The results of this first round of elections (Gustavo Petro 40% and Rodolfo Hernández 28%) guarantee a lively discussion on pension reform before the runoff election on June 19.
Cross-border equity funds raised USD 331 million from Colombian AFPs in April
June 13, 2022 by
Pension funds invested USD 331 million in equity products during April, of which USD 313 million was invested in US equity funds.
Colombian AFPs restructure their positions, turning to international fixed income in March
May 16, 2022 by
Pension funds moved into fixed income during March, investing USD 170 million, mostly into emerging-markets debt funds. On the other hand, their redemptions of equity products totaled USD 139 million.
Colombian closed-end funds given OK to issue bonds
April 4, 2022 by
Until now only private-equity funds have been allowed to issue bonds. Leveraging is also a new possibility for closed-end vehicles.
Colombian AFPs pumped brakes on cross-border allocations in February as market volatility rose
April 3, 2022 by
Although AFPs continued to increase their exposure in equities, they shed positions in debt and money market instruments. AUMs rose just USD 98 million for the month.
Colombian AFPs boosted equity global positions in December
March 28, 2022 by
Purchases in the last month of the year were concentrated in US and European equity, for a total of USD 263 million and USD 108 million, respectively.
Colombian AFPs bet heavily on US equities in January
March 15, 2022 by
Equity instruments, mostly funds specializing in the US and emerging markets, attracted most allocations, with USD 577 million.
OECD recommends single compulsory pension scheme for Colombia
March 10, 2022 by
The Colombian pension association used the report to promote conversion of the pay-as-you-go state-run scheme to the AFPs and the creation of a state-run AFP.
BlackRock led offshore product registration in Chile in 2021
January 31, 2022 by
"iShares ETFs give Chilean investors the means to build their portfolios in an effective and simple way," said BlackRock's Andrés De Goyeneche.
Colombian AFPs’ romance with European equities continued in November
January 24, 2022 by
Pension managers turned to European equity products as the most attractive option, making purchases totaling USD 168 million in November.
