The two instructions are seen by the global asset management community as game-changers in their approach to Brazil, since important segment of the onshore market will become addressable - at least after July 1, 2015, when the rules take effect.
Brazilian fund regulator eases international investment rules, setting stage for wave of cross-border offerings
December 19, 2014 by
Alternative Investment Distribution in Latin America
December 16, 2014 by
Latin Asset Management‘s latest research effort explores Latin American demand for alternative-asset-management products, namely private-equity funds, infrastructure funds, real-estate investment trusts, venture-capital funds, and funds of funds holding these types of instruments. Institutional and private investors are increasingly turning to private-equity vehicles to take advantage of their long-term return potential, low-volatility and low correlation with traditional financial assets. The […]
Sura well-positioned to build on its USD 120 billion asset base
December 10, 2014 by
Sura Asset Management is the only actor in the pension business in the region with presence in the four major markets: Chile, Colombia, Peru and Mexico. Its consolidated assets under management represent a 23.4% market share in the countries where it operates.
Amafore: Afores will be managing USD 300 billion in 2020
December 10, 2014 by
With projections based on current conditions of the Retirement Savings System - i.e. a 6.5% compulsory contribution and 49.6% investment placed in government debt - the Afores are expected to reach net assets of MXP 4.3 trillion (USD 295 billion) by the end of 2020.
CVM has begun drafting new qualified-investor rules
December 10, 2014 by
The Brazilian securities regulator, the Comissão de Valores Mobiliários responded to a request made by the Brazilian Association of Financial and Capital Markets (ANBIMA) and decided that revised regulations governing "suitability" and new definitions concerning qualified investors should enter into force simultaneously.
Brazil’s Bradesco taps Le Grazie to head asset management unit
December 10, 2014 by
Reinaldo Le Grazie replaces Joaquim Levy, who last month was named Brazil's finance minister, as chief executive officer of Bradesco Asset Management.
BofA Merrill Lynch says selective allocation will be required in 2015 as bull market slows to a jog
December 10, 2014 by
Strong fundamentals and healthy growth in the US economy support a case for investor optimism and opportunism. However, in the lower-return, higher-volatility environment projected ahead, selective allocation and defensive portfolio moves will be crucial for performance.
Bradesco launches Latin American fund based on FTSE smart-beta index
December 10, 2014 by
The Bradesco Global Funds - FTSE Latin America Quality Value Equity fund, a Luxembourg-domiciled Sicav, seeks to add value by selecting stocks from companies in Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru with reasonable valuations.
BlackRock: Latin Americans recognize demands of retirement, but have set aside very little
December 5, 2014 by
“The survey clearly shows that Latin Americans are strongly motivated to be successful savers and investors, yet have fallen behind in some key planning areas, especially retirement,” said Armando Senra, head of BlackRock's Latin America and Iberia region.
Canadian and MILA-listed securities can be bought locally by Chilean investors
December 5, 2014 by
SVS approved a resolution that exempts all listed investment securities registered with regulators in Colombia, Mexico, Peru and Canada as well from enrollment in the Registro de Valores Extranjeros (foreign securities register). Under the new rules, registered securities in any of these countries - including ETFs - will be able to be traded publicly by Chilean investors almost automatically.
