The AFPs increased their exposure to cross-border equity by USD 1.3 billion during the month, while cutting holdings of fixed-income funds by USD 69 million.
Chilean AFPs plowed nearly USD 1 billion to North American equity in April, despite client withdrawals
July 27, 2021 by
BlackRock looks to individual segment as Andean pensions face reckoning
July 27, 2021 by
"We are watching closely what’s happening in the institutional market in Latin America," said Axel Christensen, director of investment strategy for Latin America at BlackRock.
Santander AM Mexico prepares the launch of another global fund
July 27, 2021 by
Javier Alamillo told Fund Pro Latin America that the Mexican asset manager will launch a new multi-thematic fund after the launch of its latest global ESG product with Robeco.
Profuturo initiates active-fund investing, incorporating four products to portfolio
July 26, 2021 by
“This is the first step, and we expect to launch a second group of four funds later this year,” Antonio Sibaja, Afore Profuturo's CIO, told Fund Pro Latin America.
BBVA plays all angles of open architecture trend in Mexico
July 26, 2021 by
BBVA AM's Jaime Lazaro is very keen on digitizing its offering in Mexico as well as partnering with more third-party distributors with its recently launched global ESG fund.
Stark realities ahead for AFP industry as establishment cedes ground in election
July 25, 2021 by
Following the results of the elections for the Constituent Convention, there seems to be a broad majority in favor of restoring full responsibility for pensions and social security to the state.
Global product development central to Finaccess’s commitment to innovation
July 25, 2021 by
Finaccess offers international exposure through 15 funds, six of which have subadvisory deals. It is looking for partners for Asian and other thematic launches.
AllianceBernstein taps seasoned pro Bruno Stein to lead its Brazil expansion
July 22, 2021 by
In his few short weeks with AB, Stein, formerly with BlackRock and Itaú, has been taken aback by the sudden interest in global exposure among Brazilian investors.
Annuities: insurers making 10% advances to pensioners, despite legal appeals
July 20, 2021 by
Insurers have several complaints with the process, and warn that a redemption now will reduce payouts down the road, especially for vulnerable retirees.
Actinver sees success in retail tied to thematic funds with global partners
July 19, 2021 by
Actinver Asset Management's Diego Tarrats says funds focused on clean energy, crypto and other areas are capturing the interest of the retail market.
