As HSBC’s chief private banking executive in the region, Abruzzo will oversee efforts to advance client service offerings and achieve sustainable growth for the business.
Itaú digs claws into Brazilian “un-bank” XP Investimentos, buying 49.9% for USD 2 billion
May 12, 2017 by
The online broker has amassed 410,000 end clients via a network of 2,000 independent agents, and has tried to appeal to investors seeking an alternative to banks. XP has become an important channel for independent asset managers, who are unable to get onto the platforms of large banking entities.
Chile-based LarrainVial will cross Andes to open Buenos Aires office
May 12, 2017 by
LarrainVial is in the process of obtaining a brokerage license in Argentina, which should be approved very soon. The office will be headed by Sebastian Caronni, an Argentine national and partner at the firm, who previously worked at Banco Santander.
WisdomTree cross-lists seven UCITS ETFs in Mexico
May 12, 2017 by
Jonathan Steinberg, WisdomTree CEO and president, said, the listing allows "Mexican investors the option to access and invest in WisdomTree’s existing strategies in a different structure.”
CCR Monthly Approval Report – April 2017
May 1, 2017 by
BNP Paribas led with five ETFs of its Easy family registered in the month, while Axa and Wellington followed with two mutual funds each.
Leadership change announced at Sura-owned AFP Capital
May 1, 2017 by
Andrés Castro, whose career spanned three decades inside the Chilean AFP system, stepped down as chairman of Chilean pension manager AFP Capital. He was replaced by Juan Carlos Jobet, a Sura Asset Mgt. director who previously served in the Piñera government.
Brazilian funds took in record amounts in first quarter of 2017
May 1, 2017 by
The industry's first-quarter net inflows reached BRL 109 billion (USD 35 billion), the highest ever in a first quarter. The positive flows pushed the fund industry’s net assets to BRL 3.7 trillion (USD 1.03 trillion).
BlackRock launches iShares MSCI Argentina and Global Exposure ETF
May 1, 2017 by
Blackrock's Argentina-focused ETF will track the MSCI All Argentina 25/50 Index, said Gerardo Rodriguez, portfolio manager for BlackRock’s emerging markets group.
Bradesco targets Brazilian riches abroad
May 1, 2017 by
Banco Bradesco, Brazil’s second-largest bank by market value, said it will join rivals Banco Itau, BTG Pactual and XP Investimentos and open an office in Miami in July 2017.
Managers hopeful that lower rates will spur demand for cross-border offerings
April 11, 2017 by
Itajubá Investimentos' Carlos Garcia believes the reduction of local interest rates may attract Brazilian investors to global offerings, but cautioned that pension funds still need to be convinced to diversify.
