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.
Morgan Stanley opens third Miami office dedicated to Latin American wealth management
June 23, 2016 by
James Jesse, head of International Wealth Management, said he considers the "meeting the offshore-wealth-management needs of Latin American clients" to be a significant growth opportunity. Most of the 22 advisors at the new office are former Credit Suisse employees.
Credit Suisse to shutter Panama private-banking office
May 26, 2016 by
The bank said the closure was unrelated to the recent Panama Papers leak, noting that is remains committed to the region via its presence in Mexico, Brazil and Chile.
Deutsche hires Patrick Campion as head of Americas wealth management
May 18, 2016 by
Campion, a managing director, will report to Fabrizio Campelli, global head of Deutsche Bank Wealth Management and will become a member of the Wealth Management Executive Committee.
UBS names celebrated Citigroup vet as Americas vice chairman
May 18, 2016 by
Ed Montero had spent more than 50 years at Citigroup, most recently holding the position of vice chairman of Citi Private Bank and Wealth Management Latin America.
Principal launches international fund platform in Chile
May 9, 2016 by
María Eugenia Norambuena told Fund Pro Latin America that Principal is leveraging in Chile its unique worldwide business model, which is based on a multi-boutique strategy and powered by wholly-owned affiliated companies, such as Spectrum Asset Management.
Credit Suisse adds several UBS wealth managers to Mexico-based team
May 2, 2016 by
Under CEO Tidjane Thiam, Credit Suisse's new strategy is centered on the expansion of wealth management operations in emerging markets, including Mexico and Brazil.
Sura Mexico makes larger play for affluent business
April 15, 2016 by
Sura's "High-Net-Worth Plus" segment aims to attract clients based in part on personalized attention and access to international strategies, says Luis Ortiz, CEO of the voluntary business at Sura Mexico.
Survey finds that family offices in Chile invest nearly half of assets offshore
April 13, 2016 by
Cristián Moreno, partner of Ameris Capital, said that 42% of family offices surveyed want to increase their exposure to foreign assets, 43.5% want to keep their current allocation and only 14.1% want to increase exposure to Chile.
