An acquisition of Citi's chain of banks in Latin America would help Itaú reduce its dependence on Brazil, acknowledged the firm's Ricardo Villela Marino, head of Latam operations.
Old Mutual sells fixed-income group Rogge to Allianz Global Investors
February 9, 2016 by
The transaction would strengthen the fixed-income business of Allianz Global Investors, while giving Rogge Global Partners larger distribution of its products. The transaction, which involved an undisclosed sum, is expected to complete in the second quarter of 2016.
Itaú shopping for private-banking operations in Argentina and Mexico
January 28, 2016 by
Argentina and Mexico are the markets Itaú is considering for expansion, according to Ricardo Villela Marino, executive vice president and board member of the Brazilian behemoth.
Bradesco ponies up USD 5.2 billion for HSBC’s Brazilian operation
August 6, 2015 by
The deal includes HSBC's local fund management operation, worth USD 26 billion, helping Bradesco surpass Itaú in the Brazilian asset manager ranking.
Gávea founders reach deal to buy back Brazilian firm from JP Morgan
August 6, 2015 by
Gávea will keep its hedge funds and private-equity funds, which are the firm’s core businesses. Equity funds and real-estate funds will likely stay with JP Morgan, which operates as a local asset manager in Brazil.
Fóndika AUMs grow 16.2% with purchase of Zurich platform
August 6, 2015 by
While Fóndika currently distributes the local and international funds of 10 managers, CEO Juan Carlos Pelayo noted that new regulations will allow the platform to commercialize any publicly offered Mexican funds it finds interesting.
Banchile likely to absorb Penta fund lineup if merger goes through
July 9, 2015 by
Local analysts believe that the mutual funds of Penta would be rapidly absorbed by the funds of Banchile. However, doubts abound regarding the merger of the two firms' closed-end funds.
Aberdeen deepens global alternatives presence with purchase of US-based boutique
June 4, 2015 by
Aberdeen CEO Martin Gilbert (photo) said the purchase "strengthens further our private-market capability by bringing additional Asian expertise and new US resources." The acquisition enhances its multi-manager coverage of hedge funds, property- and private-market allocations, infrastructure and pan-alternative products.
Prudential commits up to USD 620 million for stake in Chile’s AFP Habitat
October 30, 2014 by
Habitat is Chile's second largest AFP, with USD 44 billion under management, including USD 17 billion in allocations to cross-border ETFs and mutual funds.
XP Investimentos buys Internet brokerage Clear
August 1, 2014 by
The holding company of XP Investimentos announced the acquisition of the Internet brokerage Clear in a transaction estimated at BRL 90 million.
