The acquisition of RiskAmerica marks a new chapter in the evolution of DCV, which expands its role into financial engineering and analysis services.

Depósito Central de Valores (DCV) announced the acquisition of RiskAmerica, a company with more than two decades of experience in financial risk analysis, asset valuation, and development of technological solutions for the capital markets.

For Rodrigo Roblero, General Manager of DCV, this is a step consistent with a long-term vision; in fact, “since 2017, we have sought to expand our impact on capital market development. This is not the result of a specific opportunity, but of a strategy focused on deepening our role, not only as custodians, but also as enablers of services that bring transparency and efficiency to the financial system,” he explains.

The decision was led by DCV Asesorías y Servicios, a subsidiary of DCV, created precisely to expand the company’s value proposition. According to Roblero, RiskAmerica represents “a natural complementarity; we connect with a company that shares our purpose. Its independence, academic background, and technical rigor make it a perfect partner to strengthen a modern and reliable infrastructure.”

From RiskAmerica, its general manager, Ignacio Badilla, describes this milestone as the beginning of a “third half” for the company. “It allows us to scale what we already do well, but with a more robust structure and greater projection. We maintain our entrepreneurial culture and startup spirit, but now with the backing of a great institution that also shares our values,” he says.

One of the keys to working together, according to both executives, will be to preserve the best of each organizational culture. Roblero emphasizes that “this is not a takeover, but a transaction designed for both parties to grow”. Badilla concurs: “Our challenge is not to lose the agility that has characterized us. The idea is to empower our team, not dilute it.”.

Claudio Garín, DCV’s Business and Customer Experience Manager, adds that “this is a sign of trust in the market. The message to our customers is operational continuity, proximity and a new offer that will be built responsibly and gradually.” Garín also values RiskAmerica’s “impeccable track record” and highlights the potential they will have to expand solutions in sectors such as FGAs and investment funds.

The step taken by DCV is also part of an international trend that has been going on for some time; “Other securities depositories around the world have made similar moves, integrating analytical and technological services to take advantage of the volume of information they handle”, says DCV’s General Manager. “We are not inventing something new, but we are reaffirming our purpose, which is to be an actor that adds value and projects stability in the heart of the Chilean financial system,” he says.

The incorporation of new analytical and technological capabilities will enable the company to face the challenges of an increasingly interconnected, demanding, and transparency-oriented market with greater agility. This milestone is a natural evolution towards a more versatile, collaborative, and future-proof infrastructure.

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