The AFPs yanked USD 61 million from cross-border funds and ETFs in March 2019, but shoveled USD 447 million into a single Vanguard ETF, raising the firm’s total Colombian AUM to USD 2.5 billion.
Ahead of launch, AFP UNO looks to build its investment teams
May 22, 2019 by
Chile's newest AFP, led by a group with ties to ex-AFP Cuprum general manager Ignacio Álvarez, will start operating in October 2019 and will be the default provider for workers entering the system in 2019-2021.
Vontobel Wealth Management adds staff to target wealthy clients in Mexico and Brazil
May 22, 2019 by
Vontobel is seeking to hire bankers with Mexican client books for its Zurich office by year-end, according to published reports. But it has not ruled out opening a rep office in Mexico.
BTG Pactual bringing three new cross-border brands to Brazilian clients
May 20, 2019 by
At the BTG Pactual Global Managers Conference, Marcos Pimentel provided details to Fund Pro Latin America about new distribution deals signed with AQR, Pictet and T. Rowe Price.
Newest pension manager – Uno AFP – launches in Chile
September 27, 2019 by
UNO AFP expects to receive more than 350,000 workers in its first year of operation and hit USD 30 million in monthly inflows.
Ex-Principal Chile execs build USD 80 million book advising affluent clients
October 3, 2019 by
Value Advice's Rodrigo González says the firm targets affluent investors that are not receiving the level of service they deserve.
Vanguard to fly solo in the Andes, end institutional relationship with Compass Group
May 6, 2019 by
At the end of March, the US sponsor handled about USD 3 billion from institutions such as AFPs, AGFs and insurance companies.
CCR Monthly Approval Report – April 2019
May 3, 2019 by
iShares led with 11 ETFs registered in the month, while M&G followed with five mutual funds. Invesco, Nordea,Baillie Gifford, and Vontobel, joined the list along with four alternatives products.
Afores inch closer to investment in mutual funds
January 30, 2019 by
President of pension regulator Consar, Abraham Vela Dib, told Fund Pro Latin America that its risk committee has approved rules for Afore investment in mutual funds, with publication in the government's Official Gazette imminent.
Peruvians can use service sector to make voluntary AFP contributions
January 28, 2019 by
Giovanna Prialé, president of the AFP Association, noted that total voluntary AFP contributions had increased from USD 120 million in 2015 to USD 570 million in November 2018.
