The industry has raised BRL 146 billion (USD 45 billion) in the year-to-date and BRL 212 billion (USD 66 billion) in the 12 months.
Legg Mason builds on feeder fund biz in Brazil
August 15, 2017 by
The firm has listed a locally domiciled vehicle that feeds into an equities fund run by affiliate Rare Infrastructure, and another that invests in a global credit fund managed by Brandywine Global.
Sura loses wealth-team heavy hitter to LarrainVial
August 14, 2017 by
Chile-based Juan Pablo Valdes, who was heading a Sura Asset Management wealth-management team with USD 2 billion in client assets, has joined LarrainVial Asset Management as commercial director.
GIS, Northeast and Hencorp rebranded as Insigneo, a firm with USD 8 billion in client assets
August 14, 2017 by
Raul Henriquez is the CEO of Insigneo, the result of the integration of several companies: Global Investor Services, HB Asset Management, Alpha Capital, Hencorp Wealth Advisors, and the recently acquired Northeast Securities.
Colombian AFPs shun US, see better opportunities in Europe and Asia
August 10, 2017 by
AFP exposure to Europe, Asia and even emerging markets were at year-to-date highs, as the rise of the US stock market failed to excite Colombian portfolio managers.
Senior Goldman exec to take reins of Julius Baer’s Latin operations
July 31, 2017 by
Beatriz Sanchez is slated to replace Gustavo Raitzin, who has led the Julius Baer's Latin America effort since 2005, overseeing the firm's expansion in Latin America and broadening the business along a network of currently eight locations.
CCR Monthly Approval Report – July 2017
July 31, 2017 by
Only three products were added in the month from three different asset managers: HSBC, Macquarie and Kames Capital.
BNY Mellon Latam head sees opportunities in Chile, Uruguay and potentially Mexico
July 31, 2017 by
Sasha Evers, who leads BNY Mellon IM's Latin business from Madrid, says the firm will maintain its current team size in Santiago, Chile, while pursuing a strategy of organic growth.
Brazilian fund industry attracts USD 36 billion in flows in first half
July 31, 2017 by
Affluent investors were behind most of the gains, and they allocated mostly to fixed-income and balanced/mixed funds. Short-term funds were outperforming other savings and investment vehicles in the market, leading to a migration of investors toward these vehicles.
UBS Wealth Management: Anxiety abounds among baby boomers approaching retirement
July 31, 2017 by
UBS's Paula Polito said that baby boomers, instead of 'living to work,' need to start 'working on living,' i.e. figuring out how they will fill their time and find their purpose once they leave the workforce."
