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.
Colombian AFPs post broad retreat from global equities
July 29, 2019 by
Colombian AFPs pulled away from cross-border funds and ETFs in May, yanking USD 1.2 billion mostly from equity funds as global markets reeled amid trade tensions.
Natixis survey finds “disconnect” between investors’ return expectations and tolerance for risk
July 29, 2019 by
“Last year’s market volatility was a strong reminder of the importance of professional advice in helping to build diversified portfolios," said David Giunta, CEO for the US and Canada at Natixis Investment Managers.
Chilean labor-committee amendment would force AFPs to eat cross-border-fund fees
July 29, 2019 by
AFPs and cross-border managers are clinging to hopes that the amendment will be expunged or reversed before the final pension-reform bill goes to a vote in the Congress.
Real-estate manager Asset AGF targets USD 500 million AUM via residential rental fund
May 2, 2019 by
This pioneer in the residential rental market, led by Felipe Swett, now finds itself in competition with other firms, such as Ameris, BTG Pactual, Credicorp Capital and Compass Group.
Investment abroad remains a seemingly distant aspiration for Brazilian pensions
May 1, 2019 by
Jorge Simino, investment director at Funcesp, says that pension funds are still cautious about investing abroad.
Life insurers in legal battle to prevent client profits from being taxed
April 26, 2019 by
The Court of Appeals is analyzing the case. A decision against insurers could discourage people from using life insurance vehicles for savings, and push more clients to mutual funds.
Asset-management moves: AFP-industry veteran steps out of executive role
April 26, 2019 by
April proved to be a busy month for executive changes, as shareholder meetings convened in Chile. Changes at Moneda, Credicorp and Planvital garnered the most attention.
HMC to boost its profile in the real-estate sector
April 25, 2019 by
In alliance with leading real-estate companies, the firm plans the first-half launch of a novel mezzanine-type fund in Chile.
