The manager is confident that the Single Fund Bill (Ley Única de Fondos), currently in on its way through Congress, will allow foreigners to benefit from a less costly tax system.
Closed-end investment funds feel discriminated by the new rules
In the latest changes to the Pension Fund Investment System, the maximum percentage AFPs can invest in local funds was cut from 5% to 3%.
Acafi: 30% of closed-end investment fund assets are from the non-institutional segment
Vehicles with better liquidity windows and activation of the secondary market have attracted interest from smaller investors.
Market approves relaxation of public offerings
SVS issues new regulations to permit offerings of restricted securities to groups of up to 250 investors under certain conditions.
Chilean wealth management clients optimistic
A survey reveals that in the global crisis, Chileans are relying more on local investment instruments. Most investors are guided by newspapers and magazines when taking decisions, against 39% who use financial advisors.
Private equity managers are enthusiastic about Provida’s decision
The largest Chilean AFP has set up an Alternative Investment Department which may reflect a long-term view that opens the door to less liquid instruments.
Picton Advisors takes on Morgan Stanley distribution in Chile
The distributor is also preparing a global private equity closed-end investment fund with Warburg Pincus.
Chilean pension managers added USD 460 million to their international portfolio in October
Cross-border investments regained space among Chilean Pension Fund portfolios in the last month, after affiliates returned to the more aggressive Multifunds (A and B)
Latin American Pension Fund Investments in International Securities – June 2013
Chart comparing levels of pension fund system investments in international mutual funds and other international securities. Data from Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru. Data broken out by instrument. Year-end totals from December 2008 through 2012, previous month results and as of June 30, 2013.
Corfo sees ending support for private equity by 2030
The state entity says 33% private participation in financing was achieved in 2012, and expects this figure to reach 60% by 2020.





