Itaú's 'Highest Standards' rating reflects Fitch's opinion that the company's investment platform and operational framework are superior relative to the standards applied by institutional investors in international markets.
Hanono jumps to Afore MetLife as new CIO
Hanono has a long track record in the Afore industry, most recently managing the portfolio at Afore Invercap. He is also head of the Afore association's investment committee.
André Cobianchi named head of institutional sales at JPMorgan Brazil
Cobianchi served between 2000 and 2013 at BTG Pactual, where he performed important roles serving institutional clients and acting in in the area of distribution and pricing of local DCM deals.
Deutsche study shows investor demand fueling dramatic growth of ‘liquid alternative’ investments
Liquid alternative investments like hedge funds are now the fastest growing part of the asset management industry. Alternative UCITS assets have grown over 40% annually since 2008, whilst the hedge fund industry has grown 13% and the wider European UCITS industry only 2%. Alternative mutual funds have grown by 38% annually during this period, compared to 9% for US mutual fund industry.
Market Vectors to offer 10 ETFs in Colombia
ETF issuers, including iShares and Horizons, have turned to Colombia as a new avenue for asset gathering, particularly from institutional investors.
Sprenger named CEO of Sura AM and is given seat on Latin American executive committee
In his new role, Pablo Sprenger (photo) is responsible for growth of the pensions and annuities businesses, as well as life insurance and institutional funds in Mexico for Sura Asset Management Mexico.
CCR Monthly Approval Report – August 2014
A total of 22 mutual funds were added in August to the list of approved instruments to receive investments from Chilean Pension Managers (AFPs).
Falcom, newest distributor to AFPs with Oddo offering, seeks other niche vehicles
Roberto Salas (photo) told Fund Pro Latin America that distributing global brands to local AFPs is an additional way of generating value, and complements the development of in-house asset management capabilities.
Aberdeen names business-development head to attack Latam wealth segment
Aberdeen has tapped Luxembourg-based Menno de Vreeze to oversee its New-York and South-Florida-based offshore wholesaling teams.










