Value Advice's Rodrigo González says the firm targets affluent investors that are not receiving the level of service they deserve.
Citi Private Bank seeks to assist FOs in protecting wealthy families’ privacy
November 9, 2018 by
"Without a global standard for privacy protection in a progressively digital world, it is becoming increasingly complex for our clients to safeguard the privacy of wealthy families," says Citi's Edward Marshall.
Exposure to sustainable investment rises with affluence levels, says UBS
October 1, 2018 by
Among the ultra-rich, 40% invest sustainably, compared to 8% of investors with USD 1 million to USD 2 million of investable assets, noted Paula Polito, global client strategy officer, UBS Global Wealth Management.
In welcome move, SEC offers alternative to DOL’s fiduciary rule
May 10, 2018 by
Under chairman Jay Clayton, the SEC's move to create an alternative to the DOL's fiduciary rule is being welcomed by the broker-dealer community.
What does Argentina’s Capital Markets Law mean for asset management? A local attorney provides guideposts
May 10, 2018 by
Dr. Pablo I. Godoy, an associate with the prestigious Argentine law firm Estudio Beccar Varela, highlights the most important points of the new law and connects them with the recent regulatory modifications introduced by the Argentine Securities and Exchange Commission (CNV).
Henriquez passes baton as Insigneo enters new growth phase
April 17, 2018 by
Daniel de Ontanon, a veteran with leadership roles in Citi's private banking area, will take over as Insigneo's CEO, effective April 30, 2018. Raul Henriquez will continue in his role as chairman of the USD 8.5 billion advisory.
Old Mutual wholesalers agree to distribute OMGI funds as independent company
April 17, 2018 by
Old Mutual Global Investors' US offshore and Latin American offshore sales team has gone independent, and will continue to offer OMGI funds - and perhaps other brands - via its newly established, Miami-based, third-party distribution firm.
Sura eyes bigger slice of wealth segment in Mexico
February 26, 2018 by
With the idea of competing in the high-net-worth and private-banking segments, Grupo Sura is now seeking an agreement with a local brokerage firm, Pablo Sprenger, Sura's country CEO, said.
Julius Baer boosts Brazilian wealth presence with Reliance acquisition
February 10, 2018 by
Julius Baer, which already purchased multi-family office GPS Investimentos in Brazil, has agreed to acquire 95% of Reliance Group, another large independent wealth firm.
Andbank bids to be among Argentina’s first licensed global investment advisers
January 9, 2018 by
Andorran private bank Andbank, already active in Mexico and Brazil, wants to be operational in Argentina in the first half of 2018, said Carlos Moreno, the firm's head of the Americas.
