DCV Asesorías y Servicios S.A., a Subsidiary of Depósito Central de Valores, announced the acquisition of RiskAmerica

The acquisition of RiskAmerica, a leading company in the valuation of local fixed-income instruments, financial risk analysis, and technological solutions, sets a milestone for the development of the Chilean market.

RiskAmerica started 25 years ago as a research project between students and academicians from the School of Engineering of Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (UC), led by professors Gonzalo Cortázar and Nicolás Majluf from UC and Eduardo Schwartz from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), to later consolidate itself as a benchmark company in portfolio valuation and financial risk analysis, developing advanced models and technological platforms that are used daily by GFAs, banks, stockbrokers, insurance companies, family offices, compensation funds, public institutions and various market players.

This acquisition strengthens DCV’s position as a financial services provider by adding RiskAmerica’s advanced analytical capabilities, market information tools, and portfolio management support to its proven custody, settlement, and securities issuance infrastructure.

“We are proud of this transaction, as it strengthens our role, adding capabilities, new talent, and high-level technology to respond with greater agility and anticipation to the needs of the market,” says Rodrigo Roblero, DCV’s General Manager. He adds, “We are combining the strength of our infrastructure with data intelligence and the development of innovative solutions.”

Strategic complementarity

This transaction will allow us to advance in delivering a comprehensive solution to the market. On the one hand, DCV provides a robust and secure infrastructure for the issuance of financial instruments, registration of transactions, and custody of securities; on the other, DCV Registros, also a subsidiary of DCV, provides comprehensive management of shareholder and investor registers; and now, with this acquisition, a specialized platform for portfolio valuation and financial asset management will be incorporated through RiskAmerica, in addition to a new platform for fund management (backoffice).

Al respecto, Ignacio Badilla, gerente General de RiskAmerica destaca, “Esta operación nos permite afianzarnos dentro del ecosistema financiero chileno. Mantenemos nuestro gran equipo profesional, nuestras soluciones y nuestro espíritu innovador, pero ahora con mayor alcance, respaldo y proyección. Combinamos lo mejor del mundo emprendedor con el de una institución sólida como el DCV” agrega Ignacio Badilla, gerente General de RiskAmerica.

This strategic complementarity will facilitate and strengthen decision-making for the various actors in the financial ecosystem based on reliable data, dynamic information, robust models, and integrated services.

In this regard, Ignacio Badilla, RiskAmerica’s General Manager, points out, “This transaction allows us to strengthen our position in the Chilean financial ecosystem. We maintain our excellent professional team, our solutions, and our innovative spirit, but now with a broader scope, enhanced support, and increased projection. We combine the best of the entrepreneurial world with that of a solid institution such as DCV,” adds Ignacio Badilla, RiskAmerica’s General Manager.

Vision for the future

With this acquisition, DCV reaffirms its commitment to developing the Chilean financial system, aligning itself with international best practices, and consolidating a platform that combines operational security with financial intelligence, offering a comprehensive solution to address future challenges.

“We are convinced of the fact that the complementarity between both companies will allow us to provide a unique offer in the region, based on trust, technical excellence, and the common spirit of innovation of both companies,” says Rodrigo Roblero, DCV’s General Manager.

This is how a platform of services is consolidated, incorporating advanced analytical capabilities into an infrastructure recognized for its strength and security, providing greater efficiency, agility, and robustness to the management required by the capital markets.

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