Credicorp's Alejandro Perez-Reyes says the fund will be domiciled in a Latin American country first, with a follow-on UCITS launch possible in the future.
New advisory designation marks resumption of private-banking activity in Argentina
September 28, 2017 by
While local companies can fit into this category, it is expected that foreign banks that left the country due to lack of legal protections will try to make landfall again in Buenos Aires. To do this they will have to open offices in the country and register as an AAGI.
Brazilian retail investors boosted risk profile in August
September 28, 2017 by
The movement reflected these investors’ search for higher returns, especially in medium- and long-term duration investments. In August, the fund industry raised BRL 50 billion (USD 16 billion), up 65% over the previous month.
BNY Mellon Wealth appoints Alex Ramos as senior wealth director
September 28, 2017 by
Ramos will report to managing director Chris Griffin, and will be responsible for business development efforts in the company’s Greenwich office.
World Wealth Report 2017: HNW population and wealth hits new high as ‘BigTech’ encroaches
September 28, 2017 by
More than half of HNWIs (56.2%) say they are open to using BigTech services for wealth management, expecting efficiency, transparency, innovation, and excellent online capabilities, the CapGemini report found.
Fidelity sees larger – but many fewer – M&A transactions among independent BDs
September 28, 2017 by
Fidelity's custody and clearing unit's report examines how M&A is providing independent broker-dealers with an avenue to address market pressures to increase size, productivity and revenue potential.
China’s Fosun takes control of Brazilian interactive broker Guide Investimentos
September 18, 2017 by
Guide will maintain its current activities in wealth management, digital platforms, private and institutional brokerage, financial planning and insurance sales, according to current owner, Banco Indusval.
HSBC channels Andean and Central American wealth clients to UBS
September 17, 2017 by
As part of a streamling, HSBC’s Peter Boyles announced that the bank expects up to 40 employees to be offered positions at UBS. Clients will be referred to UBS’s Wealth Management Americas division.
CCR Monthly Approval Report – August 2017
August 30, 2017 by
Investec and Morgan Stanley had two products each registered, while JP Morgan and Lord Abbett followed completed the list with one fund each.
BTG Pactual set to launch broker-dealer in Argentina
August 30, 2017 by
Grupo BTG Pactual SA's broker-dealer in Argentina will start operations by early September, as Latin America's largest independent investment bank seeks to boost exposure to potential capital markets expansion in the country.
