AFPs cut their positions in May from over two dozen Asia-oriented funds and ETFs, while also trimming their exposure to Japanese, North American and European equity, leading to a net redemption of USD 1.9 billion in the fifth straight month of equity outflows.
Chilean AFPs rediscovered global equities in October, to the delight of cross-border managers
October was a good month for active managers Julius Baer, Deutsche, Schroders, Investec and Robeco, while ETF providers iShares and Vanguard finally caught a break as AFPs finally began taking positions in equity again.
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.
Marcello Pasquatti, 17-year veteran at MFS in Brazil, joins Pimco in Miami
Pasquatti, who began working for MFS in 1997 on the international sales desk, will be reporting to Alec Kersman, executive vice-president, head of Latin America & the Caribbean.
Bill Gross quits PIMCO to join Janus Capital
Gross's first day on the job at Janus was Sept. 29. He will begin managing the Janus Global Unconstrained Bond fund and related strategies beginning October 6, Janus said.
Pimco and GAM first to register Irish funds as CCR lifts suspension
The rating agency took Moody's upgrade into consideration when accepting this domicile again. Irish funds had been banned for purchase by Chilean AFPs since September 2011.
Pimco to Open Office in Brazil
Pimco will operate in Brazil as PIMCO Latin America Administradora de Carteiras, and will be regulated by the CVM.
JP Morgan to sponsor two additional PIMCO ETFs
The new PIMCO ETFs, PIMCO 0-5 Year High Yield Corporate Bond Index Fund (HYS) and PIMCO 25+ Year Zero Coupon US Treasury Index Fund (ZROZ), are listed on the Bolsa Mexicana de Valores in pesos and trades can be initiated through a local broker.