Darby International has launched an independent asset management firm specializing in debt investments in Latin America.

(Press Release) Darby International Capital LLC (“Darby International”), today announced it has launched an independent asset management firm specializing in debt investments in Latin America.

Darby International is led by Richard (Rick) Frank, Jr., who has been elected as CEO and Managing Partner, and Ignacio Aicardi, who serves as CIO and Managing Partner.

“Launching an independent new firm will allow us to focus on debt investing in emerging markets, where we are uniquely positioned to carry forward our expertise of raising long-term debt capital for leading, middle market companies in Latin America,” said Frank.

Aicardi added, “We are extremely excited to embark on this new endeavor to help our investors seek attractive opportunities in the region.”

Darby International has offices in Washington DC, Bogotá, Colombia, and São Paulo, Brazil, with plans to expand in other emerging markets. Darby International investors include leading pension plans, insurance companies, development financial institutions, and family offices in the US, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. For more information, visit www.darbyinternational.com or contact Sophie Hattery at [email protected].