Jose Castellano has stepped aside after 16 years at Pioneer Investments, whose pending merger with Amundi was recently approved by the European Commission.
XXI Banorte quickly funds Pan-Asian mandate with USD 850 million in disbursements
March 13, 2017 by
The latest implementation of XXI Banorte's international diversification strategy, led by CIO Sergio Mendez, has been entrusted to JP Morgan, Investec, BlackRock and Pioneer Investments. The process took just four months.
Afore Sura funds its first international mandate for USD 150 million
March 1, 2017 by
Afore Sura has given the green light to its diversification strategy in international investments, funding a global equity mandate valued at USD 150 million. Two more mandates for a total of USD 350 million are awaiting a final go-ahead.
Pioneer exec sees little upside in latest Mexican repatriation decree
March 1, 2017 by
While lauding the goals of incentives to repatriate overseas assets, Pioneer's Gustavo Lozano told Fund Pro Latin America that Mexico's current problems complicate the likelihood of a strong response from wealthy investors.
Afore CitiBanamex funds USD 550 million in Asia Pacific mandates with three global firms
February 28, 2017 by
The successful implementation makes the mandates the first-ever targeting the Asian continent, which CitiBanamex said underscores its leadership in the implementation of innovative strategies within the retirement savings system in Mexico.
Santander AM turns page in wake of Unicredit/Pioneer non-deal
January 25, 2017 by
After the failed merger operation with Pioneer Investments, the Chilean unit of Santander Asset Management is now working on reinforcing its investment team, starting with the entry of Héctor Godoy as head of equity.
Pioneer Investments to be purchased by Amundi for USD 4.1 billion
December 13, 2016 by
With over EUR 1 trillion in assets, Amundi is ranked the world’s 12th-largest asset manager. The Pioneer deal would turn it into the world’s eighth-largest asset manager, according to main shareholder Credit Agricole SA of France, handling EUR 1.3 trillion in assets.
Chilean AFPs showed renewed interest for US equities ahead of of November elections
December 10, 2016 by
AFP exposure to North American equity hit a three-month-high of USD 10.4 billion in October, as managers plowed USD 438 million into the segment. Over the last three months, the SPDR S&P 500 has accumulated USD 1.2 billion in new AFP investment.
XXI Banorte plans early 2017 RFP
December 9, 2016 by
XXI is the most active Afore in terms of international mandates, having announced a USD 150 million mandate with Pioneer, new disbursements in its European mandate with BlackRock and Schroders, and, according to CIO Sergio Méndez, an upcoming RFP in early 2017.
Amundi shows interest in Pioneer acquisition
October 24, 2016 by
Pioneer manages EUR 220 billion and employs 2,000 people in 28 countries. It has Latam offices in Miami, Santiago de Chile and Mexico City.
