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
October 1, 2018 by
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.
Exposure to sustainable investment rises with affluence levels, says UBS
October 1, 2018 by
Among the ultra-rich, 40% invest sustainably, compared to 8% of investors with USD 1 million to USD 2 million of investable assets, noted Paula Polito, global client strategy officer, UBS Global Wealth Management.
Brazilians shrug off market volatility, boost fund investments
October 1, 2018 by
Despite market turbulence, the Brazilian investment fund industry ended the month with net inflows of BRL 12.7 billion (USD 3.1 billion), with year-to-date inflows coming in at BRL 61 billion.
Mirae launches Brazil’s first fixed-income ETF
October 1, 2018 by
According to Mirae’s director of investments in Brazil, Andre Pimentel, the idea is to offer a product with more liquidity, given the difficulty of operate fixed income ETF in secondary market.
BlackRock takes control of Citibanamex’s asset-management unit
October 1, 2018 by
Armando Senra, head of the Latin America & Iberia region for BlackRock, termed the transaction "transformative for BlackRock and the asset management industry in Mexico and the region."
CCR Monthly Approval Report – September 2018
October 1, 2018 by
BlackRock, Invesco, Deutsche, PIMCO, Lord Abbett and UTI Goldfinch were the fund sponsors gaining approval for new products in September.
Ignacio Montes leaves Credicorp Capital
September 13, 2018 by
The executive signaled that a new project is in the offing, but it was unclear whether he will remain in the asset management industry.
Peruvian regulator expands investment options for insurers
September 13, 2018 by
The SBS said investments in dual-currency fixed-coupon financial instruments (exchange notes) and structured capital-protected securities were now eligible options for Peruvian insurers.
AFPs step up exposure to North America, Asia as investors look past trade concerns
September 13, 2018 by
Chilean AFP pension managers injected USD 2 billion of assets into cross-border funds and ETFs in July, stepping up exposure to North American and Asian equity, as well as high-yield and emerging-markets bonds.
