BNP Paribas Securities Services has announced the appointment of Andrea Cattaneo as head of Brazil.
Cattaneo joined BNP Paribas Securities Services in 2004, becoming global head of solutions for asset managers in 2011.
“We have expanded our custody offering in Brazil and across Latin America in recent years with great success,” commented Alvaro Camuñas, head of Spain and Latin America, BNP Paribas Securities Services.
“We are seeing strong demand both to help foreign investors develop their business in Brazil and to help local investors reach out to international markets by using our worldwide networks and expertise.”
“Andrea has played an important role in the development of our global offering for asset managers and I am delighted to see him take the lead of our Brazil office. His new appointment positions us well for future growth in the country.”
“This is a fascinating time for Brazilian finance,” commented Cattaneo. “The need to diversify investments to boost returns means Brazilian investors are reaching out to global markets, which are eager to connect with them.
“This is the moment for us to bring our global reach and local expertise to bear and help connect Brazilian investors to markets worldwide. It is an exciting time for us and I am delighted to have been appointed to this role.”