Pension Superintendent Tamara Agnic recognized that significant changes to the AFP investment regimen are under consideration. These modifications could potentially result in higher allocations to alternative asset classes, and direct investment by the AFPs in cross-border private-equity funds and REITs.
Conversion to public status boosts visibility of Chilean PE funds
September 10, 2015 by
The number of closed-end investment funds in Chile grew more than 30% in the first quarter of 2015 due mainly to the conversion of private funds into public funds, according to the president of the Chilean Investment Funds Association, Luis Alberto Letelier.
Bulk of manager visits with Chilean fund selectors focused on Asia, EM and high yield in first half of 2015
August 27, 2015 by
Firms assisting cross-border managers with their distribution in Chile noted a high level of interest in these asset classes on the part of Latin America's largest institutional investors. Click to view the names of managers who visited, with their related funds.
Javiera Prado leaves AFP Planvital to join Vision Advisors
August 21, 2015 by
Prado is a key hire for multi-brand distributor Vision Advisors, as, since 2011, she has worked in the international-investment area of AFP Planvital, and had near daily contact with global asset managers.
Foreign private banks set their sights on Chile
August 21, 2015 by
Global players that have exhausted their growth opportunities around the globe have set their sites on Chile, which has developed a large class of affluent investors - many of whom have grown nervous about the local economy and present administration.
Quilvest latest entrant into booming Chilean multi-family office business
August 16, 2015 by
The global firm hired two former Credit Suisse executives, Javier Mendicute and Andrea Cuomo, to launch the new venture in Chile.
Goldman Sachs looks for growth in private-client segment in Chile
August 6, 2015 by
The manager is expected to close distribution agreements with a handful of local private banks by the end of the year.
Picton poaches Baring Asset Management from BTG Pactual
July 28, 2015 by
Baring had previously distributed its funds via Celfin Capital, which was purchased by BTG Pactual. With the help of Picton and Matías Eguiguren, the firm seeks to compete for allocations in Europe, Asia and emerging markets.
AGFs have not yet assimilated new supplementary activities
July 28, 2015 by
This new regulation authorizes supplementary activities for companies that manage mutual funds and closed-end investment funds, including managing and distributing shares of foreign funds and providing investment advisory services to local firms.
FATCA: Chilean market still awaiting ratification of tax agreements
July 13, 2015 by
Both countries must ratify an intergovernmental agreement and double-taxation agreement before Chile can begin releasing account information of US clients to American tax authorities.
