“We are focused on building a team worthy of the clients we have the privilege of working with in Chile and across Latin America," said Codie Sanchez-Baker, head of Latin America and US Offshore Distribution at First Trust.
BRZ Patrimônio is Azimut’s third wealth-management acquisition of 2016
Azimut CEO Pietro Giuliani said the USD 1.2 million acquisition underscores his firm's commitment to Brazil and its "tireless search for local talent."
UniCredit and Santander terminate talks to merge asset managers
The planned tie-up using the UniCredit's Pioneer Investments trademark had created uncertainty in Latin America, given Santander's strong brand recognition in Brazil, Mexico, Argentina and Chile.
UBS first to add NextShares active ETFs to advisor platform
UBS Asset Management Americas also said it will partner with NextShares Solutions to support the development and launch of UBS-sponsored NextShares funds in 2017.
Brazil agency clears way for Bradesco’s takeover of HSBC
An OK from Brazil's Administrative Council for Economic Defense has cleared the way for Banco Bradesco to complete its takeover of HSBC in the country, with the firms setting a final transaction date of early July.
Allianz completes acquisition of Rogge Global Partners
Consistent with AllianzGI’s previous integrations, the distinct dynamics and processes of Rogge's 30-year-old investment philosophy will be maintained within AllianzGI’s global investment platform.
Hartford Funds partners with Schroders to expand investment platform
“This relationship will allow us to expand the breadth of our investment capabilities and continue to deliver quality solutions to US investors, both now and in the future,” said Jim Davey, president of Hartford Funds.
JP Morgan AM takes minority stake in ETF provider Global X
"Investing in Global X augments our ETF strategy by expanding and deepening our participation in this fast-growing industry," said Jed Laskowitz, co-head of global investment management solutions for JP Morgan Asset Management.
General Atlantic to increase stake in Brazil’s XP Investimentos to 49%
The brokerage firm and fund distributor is growing not only in Brazil but also in the US, where it will probably double headcount this year to about 90 people, with half in Miami and the other half in New York, says CEO Guilherme Benchimol.
Brazil’s Itaú eyes Citigroup’s Latin American operations
An acquisition of Citi's chain of banks in Latin America would help Itaú reduce its dependence on Brazil, acknowledged the firm's Ricardo Villela Marino, head of Latam operations.