While US-educated heads assumed their roles at the CNBV and Consar, Afore-friendly Carlos Noriega Curtis has joined the government in the finance ministry.
BlackRock: Global institutions shifting from public to private risk
“As the economic cycle turns, we believe that private markets can help clients navigate this more challenging environment,” said BlackRock's Edwin Conway.
AFP reform measures advance in Chilean legislature
There was movement on several fronts, including boosted contributions, the solidarity pillar, self-employed contributions and increased greater competition.
CCR Monthly Approval Report – December 2018
Products from BNP Paribas, Lyxor, Fidelity, Amundi and Man won approval, as did Avenue Capital Group to offer its alternative products.
Wells Fargo: US investors want Fed to halt rate hikes
”Our current outlook is for three additional rate hikes over next year before the Fed ends its current rate hike cycle,” said Wells's Brian Rehling.
Chilean AFPs flee fixed income in November selloff
Emerging market bond funds took the biggest hit in November, with pension managers withdrawing USD 565 million from the category.
Natixis Outlook: Institutions prepped for increased volatility, end to bull market
“Our research shows institutional investors are already positioned for the potential market turbulence on the horizon,” said Natixis's David Giunta.
Brazilian fund industry: Seasonal effects led to redemptions in November
Advance collections of income tax and higher expenses leading into summer led to net outflows of roughly USD 5 billion in November.
Fee shakeup: Peru’s AFP Integra moves to 0% front-end load model
AFP Integra of Sura Group proposed charging only a management fee of 0.82%, while its competitors continue to charge front-end loads.
Colombian AFPs dump North American equity as trade spat escalates
Total allocations from Colombian AFPs to offshore funds and ETFs slipped to USD 16.4 billion in October; 97% of that exposure is to equity.









