The Central American nation was placed on the list in June 2014 after the IMF deemed there were significant flaws in its anti-money laundering policies.
Latam private-equity and VC activity didn’t let up in 2015, trade group says
March 17, 2016 by
Mexico, the second most active market behind Brazil, saw a record USD 2.3 billion invested through 88 transactions in 2015, said Cate Ambrose, president and executive director of the Latin American Private Equity and Venture Capital Association.
Ex Citi and Itaú private bankers hook up with WE Family Office
March 17, 2016 by
Manual Cabielles and George Moscoso have joined WE's Miami office as relationship managers, expanding the firm's reach among Latin American families.
Old Mutual may put Mexican and Colombian retirement operations on the block
March 7, 2016 by
Old Mutual is said to be considering selling or spinning off its Latin American operations - including its retirement business in Mexico and AFP in Colombia - as part of a global restructuring.
Snowden Lane plucks two more Merrill advisors for budding NRC team
March 7, 2016 by
Snowden Lane Partners' non-resident-client business is staffed almost entirely by ex-Merrill Lynch personnel, as the latter firm has undergone a restructuring.
Fiduciary Trust re-hires Cabanas to boost business development in South Florida
March 7, 2016 by
As part of the firm’s Latin America strategy, Michael Cabanas will work with individuals and families based primarily in Brazil, Colombia and Mexico
Sura Asset Management appoints new regional CEO
March 7, 2016 by
Ignacio Calle Cuartas, current vice president of corporate finance at SURA Group, will replace Andrés Castro as CEO of the company as of May 1, 2016.
Deutsche: global investors still look to hedge funds, and many plan to increase positions in 2016
February 24, 2016 by
Ashley Wilson, who co-authored Deutsche's 14th annual Alternative Investment Survey, noted that investors remained positive about the asset class "despite a challenging year for global financial markets and for hedge funds."
To raise cash, BTG ponders sale of Swiss bank to EFG
February 19, 2016 by
EFG, the Swiss private bank controlled by billionaire Spiro Latsis and his family, would double its assets under management should the sale go through.
Santander unveils Spanish fund lineup to Andean AFPs
February 9, 2016 by
With Lázaro de Lázaro, CEO of Santander Asset Management España in tow, the manager took a roadshow to Chile, Peru and Colombia, talking up its recently approved Spanish fund lineup and emphasizing the importance of diversifying portfolios to Europe.
