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01/12/2010

JP Morgan private bank continues to grow in France

p { margin-bottom: 0.08in; } In France, JP Morgan is a leader in the private banking market, alongside Edmond de Rothschild, Credit Suisse, UBS and Neuflize OBC, La Tribune reports. Despite a difficult environment, between the beginning of 2009 and the end of 2010, the firm has posted positive net inflows in France of about USD2.25bn, or about EUR1.73bn. “The financial solidity of our group has allowed us to reassure existing clients and capture new ones,” explains Jean-Baptiste Douin, head of private banking for France. The head would like to “continue to conquer clients with wealth of over USD30m, a segment where we have a strong position,” he says.
01/12/2010

Currency trading volumes up 20% in three years

p { margin-bottom: 0.08in; } The volume of transactions on the global currency markets as of April 2010 were up 20% compared with April 2007, with an average daily volume of USD4trn, compared with USD3.3trn three years earlier, according to a triannual study published by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS).The increase was driven by 48% growth in the volume of spot transactions, which represent 37% of the volume of transactions on the currency market.The growth in transactions on other currency instruments was modest, up only 7%, with an average daily trading volume of USD2.5trn as of April 2010.Activities were driven by an increase in transactions by “other financial institutions,” a category which includes hedge funds, pension funds, mutual funds and insurers. Transactions with these counterparties increased 42% to USD1.9trn in April 2010.In a sign of the increasing globalisation of currency activities, cross-border transactions represented 65% of total transactions in April 2010, the highest percentage ever observed.Banks based in the United Kingdom accounted for 37% of total transactions, compared with 35% three years earlier, followed by the United States (18%), Japan (6%), Singapore (5%), and Switzerland (5%).
01/12/2010

Institutional investor confidence index up in November

p { margin-bottom: 0.08in; } The global index of investor confidence calculated by State Street Global Markets increased by 9.3 points in November to 97.5, compared with a corrected level of 88.2 in October. In North America, the confidence of institutional investors recovered strongly, with an increase of 12.2 points to 97.1, compared with a corrected level fo 84.9 the previous month. A recovery in confidence was also observed among European investors, as the index shows an increase of 15.9 points, from 96.3 in October (corrected level) to 112.2. However, institutional investors in Asia were more cautious, as confidence in the region declined by 8.0 points to 95.2 compared with a corrected level of 103.2 last month. The results for November include a revision of the weighting of the Asian index in order to better reflect the relative importance of institutional investors in the various markets of the region. Excluding this change, the decline in confidence in Asia would have been at a slightly higher level of 9.1 points. “Though it remains slightly weakened compared with its peak in April this year, the confidence of institutional investors retains some strength this month, led by North American and European institutions. Confidence in North America remains above the neutral level of 100, but overall, the data indicate an improvement in sentiment in regards to risk, as valuations have fallen compared with the higher levels observed in early November,” State Street says in a statement.
01/12/2010

Impact investment: a new emerging asset class

p { margin-bottom: 0.08in; } Impact investment, or investment which, in addition to financial profitability, brings a positive social or environmental impact, represents a new asset class in its own right, according to a study by JP Morgan and the Rockefeller foundation.According to the study, the investment opportunities for this new asset class in the next ten years will represent between USD400bn and USD1trn, with potential profits of USD183bn to USD667bn. Five sectors are top priorities: low-cost urban housing, access to drinking water in rural areas, maternal health care, primary education, and microfinance, for global populations with income of less than USD3,000 per year.“Public funds, international aid and philanthropy alone cannot respond to the most urgent problems in the world,” says the president of the Rockefeller foundation, Judith Rodin, in a statement. Hence the foundations engagement to inspire investors to dedicate a part of their resources to the poorest and most fragile populations on the planet.
01/12/2010

BlackRock may lose assets from Irish pension fund

According to IPE.com, BlackRock and State Street Global Advisors (SSgA) could lose significantly, with the National Pension Reserve Fund (NPRF) expected to re-assess its investment strategy after the announcement it would support Ireland’s bailout with a EUR10bn payment.
01/12/2010

Evi Vogl to leave BNPP IP for Pioneer Investments

p { margin-bottom: 0.08in; } As of 1 January, Evi Vogl, managing director of BNP Paribas Investment Partners (BNPP IP) for Germany, which she joined on 1 January 2008 from Barings, will become CEO of Pioneer Investments KAG mbH, the asset management firm of the UniCredito group via Pioneer Global Asset Management (PGAM, EUR185bn in assets) has announced .John Burns, who has acted as interim CEO since July, when Dominik Kremer left for Threadneedle, where he became head of European distribution, will concentrate once again on the operational sectors, risk management, compliance and legal affairs at Pioneer.
01/12/2010

Beijing drives up the price of gold

p { margin-bottom: 0.08in; } The Chinese regulator (CSRC) has indirectly triggered a rise of USD19 per ounce in the price of gold (to USD1,385 per ounce) on Tuesday, following the announcement that Lion Fund Management has been authorised to invest in gold ETFs abroad, the Wall Street Journal reports. It becomes the first Chinese management firm to be granted such authorisation, and it has triggered fears of a shortage in gold supply, with rapid increases in assets and the number of physical gold ETFs on the market. Hong Kong has also launched an ETF backed by gold stored at the airport. Carlos Sanchez, associate director of research at CPM Group in New York, says that it should come as little surprise that China is launching its own gold ETF.
01/12/2010

Banif launches four profiled funds of funds

p { margin-bottom: 0.08in; } On 14 October, Banif, the private bank from Santander, launched four profiled funds of funds managed by Santander Asset Mangement, which were registered with the CNMV on 26 November, and which replicate portfolios which already exist in Luxembourg. The most prudent of these, Banif Carters Conservadora (ES0113444006), will be at least 80% exposed to bond funds; it carries maximum fees of 3.75%, of which 1.1% is a management commission, and the remainder is performance commission. The balanced product, Banif Cartera Equlibrada (ES0113412003), will invest at least 40% in equities funds, and will charge fees of 3.75%, of which 1.35% is management commission. The most dynamic fund of funds, Banif Cartera Selección (ES0113981007) may be up to 95% exposed to equities funds (up to 30% to emerging markets equities funds), and up to 100% exposed to high yield funds. Fees for this fund also are limited to 3.75%, of which 1.35% is management commission. The highest-risk fund, Banif Cartera Agresiva (ES0114021001) may be up to 100% exposed to currency risks; in normal periods, it will invest at least 40% in equities funds (up to 30% in emerging markets equities), and up to 60% in bond funds, without limitations as to ratings, with the ability to be up to 100% positioned on high yield, with a maximum of 40% in emerging market bond funds. Fees are limited to 3.75% of which 1.35% are management fees.
01/12/2010

Metzler releases a Russia fund

p { margin-bottom: 0.08in; } The Metzler private bank has obtained a sales license from BaFin to sell the Irish-registered Metzler Russia Fund, launched on 31 August and managed with the same strategy as the Russia fund aimed at institutional investors, launched on 18 August 2009, in Germany. The fund has been available in Germany since 23 November.As its name indicates, the product invests primarily in Russian mid and large-cap equities listed on “recognized” markets. The manager, Simone Beer, may also invest in equities from other countries, including countries of the CIS, and government or investment grade corporate bonds. The three major themes are commodities, an increase in household consumer spending, and investment in infrastructure.The benchmark index is the MSCI Russia 10/40 net, which includes 28 shares, but the management team may include up to 50 positions in the portfolio. Assets currently total EUR9.58m.CharacteristicsName: Metzler Russia Fund class AISIN code: IE00B54VN939Management commission: 1.5% for A-class and 1% for B-class sharesPerformance commission: maximum 25% of outperformance compared with the benchmark
01/12/2010

Mirae helps SAM to distribute a clean tech fund

p { margin-bottom: 0.08in; } Asian Investor reports that Mirae Asset Securities is distributing a private equity fund dedicated to clean technologies to Korean institutional investors, on behalf of Sustainable Asset Management (SAM, Robeco). The Robeco-SAM Clean Tech Private Equity III fund hopes to raise USD500m worldwide, of which USD100m would be in Korea.
01/12/2010

Strong increase in inflows at Aberdeen

p { margin-bottom: 0.08in; } For the year to 30 September 2010, Aberdeen has posted net subscriptions of GBP2.6bn, compared with outflows of GBP10.7bn the previous year. IN gross figures, inflows totalled GBP46.6bn, 144% more than in 2009. This increase was primarily driven by demand for global emerging market products, global equities, and Asia-Pacific.Assets increased over the year by GBP246.2bn to GBP148.7bn.In this environment, and under the effect of markets and the integration of activities from Credit Suisse, revenues increased 51% to EUR638.2m.Operating profit increased to GBP331.9m, compared with GBP95.7m in 2009, while operating margin came to 34.8%, compared with 22.7% one year earlier. Pre-tax profits, one-time elements, amortisation and impairment of intangible assets totalled GBP210m, compared with GBP85.1m one year earlier.
01/12/2010

Aberdeen rules out Gartmore acquisition

Aberdeen Asset Management has ruled out making an offer for its rival Gartmore in favour of organic growth, according to the Financial Times. Martin Gilbert, Aberdeen’s chief executive, said: “They are a good company, but the star culture doesn’t fit with our team-based approach... It’s more akin to Jupiter or Henderson than us.”
01/12/2010

Le danois ATP investit dans la lutte contre le changement climatique

Le fonds de pension danois ATP, dont les actifs sous gestion s'élèvent à environ 48 milliards d’euros, devrait réaliser son premier investissement dans le cadre de la lutte contre le changement climatique dans les pays émergents au premier trimestre 2011, selon Responsible Investor.Cet investissement, qui s’inscrit dans le cadre de l’engagement pris fin 2009 d’investir dans de tels projets pour un montant de 1 milliard d’euros, concernerait une initiative dans le secteur des énergies renouvelables.
01/12/2010

Siitnedif soon to launch a UCITS-compliant version of Tordesillas

p { margin-bottom: 0.08in; } The Madrid-based management firm Siitnedif has announced that it has registered its first UCITS III-compliant hedge fund in Luxembourg, the Siitnedif Iberian Long/Short, a UCITS-compliant version of its hedge fund Siitnedif Tordesillas. The product will be officially launched on 6 December.At the end of September, the CNMV authorised Siitnedif to provide services in the entire European economic area (see Newsmangers of 30 September).The new absolute return product with daily liquidity will aim for returns of 10%, with volatility of less than 8%. Minimal initial subscription is set at EUR1,000.
01/12/2010

Launch of a sustainable index for the Scandinavian region

SAM, the investment boutique focused exclusively on Sustainability Investing, and Dow Jones Indexes, have launched the Dow Jones Sustainability Nordic Index (DJSI Nordic). Out of the largest companies in the Nordic region by free-float market capitalization, the new index tracks the top 30% with regard to sustainability.The DJSI Nordic includes 29 sustainability leaders from Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden. The index is calculated in EUR and USD and it will be rebalanced annually in September. The 5 top holdings are Novo Nordisk A/S Series B, Nokia Corp., L.M. Ericsson Telephone Co. Series B, Hennes & Mauritz AB Series B, Statoil ASA.
01/12/2010

Confirmation de l’estimation de la taxe bancaire britannique

Le secrétaire d’Etat aux services financiers Mark Hoban a confirmé que l’impôt sur les banques britanniques rapporterait 2,5 milliards de livres par an, un montant déjà évoqué. Mark Hoban a également expliqué devant des parlementaires qu’il était «tout à fait exact» que Londres avait poussé l’introduction unilatérale d’un tel impôt, dans la mesure où cela ne portait pas atteinte à sa compétitivité.
01/12/2010

La croissance polonaise plus forte que prévu

L'économie polonaise a enregistré une croissance de 4,2% sur un an au troisième trimestre 2010, ce qui marque une accélération du rythme de hausse du produit intérieur brut du pays, qui avait progressé de 3,5% au trimestre précédent. Les analystes interrogés par Reuters avaient anticipé en moyenne une croissance de 3,6% sur un an pour la période juillet-septembre.
01/12/2010

AGF Management reprend Acuity

La société de gestion canadienne a conclu le rachat d’Acuity Funds pour 325 millions de dollars canadiens, nouvelle étape dans la consolidation du secteur de la gestion d’actifs après l’annonce du rachat de DundeeWealth par Bank of Nova Scotia. La nouvelle entité affichera environ 51 milliards de dollars canadiens d’actifs sous gestion.
01/12/2010

S&P rassure la France

La France mérite à l’heure actuelle la note AAA de sa dette souveraine, déclare le président de l’agence de notation Standard & Poor’s, Deven Sharma, dans un entretien accordé au quotidien. Il rappelle toutefois qu’aucun pays n’est à l’abri de perdre sa note AAA. La rumeur a couru hier que S&P pourrait placer la note française sous surveillance négative.
30/11/2010

Les prix à la production en hausse de 0,8% en France

Les prix à la production ont augmenté de 0,8% en septembre en France, une progression supérieure aux attentes, montrent les statistiques publiées mardi par l’Insee. La hausse du mois de septembre a été confirmée à 0,3%.
30/11/2010

L’inflation reste stable dans la zone euro

Le taux d’inflation est resté inchangé à 1,9% sur un an en novembre dans la zone euro, un niveau conforme aussi bien aux attentes des économistes qu'à l’objectif de la Banque centrale européenne en termes de stabilité des prix. Eurostat a également souligné que le taux de chômage de la zone euro avait augmenté à 10,1% contre 10,0% en septembre.
30/11/2010

Les coûts d'emprunt flambent sur des marchés tendus dans la zone euro

Le risque de propagation de la crise de la dette souveraine aux pays périphériques de la zone euro continuait de peser sur les marchés européens et sur la monnaie unique, qui est passée un moment sous la barre de 1,30 dollar. Les coûts d’emprunt des pays périphériques poursuivent leur envolée au point d’atteindre, pour l’Espagne et l’Italie notamment, des niveaux inédits depuis l’entrée en vigueur de l’euro. La France est également affectée puisque l'écart de rendement entre le titre de dette française à dix ans et le Bund allemand de référence a augmenté dans la matinée de sept points de base à 58 pdb, son plus haut niveau depuis avril 2009.

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