The AFPs decreased their exposure to equity by USD 3.2 billion during the month, while boosting investments in fixed-income funds by USD 893 million.
CCR Monthly Approval Report – July 2020
August 1, 2020 by
A total of 16 products were added in the month from eight different asset managers: Fideliy, Invesco, Janus Henderson, T. Rowe Price , ComStage, Apollo, Portfolio Advisors and Tishman Speyer.
New manager Fintual targets millennial Chileans with online-only offering
July 31, 2020 by
Tech-savvy fund manager Fintual has built a proprietary platform catering to 16,000 clients. It aims to hit USD 200 million in AUM by year end, says portfolio manager Stella Melaragno.
Colombian AFPs shunned equity in April, missing sharp recovery in prices
July 28, 2020 by
The Colombian AFPs received USD 210 million in fresh funds in April to finish the month with USD 17.3 billion invested in cross-border funds and ETFs, almost entirely in equity funds.
Natixis survey finds surprising optimism among financial advisors
July 28, 2020 by
Despite optimism for their book of business, most (84%) advisors admit business development is a challenge. In a typical week, they dedicate just 9% of their time to prospecting new clients.
Chilean AFPs face up to USD 20 billion in redemptions
July 24, 2020 by
Local distributors gamed out the winners and losers if AFP affiliates are allowed to redeem 10% of their positions. ETFs and illiquid investments such as private equity could suffer most.
Survey: Most institutions pleased with managers’ stepped-up communication during crisis
July 14, 2020 by
State Street's John Lehner sees "an opportunity for asset managers to provide more strategic views and forecasts through technology, such as podcasts, webinars and video conference calls.”
Citi sees second-half rebound in emerging markets, global small- and mid-cap equities
July 14, 2020 by
David Bailin, chief investment officer at Citi Private Bank, urged investors to get off the sidelines and put cash to work as a new cycle begins.
BlackRock, others, eye listing of gold ETFs in Chile
July 14, 2020 by
Approval of gold representative securities comes as global investors focus on gold due to increased market volatility, said BlackRock's Francisco Rosemberg.
Managers project 20% fall in allocations from Peruvian AFPs
July 14, 2020 by
A law allowing withdrawal of 25% of pension savings is having a serious impact on AFP portfolios.
