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.
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.
