"Reflation is set to take root this year and could well be the final prompt that institutions have needed to rethink their cash allocations and views on risk," said Edwin Conway, global head of the institutional client business at BlackRock.
BNY Mellon expands role of Iberian head Evers to include Latam
January 25, 2017 by
Antonio Salvador Nasur will continue in his regional role based in Santiago, Chile, reporting directly to Sasha Evers, who is based in Madrid.
Brazilian fund industry logs net inflows of BRL 109 billion in 2016
January 25, 2017 by
The fund industry reported record net inflows in December BRL 17 billion (USD 6 billion) with BRL 10 billion flowing into retirement funds (a record haul for any month), BRL 6.2 billion into fixed-income funds and BRL 2.6 billion into private-equity funds.
Northern Trust strengthens South Florida wealth management team
January 25, 2017 by
Northern Trust has promoted Rick Fernandez to managing director of one of its Miami wealth advisory teams, and has hired Xavier Martinez as senior portfolio manager within that team.
New CEO named at AFP Colfondos
January 24, 2017 by
Alain Foucrier Viana was named head of the Colombian pension fund Colfondos, replacing Alcides Vargas Manotas.
Snowden Lane adds ex-Wells international advisors
January 23, 2017 by
David Lautz and Francisco Malfavon have joined Snowden Lane's San Diego office. They are the forming the LEM Group, and bring USD 125 million in client assets, increasing Snowden Lane’s asset base to over USD 3 billion.
Toesca AGF relaunches with team of ex-BTG execs
January 13, 2017 by
The independent Chilean firm was spun off by Moneda Asset Mgt. and purchased by ex BTG executive Alejandro Reyes. Since then, it's been populated by a slew of BTG analysts and managers, including lead portfolio manager Rodrigo Rojas.
Evans leaves Investec to take Oppenheimer post
January 13, 2017 by
Tom Evans told Fund Pro Latin America that his role and coverage territory at Oppenheimer will be similar to that of Investec, specifically the US offshore business covering New York, Texas, California and Toronto.
Becon Investment Management to help global brands gather assets in Latam intermediary channel
January 12, 2017 by
Three deeply experienced sales executives have formed Becon Investment, which primarily seeks to represent third-party fund managers in the intricate, relationship-dependent US Offshore and Latam Offshore market.
Natixis survey: Volatile market environment prompting more active investing
January 10, 2017 by
“Unprecedented economic and political forces around the world are the top concern for institutions in 2017,” said John Hailer, CEO of Natixis Global Asset Management for the Americas and Asia and head of global distribution.
