GBS Finance strengthens its presence in LatAm

GBS Finance strengthens its presence in LatAm with Luiz Maia, new Senior Advisor for Brazil.

Luiz Maia joins the Corporate Finance team, provinding more than 40 years of experience in Investment Banking.

Civil Engineer from Mackenzie University, Luiz holds a Master’s in International Management from the Thunderbird School of Global Management in Arizona.

He has been CEO of ABN AMRO Asset Management for Latin America, and Member of the Board of Anbima (Brazilian Association of Financial and Capital Markets).

Until joining GBS, he was a partner in charge of Brookfield Asset Management, in São Paulo, Brazil. He is also Vice President of the Ethics Council of Anbima, mentor of Endeavor-Brasil and member of the ESG committees of Anbima, FecomercioSP, Endeavor and BRK Ambiental.

GBS Finance, which this year celebrates its 30th anniversary, has about 370 operations advised to date and more than 100 professionals spread over 10 offices in different countries. The incorporation of Luiz Maia reinforces GBS Finance’s growth strategy in Latin America.

OFFICIAL STATEMENT – IDENTITY THEFT ALERT

Madrid, October 22, 2025

Capital Markets AV SA, a regulated entity and part of the GBS Finance Group, hereby informs that we have detected an attempt at identity theft through the unauthorized use of our name and the creation of a fraudulent website falsely claiming to represent our firm.

We would like to state that no security breach has occurred in our systems or official communications. This fraudulent attempt was carried out by third parties unrelated to our organization, with the aim of misleading potential investors or clients.

In response to this situation, we have taken the following actions:

  • Filed a formal complaint with the National Securities Market Commission (CNMV) and the competent authorities.
  • Activated our internal reputation protection protocols and initiated cooperation with specialized cybersecurity organizations.

We strongly recommend that all our clients, partners, and the general public:

  • Always verify that communications originate from our official channels.
  • Do not provide personal information or make payments if there is any doubt regarding the legitimacy of the contact.
  • Report any suspicious activity to the following email address: gbs@gbsfinance.com

 

All official information regarding our activities is available exclusively through our corporate channels. We appreciate your cooperation and reaffirm our commitment to transparency, security, and the protection of our clients.

Capital Markets AV SA
GBS Finance