State Street's John Lehner sees "an opportunity for asset managers to provide more strategic views and forecasts through technology, such as podcasts, webinars and video conference calls.”
Survey: Most institutions pleased with managers’ stepped-up communication during crisis
State Street Global Advisors cross-lists 29 additional ETFs in Mexico
“Having cross-listed the first SPDR ETFs on the BMV in 2006, the Mexican market has remained a strategic priority for over a decade," said Kathryn Sweeney, head of SPDR Americas institutional sales.
State Street: Global private-equity funds posted 10.4% gains in 2016
"In private markets, we saw heightened exit activity in recent years as managers took the opportunity to exit their investments. Recently, however, capital calls have slowed, ” said State Street Associate's Will Kinlaw.
Credicorp takes over Andean distribution for State Street
The tri-national firm had been looking for a passive manager for its distribution business, to complement its roster of traditional and alternatives firms, said Credicorp's Ignacio Montes, regional director of institutional distribution.
State Street sees institutions warming to factor-based models in low return environment
“Institutions are struggling with different investment policies that don’t meet their needs,” said Lori Heinel, chief portfolio strategist at State Street Global Advisors. Increasing adoption to approaches including objective- and factor-based models such as smart beta strategies may offer better risk weighted returns, SSGA says.
AFPs diversify their choice of ETF issuers
Although iShares continue to dominate the segment, in the last two years very strong competition has appeared along the way.