Hugo Petricioli expects 2021 to be another amazing year for the mutual fund industry in Mexico, and particularly for Franklin Templeton, which has just added GBM as one of its distributors.
Franklin lists on GBM+ platform, applauding its success in bringing in new fund clients
Actinver sees success in retail tied to thematic funds with global partners
Actinver Asset Management's Diego Tarrats says funds focused on clean energy, crypto and other areas are capturing the interest of the retail market.
Consar will soon be in charge of cross-border-fund approvals, replacing the Amafore
The Amafore’s vice-president, Alvaro Melendez, says he expects the change to occur toward the end of July or beginning of August 2021.
ESG funds in Mexico present an opportunity for international asset managers
Santander CEO Jesús Mendoza del Río wants to list a global equities version of Mexico's premier ESG fund, a local equity product which launched last summer.
Sura in Chile expands alliances with local and international fund firms
Following its open architecture philosophy, Sura has inked deals in 2021 with Morgan Stanley, Toesca, Sartor, and Ameris Capital to bring new options to clients, says Renzo Vercelli.
Exclusive: Franklin Templeton ends Andean distribution partnership with Vision
Arturo Alegria said Vision maintains relationships with AllianceBernstein and Altment Capital, in addition to the alternatives boutiques Cheyne and Lansdowne.
Franklin Templeton rides wave of new-client growth in Mexico
FT's Hugo Petricioli said clients turned to mutual funds in 2020 in search of exchange-rate protection and higher returns via international equities.
Franklin Templeton sees extended demand for fixed-income vehicles in Mexico
After a lengthy process, the firm received approval from regulators to launch a new debt product at a time of increased appetite for Mexican fixed income.
Global managers avoid overhyping proposed pension reform in Brazil
Franklin Templeton Brazil's Marcus Vinicius Gonçalves told Fund Pro Latin America that while pension reform would be a boost for business, global firms would not reap any benefits for some years.