Local domiciled private-equity funds are enjoying strong growth just as the regulator is proposing increased limits on AFP investments in alternatives.
Chilean AFPs bolt from global equity May
June 24, 2016 by
AFPs cut their positions in May from over two dozen Asia-oriented funds and ETFs, while also trimming their exposure to Japanese, North American and European equity, leading to a net redemption of USD 1.9 billion in the fifth straight month of equity outflows.
Ground shifting rapidly in Chilean distribution landscape
June 23, 2016 by
The institutional-distribution division of BTG Pactual was recently taken over by Danny Aballay, who is tasked with rebuilding the unit after the flight of several of its cross-border clients. His promotion was one of several in the Chilean market.
Max Pinto takes reins of Allfunds in Chile
June 8, 2016 by
Pinto, a veteran in the Chilean market in fund sales and distribution, replaces Allfunds' Carlos Stozitzky, who has been charged with opening the firm's Colombian office
Chilean AFP replace equity with big positions in fixed income and money market
June 8, 2016 by
Despite the losses in equities, total AFP allocations to cross-border instruments grew by USD 372 million to surpass the USD 61 billion mark - their highest level since December. Vanguard also surpassed iShares as the leading asset gatherer among Chilean AFPs.
CCR Monthly Approval Report – May 2016
June 8, 2016 by
The Chilean regulator delisted 34 funds for falling short of the required minimum of USD 100 million in assets under management, while added six mutual funds and six ETFs to the list of approved instruments eligible to receive allocations.
Santiago Arias assumes control of institutional distribution at HMC Capital
May 26, 2016 by
Santiago Arias will lead the business of fund distribution that HMC has built over the last three years, particularly in the area of private equity, a strong suit for the ex-PineBridge Investments manager.
AFPs may gain authorization to invest directly in infrastructure projects
May 18, 2016 by
The proposal would authorize direct investment by AFPs and insurers in infrastructure projects, and no longer require the managers to allocate to local closed-end investment funds.
Volumes swell on Chile’s offshore securities exchange
May 9, 2016 by
Treating foreign vehicles as local tax-wise would go a long way to strengthening Chile's foreign securities market, said José Antonio Martínez, general manager of the Santiago Stock Exchange.
Principal launches international fund platform in Chile
May 9, 2016 by
María Eugenia Norambuena told Fund Pro Latin America that Principal is leveraging in Chile its unique worldwide business model, which is based on a multi-boutique strategy and powered by wholly-owned affiliated companies, such as Spectrum Asset Management.
