Founded in 1993, South Financial is a fully integrated and independent financial advisory firm whose mission is to select, structure and execute financial business opportunities on behalf of its clients.
South Financial delivers customized and high-value added financial solutions for its domestic and international clients.
It is a one-stop shop for all your financial needs in the Latin American region, offering a wide spectrum of financial services.
Our difference is the high caliber of our Senior Partners, their knowledge, vast experience and solution-driven approach.
Our Solutions
Each client’s financial need is unique, especially in the Latin American market where economic and regulatory changes are commonplace.
Thus, structuring tailor-made solutions are essential.
South Financial’s philosophy is based on an open architecture; it offers a wide range of advice, consulting, financial engineering and structuring services. We team up with our clients to develop and structure the most time convenient and cost efficient solution.
The experience and expertise of our Senior Partners and professional team together with our long-standing international business relationships with foreign banks benefit our clients on:
• Best-in-class execution
• Confidentiality
• Efficiency & optimized costs
• Expertise & market knowledge
• A proven track record on various transactions
Our Mission
South Financial’s mission is to provide our clients with an array of sophisticated financial products, structures and services as independent advisors.
Our formula for success is to engage highly talented and experienced professionals, think creatively and implement high standard solutions.
The cornerstone of South Financial’s business is our independence.
Our Experience
More than 30 years of experience in Latin American markets grant South Financial the seniority and know-how to place the firm in a privileged position to adequately solve our clients’ requirements.
South Financial is a bridge between Latin America and the world’s main financial centers. Our effectivness links these markets producing successful results for all our clients.
Our Value
Doing business in the Latin American region is quite different from the rest of the world. Constant economic and regulatory changes make this market difficult to understand and predict.
Fully understanding of our customers’ needs allows us to work jointly with them to design and execute the most appropriate business strategy in any given transaction.
South Financial is truly a solution-driven organization working hand-in-hand with our customers aiming the highest degree of service.
Our Staff
Roberto Barbosa Moyano
CEO – Founding Partner
Over 30 years of experience in international Corporate Finance
Former Country Representative for BayernLB (AAA rated German public bank)
Advisor to top tier local companies, government entities and foreign banks on complex financing transactions
Work experience with JP Morgan Chase and Fox Horan Law Firm in New York
LLM University of Pennsylvania and graduate work at Wharton, Lawyer Universidad Católica Argentina
Matías Garat
Senior Partner
With over 28 years of international experience in the financial industry, Matías has held senior positions in private banking, investment advisory, and asset management across leading institutions such as Prudential Securities, Wachovia Securities, Wells Fargo, Banco de Galicia, and López León Brokers. He is a Senior Partner of South Financial and currently leads its Private Banking division, advising high-net-worth individuals, banks, and institutional clients. Matías holds a Master’s degree in Finance from CEMA and is NASD Series 7 and Series 3 certified.
Emilio Barbosa Moyano
Director
Over 5 years of experience at leading international financial advisory boutiques, delivering strategic solutions for complex projects.
Holds a Master’s in Finance from the prestigious London Business School (LBS).
Earned the designation of Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), demonstrating advanced investment and financial analysis expertise.
Graduated with a Bachelor’s in Economics from Universidad Torcuato Di Tella, a top academic institution in Latin America.
Felix Echeverz
Director
He holds a degree in Business Administration from the Catholic University of Argentina, with more than 8 years of professional experience in leading international companies.
He began his career at JP Morgan Chase, as part of the Middle Office team for FX and Fixed Income for the Brazilian market. Later, he joined Mercado Libre as a Business Developer Specialist where he worked for 3 years, contributing to the growth of the business.
More recently, he developed a retail business in São Paulo, Brazil, achieving an annual turnover of 1 million dollars. Currently, he is co-founder of Pro Landing, a company created with three partners, which assists companies in their expansion and business development in Mercosur.
Our Business Areas
- Financial Advisory
- Asset Allocation, Management and Trust Services
- Brokerage and Trading Services
- Capital Markets Capabilities
- Corporate Finance
- Syndicated Loans & Trade Finance
Our Clients
1990`s Argentina Tombstone
Recent Argentina Tombstones
Venenzuela Tombstone
Our Business Partners
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Argentina
Av. Coronel Díaz 2899
Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires, CI425CDD
Uruguay
Cam. al Paso Escobar 108
Ciudad de la Costa, Departamento de Canelones, 15000
Paraguay
14 de Julio 1465
Asunción, 001203
Panama
Condominio PH Mat, Av. F. Boyd, Calle 49 Este, Piso 4to A y B, Corregimiento de Bella Vista, Ciudad de Panamá