The equity strategy will be managed by Devan Kaloo, head of Global Emerging Markets, while the bond strategy will be managed by Brett Diment, head of Emerging Market Bonds.
Aberdeen has been appointed investment adviser to the Credit Suisse Equity Fund Brazil and Bond Fund Brazil
Afore Banamex selects three managers specializing in international equity
JP Morgan, BlackRock and Schroder are chosen to manage part of the Afore’s portfolio in global equities.
Sura Group in Mexico moves toward open architecture
In a first step, an agreement was signed with Meridian Funds (MFS) to use them as underlying asset for investments by mutual funds in global equities in Mexico.
IM Trust strengthens institutional focus with Allianz
Since the start of the year, IM Trust has been distributing Allianz’s funds in Chile, Peru and Colombia.
Foreign managers do not fear competition from local mutual funds
The Pensions Superintendency established procedures for accounting for shares which allow AFPs to use local mutual funds to invest offshore.
BlackRock to start managing equity and bonds for sovereign fund
The firm was one of the managers selected by the Central Bank to manage these assets. The portfolio should begin operating during the first quarter of the year.
William Blair enters Latam
The Chicago-based investment bank and asset management has opened a new office in Sao Paulo, Brazil, expanding firm's reach to Latin America.
AFP Habitat leads Fund Pro ranking for third year in a row
In an exclusive interview, Alejandro Bezanilla, investment manager, explains the investment process and risk management of the AFP’s portfolios. Selectivity in selection of managers of international funds and liquidity for meeting transfers are key factors.
JP Morgan Funds strengthen in Latin America
The creation of a new job to coordinate all sales in the region, filled by Guiuliano de Marchi, combines with the plans to open a distribution office in Colombia.






