The asset manager won an Innovation Award at the 2017 British-Brazilian Awards, celebrating business success between Brazil and the UK as part of the government’s “Think Brazil” week. Columbia Threadneedle has a presence in Brazil through an exclusive distribution agreement with Rio Bravo Investimentos since 2015.
Brazilian pension execs visit London to discuss global investing with three top managers
December 7, 2015 by
Columbia Threadneedle, Aberdeen and Investec hosted a delegation of seven Brazilian pension fund officials as part of a week-long seminar. "With Brazil experiencing a sharp slowdown, it has become clear that there is a need to diversify away from the local market," said Joseph Sweigart, senior institutional sales director at Columbia Threadneedle.
Columbia Threadneedle preps Andean distribution hub in Santiago
November 3, 2015 by
Columbia Threadneedle will have a proprietary distribution presence in Santiago, Chile in early 2016, according to Joseph Sweigart, senior institutional sales director for Latin America for the firm's institutional distribution business.