Election of constitutional delegates in Chile seems to secure current AFP pension model

The strong presence of right-wing and center-right forces looks set to wreck the left-wing initiatives for a drastic overhaul of the individually funded system.

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Peru discussing a seventh withdrawal of AFP savings

Meanwhile, several plans of consolidating pension schemes and even eliminating the AFPs are also being tossed about.

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Insigneo reaches USD 20 billion AUM in Latin America

"Our aim is to be the best financial-services, wealth-management and private banking platform in Latin America," Insigneo's Rodolfo Castilla said.

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Aitor Jauregui named head of BlackRock’s Latam operations

The executive will also head the offshore Latin American high-net-worth-client business, which is concentrated in Miami.

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CCR loosens ratings requirements for cross-border-fund domiciles

The CCR lowered to A from AA the rating requirement on countries whose regulations are applicable to a fund or management company.

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March could be critical for pension reform in Peru

The government’s announcement on pension reform has been clouded by new bills for a withdrawal of funds from AFPs.

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Colchester’s first offering to AFPs is a sovereign debt fund

"Colchester’s focus on Chile is part of a broader medium-term strategy for Latin America," says the firm's Analia Giachino.

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DVA Capital launches its seventh fund and its third thematic

DVA's Francisco Verdugo said the firm's funds add value for different types of investors. "We are fortunate to have a healthy diversification of investors."

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Amundi is closely watching changes in pension systems in Latam

Amundi's Gustavo Lozano said pensions have reached a certain stabilization, "although we will still have to be wary with respect to...the socio-political situation."

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Chilean pension bill puts asset management industry on alert

Although the private sector will be able to continue to manage individual accounts, several measures could affect the current method of building international portfolios.

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