April proved to be a busy month for executive changes, as shareholder meetings convened in Chile. Changes at Moneda, Credicorp and Planvital garnered the most attention.
HMC to boost its profile in the real-estate sector
In alliance with leading real-estate companies, the firm plans the first-half launch of a novel mezzanine-type fund in Chile.
International real estate gets boost from Chilean AFP regulator
Pension superintendent Osvaldo Macías said changes are coming to put international REITs on an equal playing field with their Chile-oriented brethren.
Inteligo unit Certia makes strong play for affluent accounts in Peru
David Domingo, manager of Certia, says third-party products with an international focus are part of the solutions platform the firm makes available to mass-affluent Peruvians.
After showing resilience in a tough 2018, Chilean funds could add 10% in AUM in 2019
The general manager of the Chilean Mutual Fund Association, Mónica Cavallini, shared her opinion about pension reform, individual retirement accounts and other market challenges.
AFPs are third in line for independent-worker contributions
The staggered implementation, progressivity and varied purposing of independent workers’ contributions will cut into the planned inflows of AFP pension managers, notes AFP Association president Andrés Santa Cruz.
Insurers look carefully at possible entry into pension business
In an interview with Fund Pro Latin America, Jorge Claude highlighted the qualities of the annuity product for execution of pension payments.
BlackRock’s alternatives group brings solutions-based approach to Latam market
With USD 184 billion in alternatives AUM, BlackRock aims to bring a local focus to alternatives offerings in Latin America, positioning itself as a provider of solutions for a growing number of clients, says New York-based Roque Calleja.
Colombian AFPs shifting ETF exposure to UCITS
BlackRock's Diego Mora confirmed that the AFPs are moving to these vehicles because of their tax efficiency and a host of other characteristics.










