A double-whammy of poor performance and redemptions by Colombian AFPs from positions in North America, Europe, Japan and emerging markets left global sponsors reeling in the final month of 2015.
State Street buys GE Asset Management to push into alternatives
March 30, 2016 by
The USD 485 million deal “will bring new alternatives capabilities in direct private equity and real estate,” said Ron O’Hanley, who heads State Street’s asset management unit.
Chilean AFPs trimmed their exposure to Asia and emerging markets in January
March 17, 2016 by
While cutting back broadly on positions across Asia, emerging markets and in the US, the AFPs targeted European equities in January. Some large funds from AXA, iShares, and Henderson, suffered, while State Street and Deutsche had some reason to cheer.
Rumors swirl in Chile over possible Aberdeen-BTG breakup
November 13, 2015 by
As BTG attempts to rebuild its global-fund distribution team, it faces the defection of not only Columbia Threadneedle but also Aberdeen, which at one time had gathered nearly USD 6 billion from Chilean AFPs.
Strong VC performance drives jump in State Street’s GX Private Equity Index
July 24, 2015 by
Venture capital was the best performing private equity strategy with a return of 3.87% in the quarter. However, Will Kinlaw, head of State Street Associates, warned that fund distributions are outpacing capital draws over the last 33 months. Limited partners may be at a loss on whether to reinvest these assets in private equity.
State Street launches smart-beta SPDRs for Mexico, Korea and Taiwan
September 19, 2014 by
These ETFs, which add to the existing nine multi-factor SPDR MSCI Quality Mix ETFs launched in June 2014, purport to provide quality, value and low volatility, with the objective of giving investors improved risk-adjusted return potential when investing in single-country markets. They began trading on the NYSE Arca on September 18.
As assets swell, global managers may reconsider Chilean distribution strategies
April 25, 2014 by
After reaching a certain level of sales, some foreign firms have recognized the need to formalize their local presence. But many still remain faithful to multi-brand distribution. This article takes a fresh look at the pros and cons of the schemes currently in place in Chile.
Afore Sura mandate is for global equity
May 20, 2013 by
Emilio Bertrán, director of portfolios and mandate development manager, expects the mandate for a total of USD700 million to be funded in six or seven months.
State Street buys GSAS
July 18, 2013 by
State Street, said that it has agreed to pay USD550 million to buy Goldman Sachs Administration Services as it looks to become the leading global administrator of hedge funds.
Credit Suisse to sell European ETF business
October 22, 2012 by
Credit Suisse Group has put its USD17.2 billion European exchange-traded fund business up for sale.
