The pension industry and the global fund community that serves the market were stunned by the sudden surge of discontent with the privatized system, which was sparked by news of hefty pensions still received by state employees.
Chilean AFPs bailed on US, Asian and European equities in July
August 23, 2016 by
Meanwhile, the fixed-income category received a USD 661 million allocation that reversed a USD 518 million outflow in June. AUMs of USD 17.5 billion in cross-border fixed income were at a 12-month high.
Vision Advisors enjoys expansion into new business areas
August 7, 2016 by
In addition to a local-fund offering that has grown to USD 80 million, Vision will begin regional distribution of Lansdowne and Cheyne Capital hedge funds. It already represents Templeton, Rogge and AllianceBernstein funds.
CCR Monthly Approval Report – July 2016
August 3, 2016 by
Goldman led with three products - two ETFs from its ActiveBeta family and one equity fund, while Vanguard followed with two ETFs and Credit Suisse, Pioneer and BNP completed the list with one fund each.
Conditions in Chile ripe for creation of state-run AFP
August 3, 2016 by
The government seeks to integrate prison and military employees into the AFP system. Francisco Murillo, CEO of Sura AM, which controls AFP Capital, said he welcomed the initiative.
Chilean AFPs continue exodus from US and European equity
August 3, 2016 by
Total allocations in equity as of June, at USD 37 billion, were the lowest in over a year and compare with USD 50 billion a year earlier.
BTG Pactual names Pedrosa executive director of international funds area
July 14, 2016 by
Prior to joining BTG Pactual in June 2016, he was the Madrid-based Spanish country head of Tikehau Investment Management, a leading independent boutique with a strong focus on private debt.
Zarauza named Chilean country head as Columbia Threadneedle opens Andean office
July 14, 2016 by
Santiago Zarauza, who had been HMC Capital's head of institutional sales for Latin America for the last two years, will report to Rubén García Paéz, head of Iberia & Latam distribution.
CCR Monthly Approval Report – June 2016
July 14, 2016 by
Axa led with seven mutual funds registered in the month, all of them bond products, followed by Ashmore, Henderson and Natixis, each with one fund approved.
Chilean insurers push for 40% foreign investment limit
July 11, 2016 by
Commenting on a bill under review in Congress, Jorge Claude, executive VP of the Association of Insurers, said wider latitude to invest offshore is required in light of the small local capital market.
