Noting that the Afores were born in 1997 and turn 18 in 2015, Luis Palacio, sales director of BNP Paribas Investment Partners in Mexico, says: "They have reached legal age and must be allowed to make decisions like adults."
Afore Banamex disburses USD 820 million to three global firms
April 9, 2015 by
With the latest disbursement, Banamex has announced mandates of USD 3.2 billion, of which it has already allocated USD 2.1 billion, according to figures maintained by Latin Asset Management.
Banorte-Ixe taps global firms to lead expansion of international fund line
April 1, 2015 by
Banorte-IXE is partnering with Blackrock, Franklin Templeton and BNP to further its goal of boosting the share of its international lineup to 5% of total AUM.
Banamex announces winners of USD 600 million Asian mandate
January 14, 2015 by
The announcement was a coup for Compass Group Mexico, which represents two of the firms that will share in the USD 600 million mandate. Rodrigo Blancas (photo), head of mandates, also revealed that it will be disbursing assets to previous winners of already-existing mandates, after many months of regulatory wrangling.
BNP Paribas names Brazilian president in effort to accelerate growth
October 10, 2014 by
Sandrine Ferdane is replacing Louis Bazire as president of the Brazilian unit. Bazire will continue as head of Latin America.
As assets swell, global managers may reconsider Chilean distribution strategies
April 25, 2014 by
After reaching a certain level of sales, some foreign firms have recognized the need to formalize their local presence. But many still remain faithful to multi-brand distribution. This article takes a fresh look at the pros and cons of the schemes currently in place in Chile.
Banamex funds European mandate to Schroders; Pioneer next in line
April 10, 2014 by
Banamex's second separate-account mandate was awarded to Schroders, BlackRock, BNP Paribas, Pioneer Investments and Franklin Templeton. The other firms have not received funding to date, but funding to Pioneer is said to be next and is pending regulatory approval. Schroder is now managing USD 900 million from Afore Banamex.
Santander said to scoop up BNP’s Miami-based wealth unit
April 2, 2014 by
In a move sure to further boltster its standing as a major player in the Latin American wealth-management segment, Banco Santander is said to have purchased the USD 3 billion Miami private-banking portfolio of BNP Paribas.
BNP to help AXA IM make inroads in Latam wealth space
March 14, 2014 by
Axa IM is keeping up with the growing trend of fund managers seeking to widen their distribution the Latin American region. This step is part of the ongoing efforts of the asset manager - already an important player in the Chilean institutional space - to expand its geographical footprint and break into other business segments.
BNP Paribas launches local custody in Colombia
September 19, 2013 by
The move allows BNP Paribas to provide post-trade services to international banks and investors wishing to invest in Colombia, while supporting the international expansion of banks, brokers and institutional investors based in Colombia and other Latin American countries.
