Emerging-market equity ended up being Colombian AFPs’ biggest allocation target in 2017, ending the year with USD 5.8 billion in investments and a 29.5% market share.
Fund/ETF allocations from Chilean AFPs at USD 82 billion after banner December
January 29, 2018 by
Even US equity funds enjoyed gains in December, as Chilean AFPs capped off a banner year. "Valuations are not necessarily crazy, but they’re certainly high,” said Richard Garland, managing director at Investec.
With amnesties in rear-view mirror, wealth planning assumes more prominent role
January 17, 2018 by
“After the amnesties, we’re seeing clients more and more concerned about the types of investments they are making from a tax perspective,” said Horacio Woycik, head of the Montevideo office for international law firm Harneys.
Chilean AFPs couldn’t get enough Asian equity in November
January 4, 2018 by
The pension fund managers allocated USD 1.4 billion into Asia equity in November. Funds from Investec, UBS, Allianz, and NN gained as other regions rose as well. iShares increased the Chilean AUMs it manages to USD 8.3 billion.
Colombia redemptions spare few regions in November
January 4, 2018 by
The biggest outflows in November came from emerging markets equity and North America. Emerging markets had been on a roll, capturing assets for nine straight months.
Citibanamex’s wealth operation sees windfall from repatriations
November 28, 2017 by
Many investors considered the amnesty that ended on October 19th as a “last call” to bring money back to Mexico at a reduced tax rate, Citibanamex's Alejandro Martínez Féres said.
Colombian AFPs look to US and Latin America in October
November 26, 2017 by
The biggest inflows went to North America equity, with Colombian AFPs shifting USD 99 million into the funds after pulling money out the previous month.
Chilean AFPs turn conservative in October, pour USD 958 million into money-market funds
November 21, 2017 by
Total Chilean AFP investments in mutual funds and ETFs rose USD 1.7 billion to reach USD 74.9 billion in October.
Europe and Latam gain as Colombian AFPs unwind US and Asian positions
November 8, 2017 by
Colombian AFPs moved USD 661 million into cross-border funds in September, with European funds from JP Morgan and Lyxor garnering large investments. Products in the Latam region also advanced.
Chilean AFP flows to Europe and Asia topped USD 1 billion in September
November 7, 2017 by
Chilean AFP assets in cross-border funds and ETFs reached USD 71.8 billion at the close of 3Q 2017. Henderson, Allianz, UBS and Investec products enjoyed high levels of inflows for the month.
