The institutional-distribution division of BTG Pactual was recently taken over by Danny Aballay, who is tasked with rebuilding the unit after the flight of several of its cross-border clients. His promotion was one of several in the Chilean market.
Institutional risk-management strategies need urgent overhaul, finds AllianzGI RiskMonitor
June 23, 2016 by
Neil Dwane, global strategist at AllianzGI said that that two-thirds of institutions are calling for innovative new strategies to help balance risk-return trade-offs, provide greater downside protection and replace traditional approaches to risk management.
Morgan Stanley opens third Miami office dedicated to Latin American wealth management
June 23, 2016 by
James Jesse, head of International Wealth Management, said he considers the "meeting the offshore-wealth-management needs of Latin American clients" to be a significant growth opportunity. Most of the 22 advisors at the new office are former Credit Suisse employees.
BNP Securities Services launches locally in Peru
June 23, 2016 by
“We are committed to the Latin American region where we have been expanding our network and developing a strong local know-how. Peru is an exciting addition," said Alvaro Camuñas, head of BNP Paribas Securities Services Spain and Latin America.
iShares bears the brunt of Colombian AFP portfolio reshuffling
June 23, 2016 by
The AFPs redeemed USD 522 million from iShares ETFs in February and USD 548 million in January, as allocations to the US and Europe were sharply reduced.
Brazil agency clears way for Bradesco’s takeover of HSBC
June 23, 2016 by
An OK from Brazil's Administrative Council for Economic Defense has cleared the way for Banco Bradesco to complete its takeover of HSBC in the country, with the firms setting a final transaction date of early July.
Scotia Wealth one of Mexico’s biggest promoters of third-party distribution
June 12, 2016 by
With its new brand Scotia Wealth Management, the Canadian firm manages (USD 9 billion) in Mexico, of which 7% is invested in third-party funds such as Compass Group and Black Rock.
Max Pinto takes reins of Allfunds in Chile
June 8, 2016 by
Pinto, a veteran in the Chilean market in fund sales and distribution, replaces Allfunds' Carlos Stozitzky, who has been charged with opening the firm's Colombian office
Chilean AFP replace equity with big positions in fixed income and money market
June 8, 2016 by
Despite the losses in equities, total AFP allocations to cross-border instruments grew by USD 372 million to surpass the USD 61 billion mark - their highest level since December. Vanguard also surpassed iShares as the leading asset gatherer among Chilean AFPs.
Permitting early withdrawals of AFP assets a blow to Peruvian system
June 8, 2016 by
Eduardo Morón Pastor, a social security expert, believes the end game of Peruvian lawmakers is to make pension savings voluntary.
