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.
Fidelity sees larger – but many fewer – M&A transactions among independent BDs
September 28, 2017 by
Fidelity's custody and clearing unit's report examines how M&A is providing independent broker-dealers with an avenue to address market pressures to increase size, productivity and revenue potential.
China’s Fosun takes control of Brazilian interactive broker Guide Investimentos
September 18, 2017 by
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.
Amundi-Pioneer merger set to close on July 3
June 27, 2017 by
Amundi CEO, Yves Perrier, said: “The acquisition of Pioneer is a major step in the implementation of Amundi's strategy. It enables us to consolidate our position as European leader while enhancing the range of products and services offered to our clients."
Sura to abandon Peruvian insurance and mortgage market to further develop AFP and wealth biz
June 12, 2017 by
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
One of Brazil’s last large, independent multi-family offices scooped up by UBS
June 5, 2017 by
Swiss banks including Julius Baer Group and Credit Suisse Group are already well-positioned in Brazil and are wagering on continued expansion of the private-banking industry.
Itaú digs claws into Brazilian “un-bank” XP Investimentos, buying 49.9% for USD 2 billion
May 12, 2017 by
The online broker has amassed 410,000 end clients via a network of 2,000 independent agents, and has tried to appeal to investors seeking an alternative to banks. XP has become an important channel for independent asset managers, who are unable to get onto the platforms of large banking entities.
Santander, Intesa Sanpaolo to sell Allfunds Bank in USD 1.9 billion deal
March 7, 2017 by
"Our role as an investor, together with our partner GIC, will be to support the Allfunds team in accelerating growth, both organically and through select M&A," said Zita Saurel, managing director at PE fund Hellman & Friedman.
Aberdeen to be acquired by Standard Life in USD 4.7 billion stock deal
March 6, 2017 by
The deal, which will create a USD 800+ billion asset manager, is the latest move by the active management industry to combat a tide of investors shifting money to low-cost, passive funds.
Merger consolidates two broker-dealer networks with deep ties to Latin America
February 7, 2017 by
Pending regulatory approval, Northeast Securities' international business operation will merge with Global Investor Services, creating a network with more than USD 8 billion in customer assets.
