Don Plaus will lead Merrill Lynch's elite Private Banking & Investment Group, which caters to wealthy clients. He'll also oversee the firm's international business, according to news site On Wall Street.
UBS names Velez head of Latin America wealth management
March 8, 2017 by
The Swiss bank said Velez would take on the role in addition to his current responsibilities as head of global ultra-high net-worth Latin America, effective immediately.
Credicorp lands ex-AFP equity manager to spearhead distribution of SSGA ETFs
March 1, 2017 by
Alberto Menendez had been AFP Provida's head of international equity for more than three years before joining Credicorp to manage State Street ETF distribution to Andean institutions.
Natixis Global Asset Management names new CEO
February 13, 2017 by
Jean Raby has been named CEO of Natixis Global Asset Management, and will be in charge of the asset management, private-banking and private-equity business lines.
BNY Mellon expands role of Iberian head Evers to include Latam
January 25, 2017 by
Antonio Salvador Nasur will continue in his regional role based in Santiago, Chile, reporting directly to Sasha Evers, who is based in Madrid.
Northern Trust strengthens South Florida wealth management team
January 25, 2017 by
Northern Trust has promoted Rick Fernandez to managing director of one of its Miami wealth advisory teams, and has hired Xavier Martinez as senior portfolio manager within that team.
Santander AM turns page in wake of Unicredit/Pioneer non-deal
January 25, 2017 by
After the failed merger operation with Pioneer Investments, the Chilean unit of Santander Asset Management is now working on reinforcing its investment team, starting with the entry of Héctor Godoy as head of equity.
New CEO named at AFP Colfondos
January 24, 2017 by
Alain Foucrier Viana was named head of the Colombian pension fund Colfondos, replacing Alcides Vargas Manotas.
Snowden Lane adds ex-Wells international advisors
January 23, 2017 by
David Lautz and Francisco Malfavon have joined Snowden Lane's San Diego office. They are the forming the LEM Group, and bring USD 125 million in client assets, increasing Snowden Lane’s asset base to over USD 3 billion.
MFS announces promotions among Latam team
January 10, 2017 by
Stephan Von Hartenstein, regional director, has taken on additional coverage and support responsibilities for the Southern Cone region. Ignacio Durañona, who had been working as an internal wholesaler since 2015, was promoted to Southern Cone regional manager.
