The 'High Standards' rating assigned to Vinci Equities reflects Fitch's opinion that the investment platform and operational framework of the asset manager are strong relative to the standards applied by institutional investors in international markets.
Banamex awards new commodity mandate to three top global firms
October 30, 2014 by
The awarding of the mandate, as well as its size, is dependent upon the final design of the investment guidelines being drawn up by the Consar, Afore Banamex and the winners of the mandate.
Prudential commits up to USD 620 million for stake in Chile’s AFP Habitat
October 30, 2014 by
Habitat is Chile's second largest AFP, with USD 44 billion under management, including USD 17 billion in allocations to cross-border ETFs and mutual funds.
Amafore: Pension-fund investment regime not a legislative matter
October 27, 2014 by
Carlos Noriega Curtis, president of the Mexican pension fund association, the Amafore, is proposing that the Retirement System Law (SAR) be amended to delegate to the Consar all decisions regarding the Afores' investment regime.
Chilean firms Falcom and Larrain launch Lux fund targeting Mexican fixed income
October 27, 2014 by
The two firms are partnering to launch a Mexican fixed-income fund, Larrain Vial Falcom Mexican Fixed Income Fund. This strategy is a novelty among Luxembourg-domiciled SICAVs, and will give investors in Latin America, Europe and Asia a new way to gain exposure to Mexico.
Compass Group expands real-estate portfolio with USD 86-million placement
October 22, 2014 by
The firm's launch of an USD 86 million real-estate fund in Uruguay joins existing products investing in Peru and Mexico.
BICE Inversiones selected to distribute funds of Korea-based Mirae Asset
October 22, 2014 by
Bice's Enrique Santibáñez (photo) said the funds to be registered with the Risk Rating Commission (CCR) in Chile and offered to AFPs in Chile, Colombia and Peru are the Asia Sector Leader and the Asia Great Consumer funds.
Private pension plans stalled by 2013 tax reform
October 22, 2014 by
Data from the Consar indicates the total number of corporate pension plans fell by 2.4% in 2014, compared to average annual growth of 10% per annum, as tax incentives for these vehicles were weakened.
The three active Mexican Afore mandates are all with Banamex
October 22, 2014 by
With the mandate of up to USD 360 million to Pioneer, the Mexican pension industry now has three active mandates, all with Afore Banamex, totaling USD 1.2 billion.
Colombian infrastructure program generating interest for investors in alternatives
October 12, 2014 by
The "Fourth Generation Concessions Program," introduced two years ago by the Colombian government, has created considerable expectations among foreign and local sponsors who want to develop investment vehicles for project implementation. AFPs would be likely buyers of the products.
