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.
Wells to exit international wealth business before end of 2021
January 8, 2021 by
The decision to leave markets in Asia and Latin America reflects regulatory and other constraints facing Wells in the wake of its fake account scandals that have cost it billions of dollars.
Picton takes over institutional distribution duties for Federated Hermes
August 26, 2020 by
Picton will focus on positioning Federated Hermes’ investment capabilities and services in the Latin American pension sector and with other institutions.
SURA launches Lux Sicav to capture global clientele
August 22, 2020 by
"The vehicle launch places SURA on the same footing as the more important global asset management firms, while reinforcing our value proposition," stated Ignacio Calle, CEO of SURA Asset Management.
