Latino Leaders articles from November 2008

Latino Leaders archives from November 2008

Publisher's letter.
November 1, 2008... It was a beautiful Friday afternoon in the Capital City. All those institutional and government buildings looked majestic and monumental as we cruised to the Organization of American States (OAS) building. This one is no less impressive, with...

From my desk.(Editorial)
November 1, 2008... When I wrote my letter for the last edition, I had a pretty good idea that it would elicit a strong reaction from many of our readers. I feared that, without a detailed knowledge of the full "behind the scenes" story, grasping the essence of my...

Wendy.(AND FROM YOURS)(Letter to the editor)
November 1, 2008... Immediately remove my name from your subscription roll as I no longer wish to receive your publication. The de facto endorsement of John McCain was the last straw. The interview was devoid of specifics on what small businesses or the Latino...

Making the downturn delicious.(LL WINE ZONE)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Food industry watchers say that you can tell how the economy is doing based on "the mashed-potato effect." It works like this: when times are good, people buy freshly prepared mashed potatoes at the deli. When money...

Visionary Latinos in finance: for this month's column, I had the pleasure of visiting with three visionary Latino leaders, ranging from an innovator in microfinance to a star investment banker to the 'global Hispanic market', to a leading Latina portfolio manager who oversees a billion dollars.(REFLECTIONS ON LEADERSHIP)(Company overview)(Column)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Richard Gonzalez is a successful serial entrepreneur who sparkles with energy. A first generation American Latino and a first generation college graduate, he has founded and built ventures promoting concerts,...

The buzz Nov 08.(LATINO LEADERS NEWS)
November 1, 2008... Hello, dear readers! It's time for another look at what's happening in Latino news. Hola, dear readers! Here we are again, ready to share the latest in Latino headlines with you. Before we begin, let's pause for a moment to...

The importance of having a plan: Michael Garcia: Vice President & Wealth Management Advisor, Merrill Lynch.(INVESTMENT NEWS)(Interview)
November 1, 2008... Financial good news is brewing in Dallas, Texas, and Michael Garcia is all the happier because of it. Last year, the city had 84,778 households with more than $1 million available to invest; a rise of 22% from a total of 69,710 million-dollar...

Eugenio Minvielle: President & CEO, Nestle France SAS: interviewed at Nestle France's headquarters on September 2008 by Jorge Ferraez.(PUBLISHER'S INTERVIEW)(Company overview)
November 1, 2008... Something good is cooking up in the kitchen at Nestle France, and it is not exactly chocolate. Although the majority of Americans associate the famous brand with all things sweet and chocolaty, in truth Nestle is a highly diversified global...

Southwest[R].(SPOTLIGHT ON LEADERSHIP)(Maria Gallo of Southwest Airlines Co.)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... Dear readers: Great leaders stand in a natural spotlight because of their role and responsibility; but furthermore, because of the positive difference they make in others' lives. Southwest Airlines is proud to present Maria Gallo, who...

Living life with passion: Maria Gallo: Senior Vice President, Union Bank of California.(SPOTLIGHT ON LEADERSHIP)
November 1, 2008... Reaching her current position of Senior Vice President of the Union Bank of California is one of Maria Gallo's highest achievements, and it wasn't a goal that she reached overnight but rather, one that she achieved over many years of hard work...

The business of money management.(LATINO MONEY MANAGERS: EXCLUSIVE FEATURE ON MONEY MANAGERS)
November 1, 2008... This special section is exclusively dedicated to one of the most significant and influential businesses globally: the business of managing, as fiduciaries, the financial assets of institutional investors. The total institutional investor...

The broker dealers.(LATINO MONEY MANAGERS: EXCLUSIVE FEATURE ON MONEY MANAGERS)(Luis F. Restrepo, Ed De La Rosa)(Interview)
November 1, 2008... Broker-dealers are companies that trade securities for customers as well as for their own account. In the United States, a broker-dealer must be registered with the Financial Industry, Regulatory Authority. When executing trade orders on behalf...

Funds of hedge funds.(LATINO MONEY MANAGERS: EXCLUSIVE FEATURE ON MONEY MANAGERS)(Interview)
November 1, 2008... A fund of hedge funds is an investment company that invests in hedge funds--rather than investing in individual securities. Some funds of hedge funds register their securities with the SEC. These funds of hedge funds must provide investors with...

Money managers-fixed income.(LATINO MONEY MANAGERS: EXCLUSIVE FEATURE ON MONEY MANAGERS)(Luis Maizel and Tere Alvarez Canida)(Interview)
November 1, 2008... Fixed-income investments are "loaned" assets. Investors in this market loan their money to a government entity, corporation, or financial institution and receive interest on a regular basis. The rate of interest paid can either be fixed for the...

Money managers-equities.(LATINO MONEY MANAGERS: EXCLUSIVE FEATURE ON MONEY MANAGERS)(Ricardo Bekin)(Interview)
November 1, 2008... Equity investment generally refers to the buying and holding of shares of stock on a stock market by individuals and funds in anticipation of income from dividends and capital gain as the value of the stock rises. It also sometimes refers to...

Money managers-quantitative alternative strategies.(LATINO MONEY MANAGERS: EXCLUSIVE FEATURE ON MONEY MANAGERS)(Juan Ocampo of Trajectory Asset Management)(Interview)
November 1, 2008... Quantitative techniques were once reserved for a handful of players in the marketplace. But things have changed since. These days, most fund managers would claim to use some form of quantitative analysis as part of their investment process....

Private equity funds.(LATINO MONEY MANAGERS: EXCLUSIVE FEATURE ON MONEY MANAGERS)(Tom Soto)(Interview)
November 1, 2008... Private equity funds are a pooled investment vehicle used for making investments in various equities--and to a lesser extent debt--securities according to one of the investment strategies associated with private equity. Private equity funds are...

Private equity funds of funds & REITs.(LATINO MONEY MANAGER: EXCLUSIVE FEATURE ON MONEY MANAGER)(Luis G. Nogales, Michael J. Romo)(Real Estate Investment Trust)(Interview)
November 1, 2008... Funds of funds pool investors' capital and commit it to a portfolio of underlying private equity funds. A fund of funds is an ideal way to invest in private equity for all but the largest institutions, family offices and high net worth...

The regulators.(LATINO MONEY MANAGER: EXCLUSIVE FEATURE ON MONEY MANAGER)(Interview)
November 1, 2008... Securities regulation in the United States is the field of U.S. law that covers various aspects of transactions and other dealings with securities. It includes both Federal and state level regulation by purely governmental regulatory agencies,...

Institutional Investors.(LATINO MONEY MANAGER: EXCLUSIVE FEATURE ON MONEY MANAGER)(Solange Brooks, Juan Lopez, Jr.)(Interview)
November 1, 2008... Institutional investors are organizations that pool large sums of money and invest those sums in companies. They include banks, insurance companies, retirement or pension funds, hedge funds and mutual funds. Their role in the economy is to act...

In conclusion: a conversation with Monika Mantilla: CEO and president, Altura Capital.(LATINO MONEY MANAGER: EXCLUSIVE FEATURE ON MONEY MANAGER)(chief executive officer)(Interview)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] LL: You've seen the responses of all the leaders in this feature and it seems that some of the themes and concerns are shared across the board. Tell us your impressions about it... MM: I would tell you that, as...

Building the pipeline: Robert Rodriguez Associate Dean, Kaplan University.(LATINO MONEY MANAGERS: EXCLUSIVE FEATURE ON MONEY MANAGERS)(Interview)
November 1, 2008... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] While working the room at a Latino-targeted recruitment event, author and Kaplan Associate Dean Robert Rodriguez got a firsthand account of some of the roadblocks that are prevalent in Latino recruiting. ...

Making art for the children: Chief Ten Dogs: civic leader and community artist.(COMMUNITY LEADERS)(Sergio C. Munoz)
November 1, 2008... California community artist Sergio C. Munoz--who goes by the "nom de plume" Chief Ten Dogs--is not territorial about hi artwork. Actually, he wants it to change. He'd like for others to imbue it with their own identities. He would be quit...

Fighting for justice and equality: Jose Miguel Inzulza: Secretary General Organization of American States.(Interview)(Cover story)
November 1, 2008... On may 2, 2005, Jose Miguel Insulza was elected Secretary General of the Organization of American States (OAS), thus opening a new chapter in what has been an exemplary, if at times controversial, career of public service. At the time, Insulza...

Providing successful strategies for business: the 2008 New America Alliance Wall Street Summit.(THE WALL STREET SUMMIT)
November 1, 2008... New York, NY -- For the eighth year in a row, the New America Alliance's (NAA)Wall Street Summit has been a resounding success. Since its inception in the year 2000, the Summit has strived to equip Latino business leaders with the knowledge,...

Steve Gallegos: CEO, My BFF Network: the entrepreneur extraordinaire.(OPEN INTERVIEW)(chief executive officers)(Interview)
November 1, 2008... Steve Gallegos--Stevie G. to his friends--is a visionary who has the knack for successful reinventing himself. Nowadays, ins entertainer-turned-attorney-turned-photographer is a decision coach, an inspirational speaker and the CEO of a new...

American wine evolution.(LL CELLAR)(Buyers guide)
November 1, 2008... American wine today is much more than just the fruity Cabernet and the Oaky Chardonnay we used to know. Perhaps these styles still count as the largest portion of national wine sales, but there is a new trend that is impacting wine consumption....