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13/12/2011

BlackRock, Rogge and Mellon to manage Chilean pension fund assets

With the assistance of the consultant Strategic Investment Solutions and the finance ministry, the central bank of Chile has selected BlackRock and Rogge Global Partners to manage the assets of the corporate bond allocation from the nation’s pension reserve fund, while Mellon Capital Management and BlackRock have been granted the equities mandate, Funds People reports.The Fund managers USD4.49bn in assets, of which 20% will be invested in corporate bonds, and 15% in international equities.The transfer of assets will take place in the period from 1 March 2012 to 28 February 2013.
13/12/2011

Outflows slow in Europe

UCITS-compliant funds continued to post redemptions in the month of October, related to outflows from long-term UCITS funds and money market funds. The month ended with net outflows of EUR30bn, compared with EUR49bn in September, according to statistics from the European financial and asset management association (EFAMA).This slowdown in outflows has been observed in virtually all asset classes. Long-term UCITS funds, meaning all funds excluding money markets, have posted outflows in October of EUR19bn, compared with EUR37bn in September, and EUR55bn in August.The same trend may be observed for equity funds, where outflows halved in October to EUR8bn, from EUR17bn in September (and EUR27bn in August).Bond funds finished the month under review with net outflows of EUR5bn, compared with EUR12bn in September. Diversified funds have seen outflows of EUR5bn, compared with EUR10bn previously.Money market funds, for their part, have seen net outflows of EUR10bn, compared with EUR12bn in September, as banks continue to compete with money market funds to attract investors to savings accounts.Total assets in UCITS-compliant funds as of the end of October totalled EUR5.487trn, up 2.2% due to rebounding markets. For non-UCITS funds, the increase totals 1%, to EUR2.13trn.
13/12/2011

LDE acquires FTSE International from Pearson

The London Stock Exchange (LSE) on Monday announced that it has signed an agreement with the Pearson group to acquire its 50% stake in FTSE International. The transaction, which is valued at GBP450m (EUR527m), will be completed in first quarter 2012, and will make LSE the sole proprietor of the index provider, in which it had already controlled the other half.
13/12/2011

Friends Life recruits from LV=AM

The insurance firm Friends Life has recruited the bond specialist team from LV=Asset Management, to direct strategies for this asset class, at a new entity dedicated to asset management, Friends Life Investments, which will be launched next year, Investment Week reports. Michael Wright, previously head of bonds at LV=AM, becomes director for fixed income. In this role, he will be in charge of asset allocation and direct management of government bond strategies. John Hampton will continue to handle the corporate bond portfolios as head of credit. He will oversee all institutional corporate portfolios, under the direction of Wright. Purna Bhudia and Nigel Bradshaw, who had previously worked with Hampton, will continue in their roles at Friends Life Investments as corporate bond fund managers.
13/12/2011

Vanguard lists funds on Standard Life platform

Standard Life has added 12 of Vanguard’s core index funds to its pensions platform. The new funds will be available to both retail and corporate clients.The funds, which include both bond and equity index funds, will be available on the platform from 16 December 2011, with the exception of the SL Vanguard US Equity Pension Fund which will become available from the end of January 2012.Tom Rampulla, managing director at Vanguard UK comments: «Standard Life will be the first defined contribution (DC) platform in the UK to offer Vanguard funds».
13/12/2011

Lombard Odier IM recruits ING CIO

On Monday, Lombard Odier Investment Managers (LOIM, CHF33.7bn in assets as of the end of September) announced that it has recruited Jan Straatman as chief investment officer (CIO). It is a newly-created position.Straatman will be based in London, will begin in his new role on 1 March 2012, and will report to Hubert Keller, managing partner at Lombard Odier and co-head of LOIM with Thierry Lombard.For two years, Straatman had been CEO and CIO of Pearl Group in London; from 2001 to 2006 he was CIO for capital markets at the Dutch pension fund ABP Investments.Mark Weber, currently a member of the managing committee at ING IM United States, will replace Straatman as CIO of ING, and will take on responsibility for Europe and Asia.
13/12/2011

Axa IM releases Framlington Global High Income fund in Germany

On 12 December, Axa Investment Managers Germany announced that the UCITS-compliant fund AXA WF Framlington Global High Income (see Newsmanagers of 25 October) has received a sales license for Germany from BaFin. It has also been licensed for sale in Austria.The product aims for 1.5 to 2.5 times the return in dividends from the MSCI AC World index. Minimal subscription is set at EUR5m for institutional investors. There is no minimal investment for retail clients.
13/12/2011

DWS to liquidate a real estate FoF

The db Immoflex fund (DE000DWS0N90) will be liquidated on 16 November 2012, DWS (Deutsche Bank group) has announced, according to Das Investment. The fund, which suspended redemptions on 16 May, is invested in nine open-ended real estate funds, whose redemptions have been frozen, five of which are in the liquidation process.As of 30 November, liquidity in the fund was limited to 10.3%, which is insufficient for redemptions to be reopened.Fees of 0.9% per year have been lowered to 0.1%.
13/12/2011

Credit Suisse delays reopening of redemptions from CS Euroreal

The open-ended real estate fund CS Euroreal (EUR6.2bn in assets as of the end of October) will not reopen redemptions before 31 Decmber 2011, as had long been pledged by Credit Suisse Asset Management Immobilien: the asset management firm is now aiming to reopen redemptions from the fund before the two-year deadline for the redemption freeze (18 May 2012), although liquidity has now been increased back to 25% of assets, with EUR1.25bn as of 9 December, the Market Update newsletter for December 2011 announces.CSAM states that due to liquidation of real estate funds by two rivals, and uncertainty due to the euro zone debt crisis, it has opted for more conservative management, and would like to create an additional liquidity cushion. Talks are underway over sales of properties for a total of EUR850m.ISIN code: DE0009805002
13/12/2011

Two new ETNs from PowerShares

PowerShares has recently launched two new ETNs, Mutual Fund Wire reports. The funds, entitled PowerShares DB U.S. Inflation ETN and DB U.S. Deflation ETN, track the difference between inflation-linked Treasury bonds (TIPS) and Treasury bonds with the same durations.
13/12/2011

Swedish investors turn to balanced funds

In November, balanced funds were the only category of funds to have recorded net inflows in Sweden. They have posted net inflows of SEK7.6bn, or EUR0.84bn, according to the most recent statistics from Fondbolagens Förening, the Swedish investment fund association. This comes despite the fact that the industry for funds on sale in Sweden has seen net outflows of SEK3.4bn (EUR0.37bn), driven by outflows of SEK9bn from equity funds (nearly EUR1bn). Since the beginning of the year, the balanced fund category has recorded inflows of SEK20.1bn, or EUR2.22bn, while the industry for funds on sale in Sweden has seen outflows of SEK7.7bn (EUR0.85bn). These outflows are entirely due to equity funds, which have seen redemption demands of SEK69.2bn, or EUR7.65bn. In addition to balanced funds, the other popular category since the beginning of 2011 has been money market funds, which have seen inflows of SEK34.8bn (EUR3.84bn). As of the end of November, assets in the sector totalled SEK1.782trn, or about EUR197bn, of which 52% remain in equity funds, Balanced funds, for their part, represent SEK380bn, or EUR42bn. Since the beginning of the year, assets have fallen by SEK182bn (EUR20bn).
13/12/2011

Positive end to the year for hedge funds

Hedge funds are expected to finish the year 2011 on a positive note. The Globe Op Capital Movement Index of hedge funds for December 2011 shows 141.01 points, 1.55 points more than in November. Growth is due to gains of 3.41% in assets under administration for clients of GlobeOP for subscriptions, and an increase in 1.86% in redemptions. In the past twelve months, the index has gained 14.40 points.
13/12/2011

Lyxor launches first double short ETF of Ibex 35

Bolsas y Mercados Españoles (BME) on 12 December announced that it has admitted the first inverse ETF with leverage of 2 based on the Ibex 35 index to trading. The fund is the Lyxor ETF Ibex 35 Doble Inverso Diario, issued by Lyxor Asset Management (Société Générale group). The product replicates the inverse of the daily evolution of the Ibex 35 index (2x), with dividends reinvested.The product is registered in France (FR0011042753) and charges fees of 0.40%. It becomes the 67th ETF listed in Madrid.
13/12/2011

JP Morgan AM offers hedging in CHF to local investors

JP Morgan Asset Management on 12 December announced that it is adding to its range of products aimed at Swiss investors, with an offer of new investment funds hedged in Swiss francs. “Following the high fluctuations in the currency market and the sharp rise of the Swiss franc (CHF) in the past few months, Swiss investors are increasingly exposed to undesirable currency risks on their foreign investments. Portfolios are exposed to unusually high fluctuations, and currency losses are reducing most profits made on international investments to near zero. Many Swiss investors have said that they would like a solution adapted to local needs, aimed at investors who think in terms of Swiss francs, without wanting to sacrifice the recognized advantages of investment abroad,” JP Morgan AM explains in a statement. JP Morgan Asset Management has recently added to its “CHF hedged” product range on the Swiss market, with the following offerings: -JPMorgan Investment Funds – Income Opportunity Fund A (cap) – hedged in CHF -JPMorgan Funds – Global Strategic Bond Fund A (cap) – hedged in CHF -JPMorgan Funds – Highbridge Diversified Commodities Fund A (cap) – hedged in CHF -JPMorgan Funds – Global Consumer Trends Fund A (cap) – hedged in CHF
13/12/2011

Unigestion plans to grow by 10-15% per year

In the next five years, Fiona Frick, CEO of Unigesdtion, would like to grow the firm’s business by 10-15% per year, half of which will come from existing clients, and the other half from new clients, Financial Times Fund Management reports. A large part of these inflows will come from Europe, where the Swiss firm has a strong presence. But Unigestion has recently opened an office in Asia, and is looking at the United States. “One day we may take the jump,” says Frick.
13/12/2011

Promotions at Partners Group

The Swiss asset management firm Partners Group has announced several promotions. Andreas Baumann has been appointed as a partner. He is co-head of the Singapore office, which is in charge of all investments in the Asia Pacific region. Dr. Michael Studer, who also becomes a partner, is in charge of the portfolio & risk management team. The following people, members of management teams, have been promoted to managing director: Christian Ebert, Scott Essex, Sergio Jovele, Raphael Meier, Dr. Raymond Schnidrig, Alex Cho, Robert Collins.
13/12/2011

Bill Gates consolidates stake in Swiss firm Givaudan

The founder of Microsoft, Bill Gates, has consolidated his stake in the Geneva-based group Givaudan. According to a publication from the Swiss stock exchange (SIX Exchange Regulation), Gates now controls 10.29% of the world’s largest perfume and scent manufacturer. Gates made his first entry into the capital of the Swiss group in mid-February 2011, with an acquisition of a 3.3% stake indirectly via Cascade Investment LLC, Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Harris Associates. He then increased his stake to 5.24% in July this year.
13/12/2011
Gestion d'actifs

Le GIE AGIRC-ARRCO porte de l'intérêt pour les ETF principalement pour les fonds tactiques

Lors d’un débat organisé par Ossiam, Philippe Goubeault (Directeur financier du GIE Agirc-Arrco) a été interrogé sur l’usage des ETF en tant qu’investisseur institutionnel. Ce sont des véhicules que la réglementation de l’Agirc-Arrco permet d’utiliser tant que les actifs sous jacents sont éligibles. Les ETF représentent, pour l’institution, un intérêt dans les fonds tactiques mais le poids de ces véhicules est tout de même faible dans son portefeuille. L’institution en possède 10% (2/3 sont des OPCVM de droits étrangers et 1/3 de droit Français).
Gestion d'actifs
13/12/2011

Les CoCos européens éveillent l'intérêt

L’Autorité bancaire européenne a détaillé les caractéristiques de nouveaux titres hybrides qui permettront aux établissements de combler leur déficit de capital d’ici fin juin 2012. Les banques pourraient surtout en émettre dans le cadre d’opérations d'échange de dette.
13/12/2011

L’inflation chinoise en pente douce

Selon Li Daokui, conseiller de la Banque populaire de Chine cité par le journal, la hausse des prix à la consommation devrait ralentir à un rythme de 2,9% l’année prochaine. Li Daokui anticipe également une baisse du prix des biens immobiliers, et table sur une poursuite des mesures déjà engagées par Pékin cette année pour relancer l’activité.
13/12/2011

La Chine pose ses conditions à l’aide européenne

Pékin va soumettre son aide à l’Europe à certaines conditions, dont le soutien du Vieux continent à l’accès de la Chine au statut d’économie de marché, indique au journal le directeur du centre de recherche économique de l’Université de Peking, Yao Yang. Ce dernier reconnaît néanmoins que la faillite de l’euro sera néfaste à la Chine, laissant le dollar comme seule monnaie de réserve.
13/12/2011

GE Capital Real Estate lève 400 millions d’euros

Pour un nouveau véhicule baptisé «Gateway» et destiné à investir dans l’immobilier de bureaux à Londres, Paris, Berlin, Hambourg, Francfort, et Munich, GE Capital Real Estate a levé 400 millions d’euros auprès d’investisseurs tiers. La taille totale de la base d’actifs devrait atteindre un milliard d’euros avec une période d’investissement de deux ans, pouvant être prolongée d’une année.
13/12/2011

Pour Fitch, le sommet de l'UE accroît la pression sur les notes

Fitch Ratings a estimé hier que l’incapacité des dirigeants européens à trouver une solution «globale» à la crise de la dette avait accru la pression à court terme sur les notes souveraines des pays de la zone euro. Le sommet des chefs d’Etat et de gouvernement de l’Union a débouché vendredi sur un accord ébauchant un nouveau traité intergouvernemental censé faire avancer l’intégration économique au sein de la zone. «Il semble qu’une ‘solution globale’ à la crise actuelle ne soit pas d’actualité», selon Fitch. «L’approche graduelle retenue implique des coûts économiques et financiers supplémentaires par rapport à une solution globale immédiate. Cela signifie que la crise se poursuivra à des niveaux d’intensité variables tout au long de 2012 et probablement au-delà, jusqu'à ce que la région soit en mesure de connaître une reprise économique solide», ajoute l’agence.
13/12/2011

Truffle Capital s’implante à São Paolo

Le groupe de capital-risque a annoncé qu’il allait s’implanter début 2012 à São Paolo au Brésil, ce qui lui permettra de tirer parti du potentiel de ce pays afin d’y développer les sociétés de son portefeuille et «d’investir dans des sociétés innovantes brésiliennes prometteuses», notamment dans les technologies de l’information.
13/12/2011

Pas de hausse d'impôts en Espagne

L’Espagne n’augmentera pas la pression fiscale pour résoudre ses difficultés budgétaires, a déclaré hier le Parti populaire (PP), dont le leader, Mariano Rajoy, a prôné l’austérité pour réduire les déficits et la dette. Le porte-parole du PP a expliqué qu’une augmentation de la fiscalité serait malvenue alors que la croissance faiblit et que l'économie peine à créer de l’emploi.
13/12/2011

Baisse du déficit américain en novembre

Le déficit budgétaire américain a reculé à 137,3 milliards de dollars en novembre, contre 150,39 milliards un an plus tôt et 139 milliards de dollars anticipé par le consensus Reuters, a annoncé hier le Trésor américain. Le déficit sur l’ensemble de l’exercice débuté en octobre s'élève à 235,77 milliards, contre 290,83 milliards sur la même période l’année précédente.

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