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.
Fee shakeup: Peru’s AFP Integra moves to 0% front-end load model
December 19, 2018 by
AFP Integra of Sura Group proposed charging only a management fee of 0.82%, while its competitors continue to charge front-end loads.
Study finds that Peruvian retirees make poor choices with their lump-sum pension payouts
November 2, 2018 by
An IDB study found that retirees removing 95.5% of their pensions at age 65 made poor investment decisions or spent the money without regard for their future, noted Eduardo Morón, head of a Peruvian insurance group.
Eduardo Montero to assume helm at Credicorp next January
October 19, 2018 by
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.
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.
Fund-of-funds biz in Peru among biggest growth areas
April 16, 2018 by
The general secretary of the Association of Mutual Fund Managers of Peru, Fernando Osorio, highlighted the growth of the industry’s AUM over the last five years.
Sura Asset Management appoints Vidal to head fixed-income unit for regional fund business
April 4, 2018 by
Armando Vidal, until recently head of the fixed-income unit of Sura-owned Peruvian pension manager AFP Integra, has become the head of fixed-income for Sura’s fund businesses in Mexico, Chile, Peru, Colombia and Uruguay.
Prima AFP names Corpancho head of equities
December 6, 2017 by
In his new role, Oscar Corpancho has responsibility over portfolio managers Jorge Morey and Juan de Dios Cárdenas, who are in charge of international-equities analysis and mutual-fund selection.
Peruvian AFPs may bump against alternatives ceiling in medium term
October 11, 2017 by
HMC's Daniel Dancourt said if Peruvian AFPs continue to buy alternatives at their current rate, the maximum multi-fund limits may be reached in three to five years.
Central Bank boosts international limit for Peruvian AFPs
July 17, 2017 by
The increase will encourage AFPs to continue to diversify their investments abroad just as they approached the previous limit of 44%.
