SulAmérica's team visited more than 20 global managers in a qualitative and quantitative process that culminated in the choice of ABS Investment Mgt., a specialist in global equity long/short products, said Marcelo Mello, CEO at SulAmerica Investimentos.
Brazilian funds reach new milestone despite suffering redemptions in February
March 17, 2016 by
Despite February’s net redemptions, the fund industry’s AUM increased by 0.95% for the month, reaching BRL 3 trillion, fueled by asset appreciation.
XP Investimentos sees opportunities in broadening its platform with international products
March 6, 2016 by
XP's Gustavo Pires said conversations with global managers are ongoing, after having added locally-domiciled feeder funds of JP Morgan, Western Asset, AllianceBernstein and Principal Financial's Claritas unit to its platform.
Cross-border managers in Brazil encouraged by investor interest in global diversification
February 24, 2016 by
Giuliano De Marchi of JP Morgan AM in Latin America says the number of investors testing the new offerings of international funds in Brazil has grown exponentially compared to just a few months ago, when Instruction 555 came into force.
EFG snatches Swiss bank BSI from Brazil’s BTG Pactual
February 24, 2016 by
For BTG, the sale brings much-needed cash after the November arrest of founder André Esteves triggered massive client money outflows. BTG is left with just a 20% stake in the bank it bought just five months ago.
Brazilian funds start year with outflows from equity and mixed funds
February 24, 2016 by
January’s net sales exceeded the BRL856 million posted in the same month in 2015.
To raise cash, BTG ponders sale of Swiss bank to EFG
February 19, 2016 by
EFG, the Swiss private bank controlled by billionaire Spiro Latsis and his family, would double its assets under management should the sale go through.
Citigroup plans to shutter retail banking operations from Argentina and Brazil
February 19, 2016 by
CEO of Citigroup, Michael Corbat, has been attempting to cut costs and increase revenues by scaling back the group’s global operations. Apparently, Citi's Uruguayan operations, including the wealth-management-distribution business, will survive the scaleback.
BlackRock loses top executive at Brazilian office
January 28, 2016 by
A replacement has not yet been named for Bruno Stein, who played a key role in getting iShares listed on the local exchange and also pioneered in landing the first Brazilian pension allocations in cross-border funds.
Itaú shopping for private-banking operations in Argentina and Mexico
January 28, 2016 by
Argentina and Mexico are the markets Itaú is considering for expansion, according to Ricardo Villela Marino, executive vice president and board member of the Brazilian behemoth.
