroders; Petra; Geracao Futuro; Solidus; Alianza; Everest; Reliance; Interacciones; CorpBanca; Consenso; Ibiuna; Global Equity / Global Capital; Banco Clássico; UBS; Peninsula; Fator; Franklin Templeton; Gerval; Phronesis Investimentos; Polo Capital; BBM; Ventor; Valmex; Vector; Mercatto; Claritas; Pellegrini; BRZ; Perfin; Ipanema; Advisor; Fiducor; Quest; Galicia Adm. de Fondos; Squadra Investimentos; Tarpon; Lorinvest.
Latin American Pension Fund Investments in Cross-Border Securities – March 2014
Chart comparing levels of pension fund system investments in international mutual funds and other international securities. Data from Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru. Data broken out by instrument, Year-end totals from December 2009 through 2013, and as of March 31, 2014.