Colombian AFPs add to EM bonds, North American equities in October

Cross-border funds and ETFs finished the month with USD 22.2 billion in Colombian pension assets under management.

Added flows, tighter fees will pressure Afores to diversify their portfolios

The industry was not pleased with the placement of stringent caps on fees they can pass on to affiliates, but cheered plans to boost payroll contributions substantially.

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BlackRock makes new push into tepid Brazil ETF market

The firm will offer iShares through Brazilian depositary receipts, or BDRs, listed on the B3 exchange.

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LarrainVial beefs up US Offshore operation

The hiring of a veteran Miami-based executive will strengthen the offerings of Aegon, Brown Advisory and Pinebridge Investments in the offshore wealth segment.

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AFPs: Wave of reforms sweeps Chile and Peru

Along with approving the withdrawal of funds to fend off economic hardships caused by the pandemic, deep reforms are being discussed in both countries.

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Franklin Templeton rides wave of new-client growth in Mexico

FT's Hugo Petricioli said clients turned to mutual funds in 2020 in search of exchange-rate protection and higher returns via international equities.

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Chilean AFPs saw modest inflows in October after emergency redemptions

The AFPs added USD 207 million to cross-border fixed-income and money market funds in October. Three-month outflows totaled USD 7.9 billion. 

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Colombian AFPs add to fixed-income, select equities in September

Cross-border funds and ETFs finished the month with USD 21.5 billion in Colombian pension assets under management.

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Chilean AFPs sold off USD 3 billion in cross-border funds in September

Affiliates withdrew close to USD 20 billion under an initial emergency program to help savers get through COVID-19.

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Wealthy likely to move AFP money to tax-deferrable local investments

To avoid a tax hit, higher earners may shift their redemptions to local mutual funds using the voluntary retirement framework.

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