As newly named head of the Latin American multi-asset trading & advisory team, Nicolas Schmidt-Urzua will be responsible for providing complex trading solutions to the firm’s most sophisticated capital markets clients, including active traders.
HSBC Private Bank appoints US head of investment services and product solutions
September 29, 2016 by
Russell Schofield-Bezer will be responsible for the development and delivery of investment services and offerings to clients, the performance of discretionary and advisory mandates in the region, and the development of new initiatives and product ideas for local distribution.
Lombard International opens new office in Miami
September 28, 2016 by
“The Miami office serves as a gateway for us to engage with and educate advisors of the Latin American high-net-worth community,” said Helmer Arizmendy, senior managing director and Latin America region head for Lombard International.
Scotia Wealth in Mexico allocates USD 650 million to third parties
September 15, 2016 by
Open architecture allows newly branded Scotia Wealth Management to offer the best solutions to its affluent Mexican clients, said VP Jaime Montemayor.
Two more ex-Merrill advisors launch independent boutique firm
September 14, 2016 by
The principals of the newly launched Coral Gables-based Maximai Investment Partners were said to run client books worth a combined USD 550 million.
Moneda taps Rojas to head its HNW segment
August 28, 2016 by
Traditionally an institutional manager, Moneda has been making inroads into the private-client segment, in response to demand from wealthy Chileans and the need to diversify the composition of its investor base and product lines.
Fidelity uncovers what drives millionaires to recommend their advisors
August 23, 2016 by
“We have entered a ‘referral economy’ – where we, as consumers, thrive on sharing the people and things we value with those in our social and professional networks,” says Fidelity's Bob Oros.
Wealthy see their financial security tied to outcome of US election
August 23, 2016 by
"Across party lines, investors see the economy as the biggest issue in the election, outranking concerns like healthcare, national security and foreign policy," said UBS's Paula Polito.
UBS sees Latam outflows as tax amnesties stimulate redemptions
August 3, 2016 by
Net withdrawals from emerging-market clients amounted to USD 2.4 billion in the second quarter -- much of it from Latin America - said UBS's chief financial officer Kirt Gardner.
BBVA Bancomer ‘Estrategias’ fund family exceeds growth expectations
July 22, 2016 by
The new fund family - which includes funds allocating to global managers - responds to client requests for protection from external shocks, reducing volatility and preserving capital, says BBVA investment strategist Victor Piña Piñero.
