Aberdeen CEO Martin Gilbert (photo) said the purchase "strengthens further our private-market capability by bringing additional Asian expertise and new US resources." The acquisition enhances its multi-manager coverage of hedge funds, property- and private-market allocations, infrastructure and pan-alternative products.
BNP Paribas delves into alternative investments in Brazil
April 24, 2015 by
President of BNP Paribas AM, Luiz Sorge (photo), predicted that the new area will come to represent between 5% and 10% of overall AUM.
KKR appoints Luis Téllez as senior advisor
April 17, 2015 by
Téllez is the former Chairman of the Board and CEO of the Mexican Stock Exchange, where served for the last five years. In this role, he presided over the largest number of IPO in the history of BMV and he oversaw a full upgrade of the technological capabilities of the exchange.
AUM growth in hedge-fund sector favors already-large firms, says Deutsche Bank survey
March 19, 2015 by
“More and more, we’re seeing today’s hedge fund assets concentrated among the largest managers," said Barry Bausano, co-head of global prime finance at Deutsche Bank.
Neuberger Berman opens office in Colombia
January 29, 2015 by
Mauricio Barreto (photo), who spent 11 years as vice-president of Lehman Brothers and, more recently three years at the Colombian-based Acciones y Valores brokerage firm, will be supported by Ana Maria Roa Sarmiento and together they will service the local investment community.
PineBridge well-placed to take advantage of Latam private-equity opportunities
November 19, 2014 by
Stacy Steimel, managing director, portfolio manager, and head of Latin America Equities, said her firm currently has a preference for the secondaries market, focusing on smaller transactions, as well as private credit.
Patria Investimentos to open Colombian private-equity shop
October 10, 2014 by
The firm, which is backed by Blackstone, has announced that it will open an office in Colombia and investment of up to USD 500 million.
Market experts predict shift to alternative funds as traditional yields shrink
August 26, 2014 by
Pressure on AFPs to deliver decent-sized pensions will lead to greater investment in this category, especially considering the narrow yields of regional fixed-income and the volatility of global equity markets.
Partners Group plants flag in Houston to focus on private energy plays in US and Latam
August 26, 2014 by
The firm said the opening underscores its interest in the US energy sector and shows that it remains positive on Latin America, "despite recent negative investor sentiment surrounding emerging markets."
