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Citywire Recognition of MAPFRE's financial managers and advisors

Oct 25, 2022

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Citywire, the specialized publication, recognized the excellent work of both MAPFRE's mutual fund managers and its financial advisors. As for the first group, five managers from MAPFRE AM, the insurance Group's asset manager, have achieved the coveted ranking from Citywire, whose fund management rankings are highly regarded internationally. Luis García has procured the + rating for managing the MAPFRE Am Behavioral fund; Thomas Nugent has procured the same rating for Fondmapfre Bolsa Europa FI, Fondmapfre Renta Mixto FI, MAPFRE AM European Equities, and MAPFRE AM Good Governance. Beatriz Ranea was also awarded the + rating for managing Fondmapfre Elección Moderada FI, Fondmapfre Renta Mixto FI, and Fondmapfre Rentadólar FI.

One rank ahead, with an A rating, is David Iturralde for managing four funds: Fondmapfre Renta Corto FI, Fondmapfre Renta Fija Flexible FI, Fondmapfre Renta Mixto FI, and MAPFRE AM Capital Responsable. On the highest rung, with an AA rating, is Daniel Gómez for managing MAPFRE Fondtesoro Plus FI and Fondmapfre Renta Fija Flexible FI.

For almost 20 years, Citywire has been rating the track records of more than 16,000 fund managers worldwide. They are present in 64 countries and in more than 280 investment sectors. The performance of each professional is analyzed using a methodology approved by AKG, an independent actuary, and is based on monthly data for the last three years. The review covers the entire market, which means that all managers are eligible for this recognition.

Achieving a Citywire rating represents a milestone, as less than 25% of fund managers reviewed will achieve it. Four ratings are assigned: +, A, AA, and AAA, which is the highest.

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