With over EUR 1 trillion in assets, Amundi is ranked the world’s 12th-largest asset manager. The Pioneer deal would turn it into the world’s eighth-largest asset manager, according to main shareholder Credit Agricole SA of France, handling EUR 1.3 trillion in assets.
Deutsche sells Mexican banking and brokerage business to InvestaBank
November 14, 2016 by
InvestaBank would gain control of Deutsche's lucrative depository-receipt business in Mexico, which has profited from sales of foreign securities (including ETFs) on the Mexican Stock Exchange.
Lazard integrates Latam American advisory operations
November 14, 2016 by
Matias Eliaschev, former MBA Lazard Managing Partner, has been named CEO, Lazard Latin America ex Brazil and Mexico investment banking, effective immediately.
Amundi shows interest in Pioneer acquisition
October 24, 2016 by
Pioneer manages EUR 220 billion and employs 2,000 people in 28 countries. It has Latam offices in Miami, Santiago de Chile and Mexico City.
Janus and Henderson tout service, product strengths in merger of equals
October 7, 2016 by
Andrew Formica, chief executive of Henderson, said, “Henderson and Janus are well-aligned in terms of strategy, business mix and most importantly a culture of serving our clients by focusing on independent, active asset management." The merger is currently expected to close in the second quarter of 2017.
Itaú has pole position for acquisition of Citi’s Brazilian retail banking operation
September 29, 2016 by
Itaú has reportedly outbid Banco Santander in initial offers presented to Citigroup. The Spanish bank is exclusively negotiating on Citi's Argentine operation while Scotiabank is in talks for its Colombian holdings.
Deutsche to sell Argentine unit to the local Banco Comafi
September 7, 2016 by
As part of a so-called “footprint rationalization” strategy, Deutsche is closing its Argentine and Mexican operations while trimming by about 50% its staffing in Brazil as it moves trading elsewhere.
BRZ Patrimônio is Azimut’s third wealth-management acquisition of 2016
August 3, 2016 by
Azimut CEO Pietro Giuliani said the USD 1.2 million acquisition underscores his firm's commitment to Brazil and its "tireless search for local talent."
UniCredit and Santander terminate talks to merge asset managers
August 3, 2016 by
The planned tie-up using the UniCredit's Pioneer Investments trademark had created uncertainty in Latin America, given Santander's strong brand recognition in Brazil, Mexico, Argentina and Chile.
Brazil agency clears way for Bradesco’s takeover of HSBC
June 23, 2016 by
An OK from Brazil's Administrative Council for Economic Defense has cleared the way for Banco Bradesco to complete its takeover of HSBC in the country, with the firms setting a final transaction date of early July.
