With the recent incorporation of ex-Credicorp Peru executive Christian Laub as partner, the Spanish-based firm plans to expand its operations in Latin America.
Habitat swarms Colombia with acquisition of Colfondos
August 19, 2019 by
The Chilean pension giant, which also has a small operation in Peru, is buying the USD 11.5 billion Colombian AFP from Scotiabank and Mercantil Colpatria.
Amid mass protests in Chile, fierce debate expected on additional 5% pension contribution
November 8, 2019 by
The anti-establishment fervor in Chile makes it nearly impossible to imagine increased withholdings heading to the AFP system.
Insigneo adds ex-Citi operations expert to spearhead digitalization push
August 19, 2019 by
Mariela Arana joined the company as it embarks on a growth strategy with a laser-focused plan on digitalizing operations to provide an enhanced client experience.
Colombian AFPs dive back into equities in June
August 18, 2019 by
The AFPs finished June with USD 17.2 billion invested in cross-border funds and ETFs, almost all of which was in equity-oriented products.
Newly-formed Chilean AGF Singular nabs 20% investment from Oaktree Capital
August 18, 2019 by
"We are very glad to take this next step in extending our relationship and deepening our commitment to Latin America,” said Howard Marks, co-chairman of Oaktree.
Schroders promotes Binello to head of Latin America
August 16, 2019 by
The executive had been serving as head of offshore sales in Miami. Meanwhile, Schroders also promoted Pablo Albina to a top regional investment role.
CCR Monthly Approval Report – July 2019
August 2, 2019 by
A total of 28 products were added in the month from nine different asset managers: Amundi, Barings, BlueBay, Cathay, Fidelity, Janus Henderson, Principal, IK Investment Partners, Singuler Guff.
AFPs plunge back into emerging-markets debt, Asian equity
July 29, 2019 by
The AFPs finished the month with USD 84.3 billion invested in cross-border funds and ETFs, 70% of which was in equities.
Global managers gain access to Latam markets via new Santander FOF launches
July 29, 2019 by
The Spanish firm is launching UCITS FoFs with Amundi, Morgan Stanley, Robeco, JPMorgan and PIMCO. The products will be distributed in Latin America either directly or via locally domiciled feeders.
