The new firm, known as Singular, will distribute OakTree funds and launch two new ETFs. Luis Fernando Pérez, former head of distribution at Inversiones Security, is among the partners.
AFP reform measures advance in Chilean legislature
January 7, 2019 by
There was movement on several fronts, including boosted contributions, the solidarity pillar, self-employed contributions and increased greater competition.
Fee shakeup: Peru’s AFP Integra moves to 0% front-end load model
December 19, 2018 by
AFP Integra of Sura Group proposed charging only a management fee of 0.82%, while its competitors continue to charge front-end loads.
CFA Society sees investment in alternatives deepening the capital market
November 22, 2018 by
The Chilean society of CFA charterholders has 136 active members and more than 350 current candidates, according to Pamela Auszenker, a society member and head of equity research at Bci Corredora de Bolsa.
LarrainVial analyzes Oppenheimer funds after merger announcement with Invesco
November 13, 2018 by
LarrainVial is eyeing opportunities to add to Invesco's asset-gathering success. In Chile alone, it has helped the manager raise USD 2.5 billion from AFP pension managers.
Pension Reform: AFPs, AGFs and insurers will battle for new pension flows
November 12, 2018 by
In a break for global managers, under President Sebastián Piñera's proposal, AFPs, AGFs and others would compete for the 40% increase in per-worker contributions to the retirement system.
AFPs and insurers expecting changes to Peru’s 95.5% law
November 8, 2018 by
Giovanna Prialé, president of the AFP Association, said allowing workers to withdraw 95.5% of their savings at retirement has disrupted the objectives of the pension system.
Study finds that Peruvian retirees make poor choices with their lump-sum pension payouts
November 2, 2018 by
An IDB study found that retirees removing 95.5% of their pensions at age 65 made poor investment decisions or spent the money without regard for their future, noted Eduardo Morón, head of a Peruvian insurance group.
Chilean AFPs’ investment processes could soon incorporate ESG factors
October 25, 2018 by
Local managers are already starting to offer funds with this type of standard, while Moneda Asset Mgt. became the first fund manager in Chile to sign on to the United Nations' Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI).
Eduardo Montero to assume helm at Credicorp next January
October 19, 2018 by
Since mid-2016, the executive has been head of the wealth management division in charge of the private banking (UHNW clients) and also of the affluent segment (Super Afluente) segment in Atlantic Security Bank, a unit of the Credicorp group.
