The investment firm, which manages and advises more than USD 21 billion, strengthens its distribution structure with the appointment of the executive, who will lead commercial initiatives for Argentina and Uruguay.
Tracking the Activities of Global Asset Managers in Latin America

The investment firm, which manages and advises more than USD 21 billion, strengthens its distribution structure with the appointment of the executive, who will lead commercial initiatives for Argentina and Uruguay.

We expect continued strong demand for global fixed income funds, but we are also noticing increased interest in equity and absolute return products. We are optimistic about offering access to semi-liquid alternative vehicles." said Ian Caó, partner and CIO of Gama Investimentos, part of the HMC Capital group.

"What is coming for the future are strategies more tailored to specific needs or sectors," says HMC's Ricard Morales.

The deal has been in force since July in Peru, Colombia and Mexico, while in Chile it will start operating in October this year.

To initiate marketing activity in the region, both firms chose to highlight the Shiller Enhanced CAPE fund, registered with the Chilean Risk Rating Commission on October 24, 2019.

In alliance with leading real-estate companies, the firm plans the first-half launch of a novel mezzanine-type fund in Chile.

The Latin American firm’s investment team, led by Santiago Arias, will collaborate with managers of the Swedish firm's Sustainable Emerging Markets Fund.

José Ignacio Uauy said that his aim in joining HMC Capital was to "support the development and expansion of the business of managing real assets in Chile and in the region."

Ricardo Morales, a partner at HMC Capital, believes Kames brings a unique investment outlook to the Chilean market, as well as to HMC, which already reps for Matthews Asia, Neuberger Berman, Man and Bradesco.

Santiago Arias will lead the business of fund distribution that HMC has built over the last three years, particularly in the area of private equity, a strong suit for the ex-PineBridge Investments manager.
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