“The Miami office serves as a gateway for us to engage with and educate advisors of the Latin American high-net-worth community,” said Helmer Arizmendy, senior managing director and Latin America region head for Lombard International.
MFS reorganizes its Latin American sales approach
MFS has lost two Argentina-based directors, named a Miami-based executive as managing director for the Americas, and ended a third-party distribution relationship with Santiago-based Picton Advisors.
Fidelity angles for piece of the Factor ETF action
While commenting on the launch of six factor ETFs, Anthony Rochte, president of Fidelity's ETF-services division, noted that its USD 250 billion in ETF AUMs represents about 11% of all US-domiciled ETF assets.
Two more ex-Merrill advisors launch independent boutique firm
The principals of the newly launched Coral Gables-based Maximai Investment Partners were said to run client books worth a combined USD 550 million.
Columbia Threadneedle boosts strategic beta capability with purchase of ETF family
The acquisition of Emerging Global Advisors adds over USD 900 million across a suite of nine emerging-markets-equity ETFs. The ETFs "enhance and complement our actively managed investment capabilities and bring our expertise to a broader set of investors,” said Columbia Threadneedle's Ted Truscott.
Citi Private Bank names JPM exec as UNHW team leader for Latin America
Garcia-Romero joins Citi from JP Morgan Private Bank, where she served as the market manager and investment team leader for the Andes, Central America and Caribbean region.
Sura launches Pacific Alliance bond fund
Sura's Juan David Perdomo said the Chile-domiciled fund will invest in government and corporate bonds throughout Chile, Mexico, Colombia and Peru. Mirror versions of the fund are expected in other jurisdictions.
Fidelity uncovers what drives millionaires to recommend their advisors
“We have entered a ‘referral economy’ – where we, as consumers, thrive on sharing the people and things we value with those in our social and professional networks,” says Fidelity's Bob Oros.
BlackRock reinforces Latam management team
Andrés De Goyeneche was named regional director for Chile, Peru and Uruguay, while Mauricio Perez Lavin was tapped to lead the product division for institutional clients in Chile.
Wealthy see their financial security tied to outcome of US election
"Across party lines, investors see the economy as the biggest issue in the election, outranking concerns like healthcare, national security and foreign policy," said UBS's Paula Polito.