AllianceBernstein, fresh off winning an Afore mandate, is ready to expand its operations in Mexico. It is actively seeking other mandates while deepening ties to the retail segment, according to Miguel Rozensztroch, senior managing director for Latin America.
HMC reinforces real-estate fund team with hire of ex-Itaú-Corpbanca exec
José Ignacio Uauy said that his aim in joining HMC Capital was to "support the development and expansion of the business of managing real assets in Chile and in the region."
Afore Principal to evaluate mandate options in January
As the the pension manager looks to gain approvals to incorporate MetLife Afore into the fold, CEO Mariano Ugarte said the firm will evaluate whether to implement an already-approved external mandate in January 2018.
Peruvian AFPs may bump against alternatives ceiling in medium term
HMC's Daniel Dancourt said if Peruvian AFPs continue to buy alternatives at their current rate, the maximum multi-fund limits may be reached in three to five years.
Transamerica joins forces with local Mexican manager Akaan
Akaan's chairman and founder, Fernando Quiroz, was formerly CEO and vice-chairman of Citigroup's Institutional Clients Group for Mexico and Latin America.
HSBC channels Andean and Central American wealth clients to UBS
As part of a streamling, HSBC’s Peter Boyles announced that the bank expects up to 40 employees to be offered positions at UBS. Clients will be referred to UBS’s Wealth Management Americas division.
Afore XXI Banorte makes it easy for Mexican expats to save for retirement
XXI Banorte's Juan Manuel Valle Pereña said the Afore's alliance with uLink gives US-based Mexican expats an easy-to-navigate and easy-to-access service to make voluntary retirement contributions from any device or computer.
Vanguard sees cost competition aiding its AUM growth in Mexico
“In recent years our clients have told us they like Vanguard's low-cost quality offering, but they wanted more presence and a closer relationship with us," said Juan Manuel Hernández, and ex-BlackRock and iShares executive named to head Vanguard's first Mexico City office.
MFS looks to reinforce its Latin American sales team
Miami-based L. José Corena, managing director-Americas, will continue to oversee of sales and administrative matters in the region as MFS looks to fortify its Latin American sales effort.
AllianceBernstein sets up in Chile, and keeps partnership with Vision Advisors
Ignacio Fuenzalida, who was heading MFS Investment's efforts in the Andean region, was hired to run AB's newest Latin American office. Alliance will continue using Vision Advisors as a rep firm in a more targeted effort.