Scotiabank CEO Brian Porter has said that the potential acquisition of BBVA’s retail business in Chile was a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”
BCI boosts US presence with USD 528 million purchase of TotalBank
BCI owns City National Bank of Florida and had been in talks with TotalBank’s former owner Banco Popular before it was acquired by Santander, which is commandeered by Jose Antonio Alvarez.
Santander to assume management of JP Morgan’s Brazilian-risk funds
With the deal, Santander could add over USD 5 billion to its USD 80.5 billion in AUMs in Brazil. Santander already has more than 1 million local investors in its Brazilian-domiciled funds.
BlackRock to acquire asset management business of Citibanamex
“BlackRock’s ambition is to become a full solutions provider in key markets around the world," BlackRock's Armando Senra said. "This transaction is a big step forward in that direction in Mexico."
Principal to buy MetLife’s Mexican pension operation
Principal's Roberto Walker said the acquisition strengthens the firm's commitment to Mexico’s pension system. The merged Afore would have close to USD 13 billion in AUMs.
China’s Fosun takes control of Brazilian interactive broker Guide Investimentos
Guide will maintain its current activities in wealth management, digital platforms, private and institutional brokerage, financial planning and insurance sales, according to current owner, Banco Indusval.
Evli Fund Management latest brand added to BTG Pactual’s platform
Evli is a Finnish manager specializing in corporate bonds, factors, small caps and frontier markets. Ignacio Pedrosa, BTG Pactual manager for third-party distribution, believes the firm's high-performing funds are natural fits for AFPs.
Third-party distributor Becon Investment adds Neuberger Berman to lineup
“We are looking forward to presenting the Neuberger Berman platform to our clients and are proud to represent and expand the firm’s presence in Latin America," said Becon's Fred Bates.
Sura to abandon Peruvian insurance and mortgage market to further develop AFP and wealth biz
Seguros Sura Peru will be absorbed by Intercorp’s insurance company Interseguro to make the latter one of the largest Peruvian insurance companies in terms of assets