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.
Chilean pension funds reluctant to add to cross-border investments in March
April 21, 2014 by
While equity products saw redemptions of USD 670 million, convertible-bond mutual funds were favored with new investments of USD 500 million. BNP Paribas, Aviva Investors and DWS were among the managers that benefited most.
BTG Pactual hires Jaime Maluk for new annuity unit
April 1, 2014 by
Jaime Maluk (photo), a well-known executive in the Chilean financial sector and former CEO of the local brokerage firms Euroamérica and Cruz del Sur, will lead BTG into the Chilean insurance market.
CCR Monthly Approval Report – March 2014
March 31, 2014 by
A rundown of the financial instruments approved, rejected and affirmed by the Comisión Clasificadora de Riesgo (CCR). Month of March 2014.
Seven mutual funds and two ETFs were added in March to the list of approved instruments to receive investments from Chilean Pension Managers (AFPs). Fidelity led with two fixed income funds plus one thematic equity fund listed, followed by Credit Suisse (one European equity fund and one Convertibles Bond fund) and AXA (one European equity fund).
Leonidas Vial Echeverria resigns as board chairman of LarrainVial
March 28, 2014 by
In a related move, Larrain's local fund management unit, LarrainVial Administradora General de Fondos SA, said it will also replace two LarrainVial board members with independent directors.
Larrain blames Latam-equity-fund redemptions on market pullback
March 28, 2014 by
The market in general has been looking to boost its exposure to developed countries and Europe, a more likely explanation for the wave of redemptions in the Latam product.
MFS hires proprietary sales head in Chile to develop business beyond AFPs
March 21, 2014 by
Fuenzalida's major focus will be on developing and expanding MFS's business in the retail segment of that country, namely locally-owned private banks, local brokerage houses and advisories, funds of funds, family offices, multi-family offices and insurance companies.
Six cross-border funds gained first-time access to Chilean AFP portfolios in February
March 14, 2014 by
In a month where AFPs reduced their exposure to international instruments, six funds managed to land first-time investments from the pension managers. New AFP investment went to products of the following managers: Invesco (2), PIMCO (2), Investec (1) and TIAA-CREFF (1).
Volatility in January changed direction of AFP portfolios
March 5, 2014 by
According to local analysts, this sudden change of course was due to volatility in certain markets in late 2013 and early 2014, along with the winding down of quantitative easing by the Fed, which resulted in nervousness among portfolio managers, particularly after noting the hit that emerging markets were taking. In terms of flows in January, the big losers were iShares, Aberdeen, Templeton, and Fidelity, while the big winners were Invesco , Robeco and Deutsche.
