Nearly 80 separate regulations will now be consolidated into a single regulatory framework, incorporating enhanced disclosure requirements and international best practices.
Former AFP Capital executive leads new AFP initiative
February 12, 2026 by
This would be the fourth initiative currently under evaluation or in the planning stages by their respective sponsors.
SP sets limits on indirect fees
February 4, 2026 by
In general terms, these management fees may not be charged when the investment vehicles offered have more than 10% of their assets invested in instruments that AFPs could invest in directly with relative ease.
Grupo Aval restructures its asset management business
January 29, 2026 by
Grupo Aval has completed a major restructuring of its asset management operations under the leadership of Alejandro Gómez, former CEO of AFP Porvenir. The group aims to preserve its industry leadership, leveraging its current approximately 25% market share.
Early 2026 brings leadership changes across Chile’s pension system
January 28, 2026 by
These include Paulina Yazigi’s planned departure from the AAFP amid speculation about a potential government role, as well as key executive transitions at AFP Habitat.
Investment advisors now influence 5% of Chile’s financial wealth
January 8, 2026 by
Registered advisors oversee nearly USD 30 billion in assets under advisory as regulation and demand accelerate the growth of Chile’s advisory market
SBS promotes the interconnection of financial services and retirement savings
December 30, 2025 by
Existing pension fund managers (AFPs) will have to compete with new players, while also being allowed to expand into areas such as banking and insurance. The reform aims to level the playing field, boost competition, and create new opportunities for product distribution and partnerships.
Colombian Government steps back from pension fund repatriation
December 24, 2025 by
A newly released draft decree on capital markets development omits any reference to mandatory repatriation, signaling a shift toward strengthening local markets through regulatory reform rather than direct intervention—at least for now.
Chile clarifies the rules for the creation of new AFPs
December 22, 2025 by
New regulations from the Superintendency of Pensions define capital, governance, and outsourcing requirements.
Mercer and CFA urge for sustainable pension systems
December 2, 2025 by
Latin American pension systems show sharp disparities in the Mercer–CFA Institute Global Pension Index, with Chile leading, Colombia and Peru lagging, and Argentina at the bottom.
