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
October 3, 2019 by
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
April 8, 2019 by
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
April 7, 2019 by
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
March 20, 2019 by
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
March 18, 2019 by
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
July 25, 2019 by
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.
BICE looks to bolster penetration of global brands it represents
February 28, 2019 by
The big challenge given to BICE's institutional distribution area, headed by Carles Gaju, who took over a few months ago, is to raise the profile of the global managers it currently represents.
Colombian AFPs shifting ETF exposure to UCITS
July 3, 2019 by
BlackRock's Diego Mora confirmed that the AFPs are moving to these vehicles because of their tax efficiency and a host of other characteristics.
Younger Colombian AFP affiliates move into more age-appropriate investment vehicles, spurring equity demand
June 13, 2019 by
BlackRock's Diego Mora viewed the government's rule change with optimism, noting that AFP demand for internationally diversified products like ETFs will increase.
