The bill enjoys the backing of most of the actors in the capital market. The local mutual fund association has given its blessing, as it believes the change is a necessary step to Chile becoming a regional financial platform.
Bill that would modernize oversight of Chilean fund market likely to pass in second half
February 21, 2014 by
Fees, returns and reforms on the AFP agenda
February 6, 2014 by
Industry actors have shown themselves open to accepting radical changes, apparently in line with the new direction set by the incoming Bachelet administration.
MILA and Asian Passport initiative spark renewed interest in integrating Latam funds business
January 23, 2014 by
Fund managers are enthusiastic about the creation of a regional fund passport, since a regulatory framework of this type would multiply their business, based on the facilities for integrating investors from several countries into a single fund, selling the same fund in various markets, having a standardized tax treatment and integrating capabilities in order to compete with large international fund managers.
Relaunch of Colombian fund industry set for 2014
January 16, 2014 by
The most important changes in the new rules include allowing specialization of the various activities required to operate mutual funds, fast-tracking the authorization and distribution process for funds investing in traditional assets, and a more prominent role for custodians. In addition, non-Colombian securities registered in MILA countries would now be considered "traditional" assets.
Larrain’s institutional distribution area unaffected by brokerage flap
January 13, 2014 by
Distribution of foreign managers’ mutual funds grew in September, October and November, while AUMs of local mutual funds and closed-end funds held steady.
Unified fund law in Chile: On the road to Luxembourg?
January 6, 2014 by
While an exemption for foreign investors from the 35% capital gains tax on remittances is what is what drove interest in the law, other modifications to closed-end fund regulations should widen their appeal among all types of investor groups, both domestically and regionally.
Nevasa HMC seeks additional partnerships with global private-equity managers
January 3, 2014 by
While its main clients are Chilean AFPs, the manager is becoming interested in capital from private and institutional banks in the region, particularly Peru and Colombia. Currently, the firm has raised USD330 million in committed capital for three different funds.
BBVA merger puts Corpbanca’s cross-border partnership in doubt
December 30, 2013 by
Corpbanca's recently formed agreement with Spanish-owned March Gestión de Fondos, which would have introduced the latter's products - or at least advisory skills - to the institutional market in Latin America - would appear to be in doubt in light of the proposed deal with BBVA.
AFPs are also looking favorably at unified fund law
December 23, 2013 by
The elimination of capital-gains taxes on some local vehicles could encourage more foreign participation, contributing to more liquidity in types of products that are heavily dependent on AFP investment.
Principal Chile explores shopping offshore fund to local and global investors
December 18, 2013 by
The vehicle is a Latin American equities fund domiciled in Dublin, which will be co-managed by the company’s teams in Brazil, Mexico and Chile, where each will contribute its view on the market and companies in its own country and areas of influence.
