The AFPs made new investments worth USD 1.8 billion into European equity and USD 966 million to Japanese equity in the August-October period. The shift has helped move funds from Julius Baer, Henderson and Deutsche into the top-10 list of Chilean AFP holdings.
Rumors swirl in Chile over possible Aberdeen-BTG breakup
November 13, 2015 by
As BTG attempts to rebuild its global-fund distribution team, it faces the defection of not only Columbia Threadneedle but also Aberdeen, which at one time had gathered nearly USD 6 billion from Chilean AFPs.
AFP Profuturo reformulates its investment team
November 13, 2015 by
Gino Bettochi recently took over as CIO, as two key executives departed for roles outside the pension industry. The firm also named a new fund selector.
Afores anxious to participate in new alternatives vehicles proposed by Executive branch
November 13, 2015 by
Afores are eagerly awaiting the launch of the Fibra E and CerPIs, the two new structured instruments proposed by the Mexican President Enrique Peña Nieto, said Carlos Noriega, CEO of the Mexican Association of Retirement Fund Managers.
Azimut sets up Chilean distribution arm backed by European fund offering
November 13, 2015 by
Azimut, headed by Alejandro Citterio in Chile, arrives precisely at a time when institutionals are increasing their positions in Europe and looking for opportunities in different sectors and asset classes. A look at AZ Andes' Latin American distribution strategy.
BlackRock lowers fees, broadens range of iShares Core suite
November 13, 2015 by
Ruth Weiss, head of the US iShares product team at BlackRock said the enhancements will provide investors with broader and more diversified exposures at competitive prices. Expense ratios have been reduced to as little as 0.03%.
CCR Monthly Approval Report – October 2015
November 5, 2015 by
While WisdomTree and iShares led with three and two ETFs, respectively, registered in the month, Franklin Templeton, PineBridge and JP Morgan also won approval for funds of their own.
Credicorp looks for passive manager to complete its already diverse offering
November 4, 2015 by
Ignacio Montes explained to Fund Pro Latin America the strategy behind working with global firms such as Partners Group, Apax Partners, ICG, Colony Capital, Madison Dearborn Partners, Grosvenor Capital, Candriam, Allianz , TCW, MetWest, and Highland Capital.
BTG Pactual sets sights on local asset management in Mexico
November 4, 2015 by
The firm, which has focused mostly on brokerage since its arrival in March of 2014, will expand its operations in Mexico to private banking and fund management, under the direction of Guillermo Ortiz Martínez, ex-governor of the Bank of Mexico.
Latin America pummelled by Deutsche Bank consolidation
November 4, 2015 by
It remanins unclear what will become of Deutsche's custody businesses in Argentina and Mexico, where it serves as custodian for locally-traded instruments such as funds, ETFs and securities.
