BlackRock and JP Morgan Asset Management are the sponsors of the underlying cross-border funds being used by Banco do Brasil to introduce Brazilian pension funds to international markets, albeit in very small doses. Brazil's largest corporate pension fund, the Previ, was one of the initial buyers.
Canadian Pension Board installs regional investment office in Sao Paulo
February 6, 2014 by
The pension fund already has significant investments in Latin America, with nearly USD 4.5 billion invested in real estate, public- and private-equity and infrastructure investments.
Fabiano Cintra now in command of Itaú’s ETF distribution
January 30, 2014 by
The It Now series of ETFs are Brazilian-based exchange-traded funds investing in Bovespa-listed securities.
Schroders Brazil names new chief investment officer amid run on AUM
January 30, 2014 by
Schroders Brasil has lost two members of its investment-management team in the last six months. The latest change comes on the heels of a difficult 2013 for equity managers in Brazil and especially for Schroder, which suffered significant outflows.
Santander Brasil is latest to offer funds with international diversification
January 9, 2014 by
The asset manager hopes the two funds, which launched on Jan. 6, will raise a combined BRL 600 million in the first quarter of 2014.
BTG Pactual launches local fund with international investment strategy
December 26, 2013 by
The launch is the latest in a series of new-product introductions in the USD 1 trillion Brazilian fund market aimed at providing local investors with some diversification out of local risk.
Italian asset manager Azimut inks deal with Brazilian advisory FutureInvest
December 13, 2013 by
Italy's asset manager Azimut and FuturaInvest Group have signed an agreement to set up a partnership providing financial advisory services in the Brazilian market.
Brazilian pension funds exploring investment in global private equity
December 11, 2013 by
Renê Sanda, chief investment officer of the USD75 billion Previ, said he’d be looking at the efforts of foreign firms to establish ties to Brazil, form partnerships and attract a wider range of investors.
BNY Mellon announces hiring of Koelle and Salomonde
December 8, 2013 by
Koelle replaced René Boettcher. Salomonde, meanwhile, replaced Zeca Oliveira, one of three executives under the microscope for supposed “irregularities” at the firm. Oliveira and two others were officially dismissed from the company in early December, allegedly in connection with the “irregularities” mentioned above.
Credit Suisse names Pereira as Brazil CEO
May 15, 2012 by
Credit Suisse Group named José Olympio Pereira as chief executive of its Brazilian unit, overseeing investment banking, private banking and asset management divisions. He replaces Antonio Quintella.
