Managers that already have investments via feeder funds can submit their approval directly, while new firms will have to gain sponsorship from an AFP.
BCI boosts US presence with USD 528 million purchase of TotalBank
December 6, 2017 by
BCI owns City National Bank of Florida and had been in talks with TotalBank’s former owner Banco Popular before it was acquired by Santander, which is commandeered by Jose Antonio Alvarez.
New alternatives regulations free up AFP cash
November 29, 2017 by
Two of Chile's most experienced executives in the alternatives industry - Matias Eguiguren and Ricardo Morales - explained how the new investment regimen streamlines the handling of committed capital.
Chilean AFPs turn conservative in October, pour USD 958 million into money-market funds
November 21, 2017 by
Total Chilean AFP investments in mutual funds and ETFs rose USD 1.7 billion to reach USD 74.9 billion in October.
Allianz quenches AFPs’ thirst for foreign equities
November 21, 2017 by
Allianz, which distributes its products through Credicorp Capital in Santiago, had a great third quarter, with its Euroland Equity Growth attracting USD 430 million from Chilean pension funds.
CCR delists commodities products in response to new alternative-investment regime
November 21, 2017 by
The risk-rating agency responded to new rules put in place by the Pension authority, whose superintendent. Osvaldo Macías, said: "Investment in commodities will not be allowed at this stage by any modality, or investment in hedge funds."
BlackRock Retirement Institute aims to widen pension dialogue in Latin America
November 21, 2017 by
BlackRock's Axel Christensen said the global initiative would have a broad presence in Latin America, starting in Mexico followed by Chile, Colombia, Peru and Brazil, tackling themes such as models, fees, diversification, education, etc.
Principal Chile strengthens wealth business and offshore fund lineup
November 21, 2017 by
With Andrés Silva’s appointment as head of Wealth Management and the incorporation of a dozen UCITS funds to its local platform, Principal now covers the HNW segment, i.e. clients with financial assets of over USD 1 million.
Chilean market approves of investment limits on alternatives
November 8, 2017 by
The more aggressive multifunds will eventually be able to allocate up to 15% of their assets to alternatives; however, initially the Central Bank is allowing a maximum of 10% in the type A fund.
Chilean AFP flows to Europe and Asia topped USD 1 billion in September
November 7, 2017 by
Chilean AFP assets in cross-border funds and ETFs reached USD 71.8 billion at the close of 3Q 2017. Henderson, Allianz, UBS and Investec products enjoyed high levels of inflows for the month.
