“We believe that this product has a competitive price and can be accessed by individual and institutional investors,” said Itau's Marcelo Fatio. An IPO of at least BRL 300 million is expected in mid-2019.
Chilean AFPs’ investment processes could soon incorporate ESG factors
Local managers are already starting to offer funds with this type of standard, while Moneda Asset Mgt. became the first fund manager in Chile to sign on to the United Nations' Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI).
Chilean AFPs retreated in September; add modestly only to Europe
In a difficult month, Investec held on to the top spot for brands after having displaced iShares for the Number 1 spot in June. It attracted an additional USD 89 million in September for USD 6.6 billion in overall AUM.
Eduardo Montero to assume helm at Credicorp next January
Since mid-2016, the executive has been head of the wealth management division in charge of the private banking (UHNW clients) and also of the affluent segment (Super Afluente) segment in Atlantic Security Bank, a unit of the Credicorp group.
Swiss Advisors downplays delisting of absolute-return fund
While GAM's Multibond Absolute Return Bond Plus fund was delisted at the request of its manager, it still has has two additional total-return funds among the 20 registered with the CCR.
Colombian AFPs wade back into funds amid trade uncertainty
Total allocations from Colombian AFPs to offshore funds and ETFs reached USD 19.2 billion in July.
State Street Global Advisors cross-lists 29 additional ETFs in Mexico
“Having cross-listed the first SPDR ETFs on the BMV in 2006, the Mexican market has remained a strategic priority for over a decade," said Kathryn Sweeney, head of SPDR Americas institutional sales.
BlackRock presents its USD 160 billion alternatives platform to Latam market
During a visit in Santiago, Manuel Gutierrez-Mellado, alternative product strategist at BlackRock, noted that Latam institutionals have a global bias when investing in private capital and credit, and a local bias for infrastructure.
Menu of voluntary-retirement products likely to expand with derivatives ruling
Before the easing of rules by Chile's Financial Market Commission, fund managers (AGFs) had been unable to launch a retirement-share-class for any fund whose investment policy allowed the use of derivatives for speculative purposes.
AFPs blaze broad retreat in August; add to Asia, North America exposure
North American equities were the top draw once again in August. The AFPs moved USD 594 million into the category during the month, bringing total AUM to USD 7.8 billion for a 9.7% market share.











