While GAM's Multibond Absolute Return Bond Plus fund was delisted at the request of its manager, it still has has two additional total-return funds among the 20 registered with the CCR.
BlackRock presents its USD 160 billion alternatives platform to Latam market
October 1, 2018 by
During a visit in Santiago, Manuel Gutierrez-Mellado, alternative product strategist at BlackRock, noted that Latam institutionals have a global bias when investing in private capital and credit, and a local bias for infrastructure.
Menu of voluntary-retirement products likely to expand with derivatives ruling
October 1, 2018 by
Before the easing of rules by Chile's Financial Market Commission, fund managers (AGFs) had been unable to launch a retirement-share-class for any fund whose investment policy allowed the use of derivatives for speculative purposes.
Ignacio Montes leaves Credicorp Capital
September 13, 2018 by
The executive signaled that a new project is in the offing, but it was unclear whether he will remain in the asset management industry.
Peruvian regulator expands investment options for insurers
September 13, 2018 by
The SBS said investments in dual-currency fixed-coupon financial instruments (exchange notes) and structured capital-protected securities were now eligible options for Peruvian insurers.
Managers eye new pension contributions from self-employed in Chile
September 12, 2018 by
Unfortunately for AFPs and foreign managers receiving their allocations, the phase-in of these contributions and their partial diversion to social programs will equate to a negligible uptick in short-term flows.
AFPs looking to local banks and insurers to strengthen alternatives teams
August 15, 2018 by
New investment rules have provoked a hiring spree among Chilean AFPs, which are revamping their organizational structures on the strategy side to best take advantage of new investment opportunities.
Roger Mogrovejo named to dual CIO role
August 15, 2018 by
Roger Mogrovejo has assumed CIO responsibilities at affiliated insurance companies Chilena Consolidada and Zurich-Santander.
AFP Cuprum’s alternatives-ready investment policy submitted to regulator
August 15, 2018 by
"By combining alternatives appropriately with the rest of the portfolio, we can help our members achieve a better pension," Cuprum's investment manager, Gustavo Price, told Fund Pro Latin America.
BCI Asset Management brings Lennar into its alternatives offering
August 15, 2018 by
Lennar, a real-estate developer in the US, is Bci's fourth global partner, alongside First Trust, Adams Street Partners and WellsFargo, said Bci's Sebastián Rodas.
