Columbia Threadneedle boosts strategic beta capability with purchase of ETF family

The acquisition of Emerging Global Advisors adds over USD 900 million across a suite of nine emerging-markets-equity ETFs. The ETFs "enhance and complement our actively managed investment capabilities and bring our expertise to a broader set of investors,” said Columbia Threadneedle's Ted Truscott.

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Brazilian pension execs visit London to discuss global investing with three top managers

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.

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Threadneedle to be rebranded as Columbia Threadneedle Investments

The change, due to come into effect in the first half of 2015, is designed to reflect the increased crossover between Columbia Management and Threadneedle, both of which are owned by Ameriprise Financial.

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