Becon adds to sales team with new hire

Cristobal Garcia Colombo is the latest addition for the independent fund distributor. He will work from the firm's main office in Buenos Aires.

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Natixis: Institutions added alternative investments to counter surge in volatility

“The sudden return of market volatility is a healthy reminder that it’s important to take a consistent approach to portfolio diversification,” said David Giunta, CEO for the US and Canada at Natixis.

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MFS appoints Chile and Peru sales head

Perez Iturraspe will oversee all sales and client-service operations in the two countries effective immediately. He has relocated from Buenos Aires to Santiago and will report to L. José Corena, managing director for the Americas.

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Old Mutual to offload Latin American operations, including Colombian AFP

The Skandia name is set to be revived in Latin America by the prospective buyer, the Chinese-owned CMIG International.

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Mirabaud AM exec shakeup brings new coverage of Latin America

Elena Villalba will be responsible for business development in Spain, Portugal and Latin America. Meanwhile, Raimundo Martín, managing director for Iberia and Latin America since October 2012, is leaving the company.

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Fidelity launches international factor-based ETFs

“Many investors have expressed strong interest in international dividend and value factor strategies,” said Greg Friedman, head of ETF management and strategy at Fidelity.

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Schroders bolsters Chilean presence with Banchile tie-up; eyes role in alternatives

The appetite for alternative products from clients in the region is here to stay, says Schroders' head of South American distribution, Alex Toledo.

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BlackRock: Boomers missing out on ETF revolution

“Boomers, who came of age during one of the most extended bull markets in memory, may still be holding onto a stock-picking mentality,” says Martin Small, head of US iShares at BlackRock.

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MFS opens Americas sales hub in Miami

An initial executive at the new Miami office will be Eric Figueroa, who was named regional representative for the Colombian market.

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BlackRock: Global institutions look to real estate, hedge funds and infrastructure as stock valuations peak

BlackRock's Edwin Conway says his clients' two-pronged strategy for navigating risk and volatility is to maintain cash levels and selectively take active positions in alternatives and other illiquid vehicles.

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