The early-December announcement ends a month of uncertainty for the Miami and New York-based CS brokers, who were not included in a recruitment arrangement with Wells Fargo that covered US onshore advisors.
State Street sees volatility spilling over into 2016, challenging returns
December 7, 2015 by
"Disappointing growth results in emerging economies leads us to forecast low and slow global growth for 2016,” said Rick Lacaille, executive vice president and global chief investment officer at SSGA.
Deutsche X-trackers platform now includes enhanced-beta ETFs
December 7, 2015 by
“We are excited to launch our first suite of enhanced beta ETFs in the US,” said Fiona Bassett, head of passive in the Americas. “We believe this new suite complements our expertise and commitment to bringing innovative and relevant investment solutions to market."
ANBIMA recategorizes Brazilian funds based partially on new CVM classification
December 7, 2015 by
Funds will be classified on three levels, using first the classification established by the CVM, followed by their management style, asset-allocation and risk factors, and finally additional details of their investment strategies.
Afores: Cross-border funds are the logical alternative to cumbersome mandate process
December 7, 2015 by
"We have emphasized repeatedly their advantages and [cross-border funds] are a proven option; Peru, Chile and Colombia use them and capitalize on them," said Carlos Noriega, president of the local Afore trade group (Amafore).
Brazilian pension execs visit London to discuss global investing with three top managers
December 7, 2015 by
Columbia Threadneedle, Aberdeen and Investec hosted a delegation of seven Brazilian pension fund officials as part of a week-long seminar. "With Brazil experiencing a sharp slowdown, it has become clear that there is a need to diversify away from the local market," said Joseph Sweigart, senior institutional sales director at Columbia Threadneedle.
Regional Mutual Fund Managers Industry Statistics – September 2015
December 5, 2015 by
Excel workbook detailing, over various time periods, mutual fund industry asset growth by managers. Data as of September 30, 2015.
Companies mentioned in this report: Pellegrini; Galicia Adm. De Fondo; Schroders; Banco do Brasil; Itaú Unibanco; Bradesco; Banchile; Santander; BCI; BBVA Bancomer; Banamex; Credifondo; BBVA Fondos; Scotia Perú; Interfondo; Bancolombia; Bogotá and others.
Performance Report – Mexican Mutual Fund Investments in Cross-Border Funds and ETFs – November 2015
December 3, 2015 by
Excel workbook detailing, over various time periods, returns of each international fund/ETF receiving investments from Mexican Mutual Funds. Data as of November 30, 2015.
Companies mentioned in this report: Aberdeen; BBVA; BlackRock; BNP Paribas; EDM; Fidelity; First Trust; Franklin Templeton; Global X; Henderson; ING; Investec; iShares; JP Morgan; MFS; Morgan Stanley; Oppenheim; Pioneer; PowerShares; Principal; ProShares; Robeco; Santander; Schroders; State Street; Van Eck; Vanguard; WisdomTree.
Chilean AFP x AFP Investments in International Mutual Funds – July 2015
December 3, 2015 by
Excel workbook detailing investments of each Chilean AFP in international mutual funds and international managers. Includes names of all funds as well as amounts invested in each. Data as of July 31, 2015.
Companies mentioned in this report: Alberdeen; Alfred Berg; AllianceBernstein; Allianz; Ashmore; Aviva Investors; Axa; BlackRock; BlueBay; BNP Paribas; BNY Mellon AM; BTG Pactual; Credit Suisse; Deutsche; Dimensional; Edmond Rothschild; EuroAmerica; F&C; Fidelitu; Franklin templeton; GAM; Goldman Sachs; Henderson; HSBC; ING; Invesco; Investec; iShares; JP Morgan; Julius baer; LarrainVial; M&G; Matthews Funds; MFS; Morgan Stanley; Natixis; Oppenheimer; Pictet; PIMCO; Pioneer; Robeco; Schroders; SEB; State Street; Threadneedle; TIAA-CREF; UBS; Van Eck; Vanguard; Vontobel; WisdomTree; Provida; Cuprum; Capital; Planvital; Modelo; Habitat.
Performance Report – Chilean AFP Investments in Cross-Border Funds and ETFs – November 2015
December 3, 2015 by
Excel workbook detailing, over various time periods, returns of each international fund/ETF receiving investments from Chilean AFP. Data as of November 30, 2015.
Companies mentioned in this report: Aberdeen; Alfred Berg; AllianceBernstein; Allianz; Ashmore; Aviva Investors; Axa; BlackRock; BlueBay; BNP Paribas; BNY Mellon AM; BTG; Pactual; Deutsche; Dimensional; DWS; Edmond Rothschild; F&C; Fidelity; Franklin Templeton; GAM; GLG; Goldman Sachs; Henderson; HSBC; ING; Invesco; Investec; iShares; JP Morgan; Julius Baer; LarrainVial; M&G; Matthews; MFS; Morgan Stanley; Natixis; Oppenheimer; Pictet; PIMCO; Pioneer; Robeco; Schroder; SEB; State Street; Swiss & Global; Threadneedle; TIAA-CREF; UBS; Van Eck; Vanguard; Vontobel; WisdomTree
