Despite negative flows of BRL 4 billion in May, there was positive flows for riskier asset classes, including equities, hybrid funds and riskier classes of fixed-income funds.
Poor showing in May puts small dent in Brazilian fund industry’s YTD growth for 2018
June 20, 2018 by
Miguel Varas joins Amundi’s Latin American team
June 20, 2018 by
The former AFP Provida executive will take on a client segment made up of central banks and sovereign funds, while also working to strengthen already-established distribution ties with regional AFPs.
Amundi strengthens focus on Latin American institutional asset gathering
June 20, 2018 by
After its merger with Pioneer, Amundi has decided to attack the Latin American institutional market from Santiago and Mexico, leveraging the experience of Silvia Fernández, who led Pioneer's distribution area in Andean markets.
Developed-market equities lose luster for Chilean AFPs in May
June 19, 2018 by
Chilean AFPs pulled USD 125 million of assets from offshore funds and ETFs in May, cooling on European, Japanese and North American equities as trade concerns plagued markets. Asian and Latin American equities continued to attract flows, however.
League Table – Assets Gathered by Distributors of Cross-Border Funds and ETFs – Chilean AFP Market – May 2018
June 19, 2018 by
This league table provides a ranking of all distributors of cross-border funds and ETFs, by AUM and market share, and a listing of the brands that each distributor represents in dealings with Chilean pension managers. It also includes annual inflows/outflows by cross-border brand. Data as of May 31, 2018.
Companies mentioned in this report: Aberdeen; Alfred Berg; AllianceBernstein; Allianz; Altis; Ashmore; Aviva Investors; Axa; Bice; BlackRock; BlueBay; BNP Paribas; BNY Mellon; BNY Mellon AM; BTG Pactual; Capital Advisors; Compass Group; Credit Suisse; Deka; Deutsche; Dimensional; DWS; Econsult; Edmond de Rothschild; Eurizon; EuroAmerica; Falcon; F&C; Fidelity; Franklin Templeton; GAM; GLG; Goldman Sachs ; Henderson; HMC Capital; HSBC; IM Trust; ING; Invesco; Investec; iShares; JP Morgan; Julius Baer; LAAMA; LarrainVial; Latinus; M&G; Matthews Funds; MFS; Morgan Stanley; Natixis; Nomura; Oaktree; Oddo; Oppenheimer; Pictet; Picton Advisors; Pimco; Pioneer; Pioneer Chile; Robeco; Schroders; SEB; State Street; Swiss Advisors; Threadneedle; TIAA-CREF; UBS; Van Eck; Vanguard; Vision Advisors; Vontobel; WAC research; WisdomTree; Security; Muzinich.
Morgan Stanley: Sustainable investing gains momentum among pension, wealth entities
June 19, 2018 by
“The growing sophistication among asset owners about when and how to integrate ESG into the investment process creates opportunities to tailor strategies and provide customized solutions," said Morgan's Rui de Figueiredo.
Franklin preps ETFs for Mexican retail and institutional segments
June 19, 2018 by
Franklin is introducing a line of ETFs that includes passive and Smart Beta strategies. Demand for these instruments has been high, says Jennifer M. Johnson, president and COO.
Peruvian AFP Investments in International Mutual Funds – May 2018
June 18, 2018 by
Excel workbook detailing Peruvian AFP allocations to global mutual fund managers, over various time periods. Also included is a breakdown of offshore allocations by asset class, over various time periods. Data as of May 31, 2018.
Companies mentioned in this report: Aberdeen; Allianz; Amundi; Ashmore; Axa; AZ Fund; BlackRock – iShares; BNP Paribas; BNY Mellon; Deutsche; Dimensional; Eastspring; EDM; Federated Investment; Fidelity; Franklin Templeton; GAM; GBM; Goldman Sachs; Henderson; Invesco; Investec; JP Morgan; Man; Matthews; MFS; Morgan Stanley; Muzinich; M&G; NN Investment ; Nomura; Pictet; Pimco; Pioneer; PowerShares; Robeco; Santander; Schroders; State Street; Threadneedle; UBS; Van Eck; Vanguard; Vontobel; Wellington; WisdomTree; Habitat; Prima; Profuturo; Integra.
League Table – Assets Gathered by Cross-Border Managers & ETFs Sponsors – Mexican OFI Market – May 2018
June 15, 2018 by
Excel workbook detailing assets gathered by cross-border fund managers and ETFs sponsors in the Mexican mutual funds market (OFIs). Data as of May 31, 2018.
Companies mentioned in this report: iShares; Vanguard; State Street; Franklin Templeton; Aberdeen; Schroders; BlackRock; Principal; PowerShares; MFS; WisdomTree; Goldman Sachs; Robeco; Henderson; Fidelity; JP Morgan; Deutsche; Julius Baer; Pioneer; Santander; Nomura; First Trust; Van Eck; ProShares; Guggenheim; Global X; PIMCO; BBVA; United States; Commodity Funds; ETF Securities; BNP Paribas; Banamex; Santander; Actinver; Valmex; Scotia; Sura; Franklin Templeton; Principal; BBVA; Ixe; GBM; Finaccess; Invex; HSBC; Vector; Compass; Old Mutual; Intercam; Interacciones; Invercap; Monex; Nafinsa.
Flow Report – Mexican Mutual Fund Manager (OFI) Investments in Cross-Border Funds and ETFs – May 2018
June 15, 2018 by
Excel workbook detailing inflows / outflows of Mexican mutual funds into international funds and ETFs. Includes names of all funds and ETFs as well as amounts invested in each. Data as of May 31, 2018.
Companies mentioned in this report: Aberdeen; BBVA; BlackRock; BNP Paribas; Deutsche; EDM; ETF Securities; Fidelity; First Trust; Franklin Templeton; Global X; Goldman Sachs; Guggenheim; Henderson; iShares; JP Morgan; Julius Baer; MFS; Nomura; PIMCO; Pioneer; PowerShares; Principal; ProShares; Robeco; Santander; Schroders; State Street; United States; Commodity Funds; Van Eck; Vanguard; WisdomTree; Actinver; Sura; GBM; Vector; Interacciones; Finaccess; Franklin Templeton; Compass; Intercam; Principal; Nafinsa; Old Mutual; HSBC; Scotia; Invex; Ixe; BBVA; Valmex; Santander; Banamex.
