BlackRock’s Factor-Based Strategies Group, led by Andrew Ang, oversees the broadest suite of factor-based products and capabilities, with more than USD 142 billion in assets under management.
Santander unveils Spanish fund lineup to Andean AFPs
With Lázaro de Lázaro, CEO of Santander Asset Management España in tow, the manager took a roadshow to Chile, Peru and Colombia, talking up its recently approved Spanish fund lineup and emphasizing the importance of diversifying portfolios to Europe.
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.
AXA to build out a dedicated client-service structure in Mexico
Aymerich's new role will involve managing client on-boarding and reporting, implementing key regulatory policies and procedures, and building out a dedicated client-service structure in Mexico.
Bulk of manager visits with Chilean fund selectors focused on Asia, EM and high yield in first half of 2015
Firms assisting cross-border managers with their distribution in Chile noted a high level of interest in these asset classes on the part of Latin America's largest institutional investors. Click to view the names of managers who visited, with their related funds.
PIMCO hires Ben Bernanke as senior adviser
Bernanke, who stepped down from the Fed in 2014, will add his economic insights to the firm’s investment process.
Deutsche retires DWS brand in Americas, renames retail product suite
The change affects all open-end funds, closed-end funds, the variable insurance portfolios, and exchange-traded funds.