Vontobel is seeking to hire bankers with Mexican client books for its Zurich office by year-end, according to published reports. But it has not ruled out opening a rep office in Mexico.
Vontobel Wealth Management adds staff to target wealthy clients in Mexico and Brazil
CCR Monthly Approval Report – April 2019
iShares led with 11 ETFs registered in the month, while M&G followed with five mutual funds. Invesco, Nordea,Baillie Gifford, and Vontobel, joined the list along with four alternatives products.
Sura retail offering to include locally listed JPM UCITS
The deal was made possible by JPM's listing of 29 Lux-domiciled funds on the Chilean Stock Exchange, which grants the products public-offering status
Natixis fills recently vacated sales post for Colombia, Peru and Panama
Natixis hired Bogotá-based BNP veteran Lucas Pérez, replacing sales manager Daniel Arias Kluge, who moved to Miami to join Pimco. Pérez reports to Jose Luis León.
Uruguay’s Criteria to distribute Prestige Funds in Southern Cone
The agreement with the UK alts firm responds to what Criteria's William Reekstin views as strong appetite for "investment opportunities in the real economy with low correlation to the public financial markets."
BlackRock: Global institutions shifting from public to private risk
“As the economic cycle turns, we believe that private markets can help clients navigate this more challenging environment,” said BlackRock's Edwin Conway.
CCR Monthly Approval Report – December 2018
Products from BNP Paribas, Lyxor, Fidelity, Amundi and Man won approval, as did Avenue Capital Group to offer its alternative products.
Wells Fargo: US investors want Fed to halt rate hikes
”Our current outlook is for three additional rate hikes over next year before the Fed ends its current rate hike cycle,” said Wells's Brian Rehling.
Natixis Outlook: Institutions prepped for increased volatility, end to bull market
“Our research shows institutional investors are already positioned for the potential market turbulence on the horizon,” said Natixis's David Giunta.
Brazilian fund industry: Seasonal effects led to redemptions in November
Advance collections of income tax and higher expenses leading into summer led to net outflows of roughly USD 5 billion in November.









