Marco Salin and Jorge Valenzuela had a longstanding career in the asset management industry.
AFPs emerge strengthened after enactment of pension reform
Despite the entry of new players, several measures are being considered to increase contributions to the individual accounts of their participants.
Insurance companies and municipal savings banks gear up for the pension business in Peru
The pension reform to be enacted by the Executive allows new players to enter the sector in a bid to promote competition and reduce fees.
Alpine Capital is seeing green shoots in Chile’s alternatives business
Higher limits for pension fund investment in this asset class is one of the key factors for industry optimism. “A more stable economy and policy leads to more investment, especially in alternative assets”, said Daniel Mueller, partner at Alpine Capital.
Bidding process for participants gains broad support from economists
The mechanism is included in the pension reform but there are a range of proposals on what form it should take.
CMF launches platform to compare mutual fund fees sparking debate
The platform provides detailed cost information categorized by AGF, client type, and share classes, using a traffic light system to rate fees.
At the end of July, processing of new pension withdrawals begins
Although there is some consensus on the inconvenience of this mechanism, the appearance of certain populist enticements could influence the process.
Fast-track passage of pension reform could end up in the Constitutional Court
The government has already announced a corrective bill to resolve some shortcomings not analyzed by the House of Representatives.
JP Morgan AM reinforces its distribution team in Santiago
Incorporation of former BlackRock executive brings ETF sales expertise.
Jaime Munita leaves the asset management industry after 20 years
Since 2018, he has served as the CEO of AFP Capital, part of the Sura group.