A right-leaning Congress and resistance from the Central Bank are the industry's best hopes for survival.
Pension withdrawals: Andean AFPs still hold lion’s share of most managers’ Latin AUMs
May 30, 2021 by
Matías Eguiguren, a partner at Picton, recognized the damage done to pension fund positions since the outbreak of COVID-19.
Peruvian AFPs will face additional redemptions after May 19 ruling
May 30, 2021 by
Regardless of the outcome of the presidential election, additional withdrawals and weakening of the AFP system appear likely.
Matthews Asia turns over Latin American institutional distribution to Picton
May 3, 2021 by
Matthews had previously been using HMC Capital as its Andean distributor, but moved to Picton after a thorough partner search.
Creuza Advisors sets sights on growth in 2021 despite AFP uncertainties
February 24, 2021 by
Lima-based Creuza plans to add US Equity, EM Equity, EM Debt, US Real Estate and Global PE funds to its offering, says Nicolás Lasarte, who manages the institutional business.
AFPs: Wave of reforms sweeps Chile and Peru
December 22, 2020 by
Along with approving the withdrawal of funds to fend off economic hardships caused by the pandemic, deep reforms are being discussed in both countries.
AFPs on alert as Peru ponders creation of unemployment-insurance pool
October 12, 2020 by
The new measure opens the possibility of a private managers of a new pot of money, similar to the Chilean model.
Costs impede broad roll out of share-classes among Peruvian funds
August 11, 2020 by
Only nine of the 175 funds available use share classes for varying investor types, tax treatments, etc,, admits Fernando Osorio of the Peruvian Association of Fund Managers.
Managers project 20% fall in allocations from Peruvian AFPs
July 14, 2020 by
A law allowing withdrawal of 25% of pension savings is having a serious impact on AFP portfolios.
Peruvian real-estate providers pounce on Chilean market
January 17, 2020 by
The situation of the real estate market in Chile could make Peruvian products attractive, especially for high-net-worth investors, said Jenny Esaine, partner of AC Capitales.
