The measure seeks to lure wealthy AFP affiliates to the public system by subsidizing a more attractive pension payout, says Asofondos's Jorge Llano Salamanca.
Colombian AFPs added USD 317 million to global fund and ETF holdings in July
October 10, 2020 by
The managers once again favored North American equity, placing USD 82 million into those funds for AUM of USD 5.5 billion — their biggest allocation.
Colombian AFPs plunged back into equity in June as markets rallied
September 4, 2020 by
Cross-border funds and ETFs attracted USD 376 million from the AFPs in June to finish the month with USD 19.2 billion in assets under management.
Colombian AFPs pulled further away from equities in May
August 26, 2020 by
Cross-border funds and ETFs attracted USD 31 million from the AFPs in May to finish the month with USD 18.2 billion in assets under management.
Cross-border fixed-income funds being scooped up by Colombian AFPs
August 15, 2020 by
Over USD 900 million was invested in the asset class during the first half of 2020, with Colfondos and Protección leading the way.
Colombian AFPs shunned equity in April, missing sharp recovery in prices
July 28, 2020 by
The Colombian AFPs received USD 210 million in fresh funds in April to finish the month with USD 17.3 billion invested in cross-border funds and ETFs, almost entirely in equity funds.
Colombian AFPs pour into North America, Asia equities during March global selloff
May 29, 2020 by
Colombian AFPs finished March with USD 15.9 billion invested in cross-border funds and ETFs, almost entirely in equity funds and ETFs, though total AUM decreased amid falling asset prices.
Colombian AFPs added to emerging markets, Asian equity in January
April 23, 2020 by
The AFPs finished January with USD 19 billion invested in cross-border funds and ETFs, almost entirely in equity funds. They increased their total equity exposure by USD 776 million during the month.
Colombian AFPs go longer on equities, favor emerging markets, in February
April 15, 2020 by
The AFPs finished February with USD 18.4 billion invested in cross-border funds and ETFs, almost entirely in equity funds. They increased their total equity exposure by USD 935 million during the month, to USD 18 billion.
Colombian AFPs add to emerging markets, North America equity in December
February 7, 2020 by
The AFPs injected USD 138 million into emerging-markets equity in December, making that category their top allocation with USD 5 billion in AUM and 27% of the AFPs’ cross-border investments.
