“The evolution of the Mexico pension system has been remarkable to watch," says First Trust's Codie Sanchez,
First Trust boosts to 11 its ETF offering in Mexico, targeting Afore pension funds
October 23, 2017 by
Invex hires institutional sales veteran Luis Palacio
October 13, 2017 by
Palacio had most recently served as commercial director on the institutional side for BNP Paribas Investment Partners in Mexico.
Transamerica joins forces with local Mexican manager Akaan
October 10, 2017 by
Akaan's chairman and founder, Fernando Quiroz, was formerly CEO and vice-chairman of Citigroup's Institutional Clients Group for Mexico and Latin America.
Capital repatriation sparks growth in Mexican fund business
September 17, 2017 by
Repatriation of some MXP 100 billion, driven by the government decree that offers tax incentives on return of undeclared capital, has benefited mutual fund operators, says Principal's Luis Lozano.
Three firms share USD 700 million US Equity mandate from XXI Banorte
September 17, 2017 by
Under the guidance of Sergio Mendez, Afore XXI Banorte funded US equity mandates with three managers, totaling USD 700 million, bringing its funded mandate total to USD 2.8 billion, spread across Europe, Asia and now the United States.
Afore XXI Banorte makes it easy for Mexican expats to save for retirement
September 15, 2017 by
XXI Banorte's Juan Manuel Valle Pereña said the Afore's alliance with uLink gives US-based Mexican expats an easy-to-navigate and easy-to-access service to make voluntary retirement contributions from any device or computer.
Vanguard sees cost competition aiding its AUM growth in Mexico
August 30, 2017 by
“In recent years our clients have told us they like Vanguard's low-cost quality offering, but they wanted more presence and a closer relationship with us," said Juan Manuel Hernández, and ex-BlackRock and iShares executive named to head Vanguard's first Mexico City office.
Principal Afore again delays rollout of first global mandate
August 14, 2017 by
Afore Principal CEO, Mariano Ugarte, said the manager would implement its first international mandate in 2018, once "the markets have calmed down," referring to the high level of volatility for the Mexican Peso since the election of Donald J. Trump.
Regulator sees life-cycle funds in Afores’ future
July 31, 2017 by
The Consar is looking to convert the rigid four-fund multifund system into something much more streamlined, which could also permit more foreign investment by the Afores.
Insurers strengthen their role as institutional investors in Mexico
July 17, 2017 by
With 55 billion in technical reserves, insurers are now allowed to invest 10% in government debt, 50% in equities, 5% in private equity funds, 25% in real estate, 20% in structured, 10% in loans and up to 20% in foreign securities listed on the SIC.
