Persio Arida, who became BTG's chairman only in December last year, will be replaced by Roberto Kalim, currently BTG Pactual’s co-chief executive officer, according to a securities filing.
SSGA: Current environment favors sectors over style for investment advisors
November 21, 2016 by
“The 'lower for longer' return environment has many investment professionals taking a more precise approach to asset allocation, which favors sectors and industries over style-based investing,” said Nick Good, co-head of the Global SPDR business at State Street Global Advisors
MFS sentiment study: investors confident in active management
November 18, 2016 by
MFS's Carol Geremia notes that a current strong bias toward active management should continue, especially with many investors worried about increased market volatility in coming years.
Credicorp Capital picks up distribution of Rogge funds
November 17, 2016 by
Credicorp's Ignacio Montes said incorporation of the Rogge products came about as a direct result of its acquisition by Allianz, since the German firm already has a distribution agreement Credicorp.
Lombard International appoints ex-UBS wealth boss as head of Latin America
November 17, 2016 by
Andreas Meier joins Lombard International from UBS Deutschland AG, where he was head of wealth management for Latin America. In this newly created role, he will be based in Luxembourg and will report to Axel Hörger, CEO Europe.
EFG International taps ex-Citi Latam director to head Americas team
November 14, 2016 by
Marcelo Coscarelli had been managing director for wealthy and HNW clients at Citibank Latin America. From 2008 through 2012, he was COO at Itaú Private Bank International in Miami.
State Street inks distribution deal with Credicorp Capital
November 14, 2016 by
In commenting on the appointment of Peruvian-owned Credicorp Capital as its Andean distributor, SSGA's Nick Good said, “Latin America is a strategically important market to the SPDR business."
Lazard integrates Latam American advisory operations
November 14, 2016 by
Matias Eliaschev, former MBA Lazard Managing Partner, has been named CEO, Lazard Latin America ex Brazil and Mexico investment banking, effective immediately.
MFS International hires Miami-based associate director and wholesaler
October 25, 2016 by
Eric Figueroa will be responsible for the sale of MFS Meridian Funds, working with advisors across all channels, including family offices, independents, banks and wirehouses, in the southeastern United States, the Caribbean and Central America.
Franklin’s senior director for the Americas assumes Paris-based role
October 25, 2016 by
Michel Tulle, currently based in Buenos Aires, will report from Paris as of January 2017 to Vivek Kudva, managing director of EMEA, and responsible for the coordination and development of the business in this area.
