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.
UBS/PwC report spotlights upcoming era of billionaire wealth transfers
October 24, 2016 by
As the US heads into "the greatest period of wealth transfer we’ve ever seen, there is much insight that we can gain from the experience of the successful wealth-transfer and legacy planning that takes place in Europe," said John Mathews of UBS Wealth Management Americas.
Fidelity to offer iShares Core ETFs commission-free to advisors and investors
October 24, 2016 by
In announcing a price cut on iShares Core ETFs, Fidelity's Ram Subramaniam said: “We want customers to receive the best value, whether that means offering a Fidelity solution or one from a third-party leader."
BlackRock uses DOL fiduciary rule to promote iShares in advisory channel
October 24, 2016 by
"We aim to set a new market convention for core investing and long-term investors,” said Mark Wiedman, global head of iShares. Fees on its growing US iShares Core ETFs have been slashed.
