The AFPs decreased their exposure to international equity by USD 4.1 billion, while shaving USD 547 million from their holdings of fixed-income funds.
Chilean Congress floats measure to allow an additional 10% emergency withdrawal
October 13, 2020 by
If the measure were to pass and another round of redemptions was allowed, AFP AUMs could fall by as much as USD 34 billion.
Deal with Aiva boosts Allianz’s distribution into Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay
October 13, 2020 by
"Now more than ever, we are concentrated on broadening our distribution partners and prioritizing proximity," said Allianz GI's Alberto D’Avenia.
CCR defines special procedure for gold securities
October 12, 2020 by
The rating commission laid out the conditions for approval, relating to the manager’s experience, quality of the custodian, and the fund size.
AFPs on alert as Peru ponders creation of unemployment-insurance pool
October 12, 2020 by
The new measure opens the possibility of a private managers of a new pot of money, similar to the Chilean model.
CCR Monthly Approval Report – August 2020
October 12, 2020 by
A total of 25 products were added in the month from seven different asset managers: iShares, M&G, BlueBay, Invesco, Ashmore, Goldman Sachs and
DIF Capital Partners.
CCR Monthly Approval Report – September 2020
October 12, 2020 by
iShares, Van Eck, WisdomTree, Invesco, State Street, Gold Bullion, Janus Henderson, Jupiter, LaSalle, Morgan Stanley, Starwood, and Strategic Value were the fund sponsors gaining approval for new products in September.
Bill in Colombia would shift USD 12 billion from AFPs to public system
October 11, 2020 by
The measure seeks to lure wealthy AFP affiliates to the public system by subsidizing a more attractive pension payout, says Asofondos's Jorge Llano Salamanca.
Colombian AFPs added USD 317 million to global fund and ETF holdings in July
October 10, 2020 by
The managers once again favored North American equity, placing USD 82 million into those funds for AUM of USD 5.5 billion — their biggest allocation.
Chilean AFPs ease off equity, add to fixed income in July
October 10, 2020 by
The AFPs injected USD 447 million into cross-border funds and ETFs during the month. That brought total investments to USD 87.2 billion, 67% of which was in equities.
