Universa Group is a diverse firm controlling Empiricus Research, Vitreo Holding, Money Times and Seu Dinheiro.
Amundi nears deal to buy rival Lyxor for EUR 825 million
Acquisition strengthens Paris-based asset manager’s position in fast-growing European ETF industry.
Azimut ups bets on Mexico with fund launches and acquisition
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.
Santander PB to acquire USD 4.3b Miami wealth biz of Indosuez
"We want to keep growing our business – especially in geographies where we see major commercial potential like the US," said Santander's Víctor Matarranz.
Deal with Aiva boosts Allianz’s distribution into Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay
"Now more than ever, we are concentrated on broadening our distribution partners and prioritizing proximity," said Allianz GI's Alberto D’Avenia.
Credit Suisse to take stake in Brazilian digital broker Modalmais
“This transaction further enhances our ability to serve our clients digitally while getting access to additional client segments in a fast growing environment,” said Credit Suisse's Philipp Wehle.
BTG Pactual locks up regional distribution deal with T. Rowe Price, hires new sales head
The Chilean subsidiary of the giant Brazilian group already has distribution agreements with the firms Evli, Reliance Singapore, Solar Capital Partners, Audax, Mobius Capital and Krane Funds.
Becon lands distribution deal with EFG’s New Capital fund range
New Capital is the mutual fund arm of EFG Asset Management, a global investment manager with both a Dublin and Luxembourg range of funds.
Habitat swarms Colombia with acquisition of Colfondos
The Chilean pension giant, which also has a small operation in Peru, is buying the USD 11.5 billion Colombian AFP from Scotiabank and Mercantil Colpatria.
Credit Suisse’s InvestLab platform merged into Allfunds
Closing of the transfer of Credit Suisse InvestLab to Allfunds is expected in Q3 2019. Subsequent transfer of the related distribution agreements by Credit Suisse is expected to be completed in Q1 2020.