The expansion includes plans to grow its dedicated distribution team and continue investing in product access and market support. Karen Knight has been named Managing Director, Head of Latin America.
Tracking the Activities of Global Asset Managers in Latin America

The expansion includes plans to grow its dedicated distribution team and continue investing in product access and market support. Karen Knight has been named Managing Director, Head of Latin America.

BNP Paribas Asset Management's Claudia Ceconelo said inflation, currency volatility and Brazil's upcoming elections supported demand for international funds, with the firm participating in two RFPs for exclusive mandates.

Amid heightened volatility, international asset managers see Brazilian investors shifting toward global diversification, with ETFs and gold moving from tactical trades to structural portfolio allocations.

Executives from Investo, HMC Capital and Franklin Templeton highlight growing institutional demand for international ETFs and active funds, driven by portfolio rebalancing, currency dynamics, geopolitical risks and the search for diversification and resilience in 2026.

International platforms played a "crucial role" in attracting high-net-worth and private banking investors, reflecting a growing search for portfolio diversification, noted Isabella Nunes, responsible for investor relations at JP Morgan AM.

“Our partnership with Investo on the LFTB11 ETF brings Brazilian investors access to a unique structured bond portfolio that provides transparency and flexibility for today’s dynamic economic climate”, said Cauê Mançanares, CEO and founder of Investo.

“Investo's track record of innovation in the ETF space aligns perfectly with VanEck's vision for growth in Latin America. We are excited to contribute our global resources and investment expertise to support Investo's strategic goals for the Brazilian market”, said Jan van Eck, CEO of VanEck,
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