Barros will manage local and international fixed income for the Chilean asset manager.
Aitor Jauregui named head of BlackRock’s Latam operations
The executive will also head the offshore Latin American high-net-worth-client business, which is concentrated in Miami.
Amundi is closely watching changes in pension systems in Latam
Amundi's Gustavo Lozano said pensions have reached a certain stabilization, "although we will still have to be wary with respect to...the socio-political situation."
Excel Capital seeks closer ties with clients in Uruguay
"Our opening in Uruguay is simply related to the need to be face to face with advisors," says Excel's Cristián Reynal,
Alberto Menéndez leaves institutional distribution at Credicorp to join State Street
The executive will take over management of the State Street office in Chile. The US firm maintains its distribution agreement with Credicorp.
Morgan Stanley adds to Latin American and US Offshore sales team
Denise Casellas and Jennifer Romero will be responsible for relationship management in Mexico and other markets, focusing on both institutional and intermediary channels.
Afore Citibanamex finally fills alternative-investment position
The hiring of Juan Carlos Martin is expected to revitalize investments in alternative assets at Afore Citibanamex, which was recently put up for sale.
Metlife Chile beefs up senior management as it fights redemption effort
MetLife has argued that affiliate redemptions from annuity plans constitutes expropriation and violates the Chile-USA free-trade agreement.
Chile’s Altis AGF hires general manager with expertise in finance and investments
Alfredo Tagle Silva, who has previously held investment-related positions at Banchile, Citibank, and LarrainVial, has joined the senior management team at the AGF.
AllianceBernstein taps seasoned pro Bruno Stein to lead its Brazil expansion
In his few short weeks with AB, Stein, formerly with BlackRock and Itaú, has been taken aback by the sudden interest in global exposure among Brazilian investors.