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.
AFPs blaze broad retreat in August; add to Asia, North America exposure
October 1, 2018 by
North American equities were the top draw once again in August. The AFPs moved USD 594 million into the category during the month, bringing total AUM to USD 7.8 billion for a 9.7% market share.
CCR Monthly Approval Report – September 2018
October 1, 2018 by
BlackRock, Invesco, Deutsche, PIMCO, Lord Abbett and UTI Goldfinch were the fund sponsors gaining approval for new products in September.
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.
AFPs step up exposure to North America, Asia as investors look past trade concerns
September 13, 2018 by
Chilean AFP pension managers injected USD 2 billion of assets into cross-border funds and ETFs in July, stepping up exposure to North American and Asian equity, as well as high-yield and emerging-markets bonds.
CCR Monthly Approval Report – August 2018
September 12, 2018 by
A total of 21 products were added in the month from 12 different asset managers: Baillie Gifford, Fidelity, HSBC, Janus Henderson, John Hancock, Apollo, Audax, Cinven, EQT, Lone Star, NB and Platinum.
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.
Colombian AFPs head for exits amid trade uncertainty
August 23, 2018 by
Total allocations from Colombian AFPs to offshore funds and ETFs reached USD 18.4 billion in June. Emerging-markets equity led allocations, followed by North American equity and European equity.
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.
