The representation office opened in Santiago in the middle of last year and headed by Santiago Zarauza, looks set to strengthen the brand at the regional level.
Positive flows, good returns boosted Chilean AFP assets abroad in February
March 23, 2017 by
The total Chilean portfolio abroad reached USD 60.9 billion in February and was at its highest since USD 61.3 billion in April 2016. Active funds from Eastspring, TIAA, Pimco, Julius Baer and BNP Paribas were among the leading gatherers for the month.
XXI Banorte quickly funds Pan-Asian mandate with USD 850 million in disbursements
March 13, 2017 by
The latest implementation of XXI Banorte's international diversification strategy, led by CIO Sergio Mendez, has been entrusted to JP Morgan, Investec, BlackRock and Pioneer Investments. The process took just four months.
Colombian AFPs ended 2016 with rush into US equities and exit from Europe
March 12, 2017 by
Colombian pension-manager allocations to North American equity as of December reached USD 3.2 billion in December, or 22% of the USD 14.5 billion cross-border portfolio, vs. just 14% in July.
UBS names Velez head of Latin America wealth management
March 8, 2017 by
The Swiss bank said Velez would take on the role in addition to his current responsibilities as head of global ultra-high net-worth Latin America, effective immediately.
Santander, Intesa Sanpaolo to sell Allfunds Bank in USD 1.9 billion deal
March 7, 2017 by
"Our role as an investor, together with our partner GIC, will be to support the Allfunds team in accelerating growth, both organically and through select M&A," said Zita Saurel, managing director at PE fund Hellman & Friedman.
National pension protests have not affected voluntary contributions to AFPs
March 6, 2017 by
The pool of voluntary pension contributions rose from USD 7.8 billion to USD 9.1 billion in 12 months ended September 2016, and AFPs' share of the market was holding steady at 53%.
Aberdeen to be acquired by Standard Life in USD 4.7 billion stock deal
March 6, 2017 by
The deal, which will create a USD 800+ billion asset manager, is the latest move by the active management industry to combat a tide of investors shifting money to low-cost, passive funds.
CCR Monthly Approval Report – February 2017
March 2, 2017 by
Five mutual funds were added to the list of approval products for sale to the AFPs. BNP Paribas led with two mutual funds listed, followed by Pictet, Neuberger Berman and NN IP, each with one new fund approved.
Afore Sura funds its first international mandate for USD 150 million
March 1, 2017 by
Afore Sura has given the green light to its diversification strategy in international investments, funding a global equity mandate valued at USD 150 million. Two more mandates for a total of USD 350 million are awaiting a final go-ahead.
