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.
Wells Fargo’s advice for 2017: look beyond day-to-day volatility in global markets
January 10, 2017 by
If investors were looking solely at recent disruptive global events, "they wouldn’t have seen what was quietly happening in the background – nearly all asset classes were moving higher,” said Darrell Cronk, president of Wells Fargo Investment Institute.
MFS announces promotions among Latam team
January 10, 2017 by
Stephan Von Hartenstein, regional director, has taken on additional coverage and support responsibilities for the Southern Cone region. Ignacio Durañona, who had been working as an internal wholesaler since 2015, was promoted to Southern Cone regional manager.
CCR Monthly Approval Report – December 2016
January 10, 2017 by
Eight mutual funds were added in December to the list of approved instruments eligible to receive allocations from Chilean Pension Managers (AFPs). Of those, only one it is an equity product, while the others belong to the fixed income and money market asset class categories.
Itau names Constantini as US CEO and head of Northern Hemisphere wealth biz
January 9, 2017 by
Carlos Constantini, who was named CEO of the US unit, will be based in Miami, home to Itau's private-banking operation for Latin American clients. He will take charge of Northern Hemisphere wealth-management, including the Zurich business.
Sovereign wealth funds boost allocations into emerging markets
December 23, 2016 by
Sovereign wealth funds are significantly increasing allocations to private markets (private equity, real estate and infrastructure) and emerging markets, says Will Kinlaw of State Street Associates.
