XP sees a future for quantitative investing in Brazil, where systematic/quantitative strategies represent less than 2% of total AUM.
BTG Pactual scoops up Universa for USD 132 million
May 31, 2021 by
Universa Group is a diverse firm controlling Empiricus Research, Vitreo Holding, Money Times and Seu Dinheiro.
Matthews Asia turns over Latin American institutional distribution to Picton
May 3, 2021 by
Matthews had previously been using HMC Capital as its Andean distributor, but moved to Picton after a thorough partner search.
BlackRock hires Paula Salamonde to lead Brazilian ETF biz
April 27, 2021 by
Paula Salamonde, who worked at MSCI for 21 years until her departure in 2019, joined BlackRock’s São Paulo office in April.
Exclusive: Franklin Templeton ends Andean distribution partnership with Vision
March 31, 2021 by
Arturo Alegria said Vision maintains relationships with AllianceBernstein and Altment Capital, in addition to the alternatives boutiques Cheyne and Lansdowne.
Azimut ups bets on Mexico with fund launches and acquisition
March 31, 2021 by
The firm announced plans to launch three global portfolios on Mexico's BIVA exchange and took a 51% stake in local asset manager KAAN Capital.
JPM broadens Latam reach, adding iShares exec and three new ETFs
March 11, 2021 by
JP Morgan brought on Carlos Brito, who had led ETF distribution for BlackRock's iShares unit in Mexico for the last four years.
After FT takeover, Legg Mason’s key man in Sao Paulo joins local startup
February 26, 2021 by
After 16 years at Legg Mason in Brazil, Roberto Teperman just debuted a new factor-based fund firm with five other partners, called DAO Capital.
Creuza Advisors sets sights on growth in 2021 despite AFP uncertainties
February 24, 2021 by
Lima-based Creuza plans to add US Equity, EM Equity, EM Debt, US Real Estate and Global PE funds to its offering, says Nicolás Lasarte, who manages the institutional business.
Lexington Partners opens São Paulo office, expanding presence in Latin America
January 18, 2021 by
"We are pleased to establish a local base in Brazil from which to engage directly with investors and high-quality managers," said Lexington's Jose Sosa del Valle.
