The AFPs have shunned fixed-income ETFs to date because most are domiciled in the US and subject to withholding tax.
Cross-border products finally catch a break, capture USD 600 million in April from Chilean AFPs
May 20, 2014 by
Purchases were channeled for the most part through mutual funds, while ETFs lost positions. Seven products received at least USD 100 million in the period. Funds from Invesco, Templeton, DWS, BNP, and Blue Bay gathered the most.
JP Morgan forecasts AFPs will maintain position in local equity
May 14, 2014 by
Despite the leeway available on limits on investing abroad, domestic equity has stabilized at 15% to 19% of portfolio during the last five to six years, which suggests their being influenced by a mix of strategic and political considerations.
US-Chile tax treaty would rekindle AFP interest in US-domiciled funds
May 14, 2014 by
If the US does away with charging a 30% withholding tax on certain distributions, US-domiciled funds would gain tax-equalization vis-à-vis Luxembourg and, hopefully, a fresh look from Chilean pension managers.
Pimco and GAM first to register Irish funds as CCR lifts suspension
May 14, 2014 by
The rating agency took Moody's upgrade into consideration when accepting this domicile again. Irish funds had been banned for purchase by Chilean AFPs since September 2011.
Wagner Guida departs Chile to assume institutional product area at Itaú Brazil
May 9, 2014 by
After five years as CEO at Itaú AGF Chile, the executive returns to Brazil to control the area of products for the institutional investors, corporates and distributors.
CCR Monthly Approval Report – April 2014
May 5, 2014 by
Of the 20 products approved, 16 are domiciled in Ireland, after nearly three-year hiatus: funds domiciled Ireland were delisted by the CCR in September 2011, after the country's credit-rating fell below investment grade.
Loan funds make initial appearance in Chilean pension portfolios
April 29, 2014 by
Senior loan funds have a similar risk structure to high yield, but with shorter duration. The big players in these instruments include firms such as PIMCO, Neuberger Berman, Ares, and Oak Tree. Chilean AFPs have made allocations to funds sponsored by ING, Invesco and PIMCO.
As assets swell, global managers may reconsider Chilean distribution strategies
April 25, 2014 by
After reaching a certain level of sales, some foreign firms have recognized the need to formalize their local presence. But many still remain faithful to multi-brand distribution. This article takes a fresh look at the pros and cons of the schemes currently in place in Chile.
Tax reform will impact the asset management industry
April 25, 2014 by
Some items in the tax reform proposal presented April 1 by President Michelle Bachelet could impact the competitiveness or attractiveneness of asset management vehicles vis-a-vis other savings vehicles.
