Colombian pension funds added another USD 415 million to their holdings of cross-border ETFs and mutual funds in November, surpassing the USD 9 billion level. Aberdeen, BlackRock, Investec and Schroders all succeeded in landing a first-time investment for an equity product during the month.
Four cross-border funds landed first-time investments in November from Colombian AFPs
February 3, 2014 by
Relaunch of Colombian fund industry set for 2014
January 16, 2014 by
The most important changes in the new rules include allowing specialization of the various activities required to operate mutual funds, fast-tracking the authorization and distribution process for funds investing in traditional assets, and a more prominent role for custodians. In addition, non-Colombian securities registered in MILA countries would now be considered "traditional" assets.
Colombian pension managers added a USD 1 billion to their cross-border portfolios in October
January 6, 2014 by
Colombian AFP pension funds added USD 580 million to their positions in cross-border securities in October, of which 80% was applied to ETFs. Purchases were concentrated in equity-oriented products to the USA and Europe. Products of State Street and iShares benefitted the most for the new inflows.
BNP Paribas launches local custody in Colombia
September 19, 2013 by
The move allows BNP Paribas to provide post-trade services to international banks and investors wishing to invest in Colombia, while supporting the international expansion of banks, brokers and institutional investors based in Colombia and other Latin American countries.
Scotiabank to buy majority stake in Colombian pension fund Colfondos AFP
August 14, 2012 by
Scotiabank says it has reached an agreement to buy a 51% stake in Colombia's fourth-largest pension fund company.
Latin American Pension Fund Investments in International Securities – June 2013
August 28, 2013 by
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.
