The 'High Standards' rating assigned to Vinci Equities reflects Fitch's opinion that the investment platform and operational framework of the asset manager are strong relative to the standards applied by institutional investors in international markets.
Banamex awards new commodity mandate to three top global firms
October 30, 2014 by
The awarding of the mandate, as well as its size, is dependent upon the final design of the investment guidelines being drawn up by the Consar, Afore Banamex and the winners of the mandate.
Prudential commits up to USD 620 million for stake in Chile’s AFP Habitat
October 30, 2014 by
Habitat is Chile's second largest AFP, with USD 44 billion under management, including USD 17 billion in allocations to cross-border ETFs and mutual funds.
Chilean Mutual Fund Industry Statistics – September 2014
October 30, 2014 by
Excel workbook detailing, over various time periods, mutual fund industry asset growth by sector and managers. Data as of September 30, 2014.
Companies mentioned in this report: Banchile; BancoEstado; BBVA; Bci; Bice; BTG Pactual; CorpBanca; Cruz del Sur; EuroAmerica; IM Trust; Itaú; LarrainVial; Nevasa HMC; Penta; Principal; Satander; Scotia; Security; Sura; Zurich
Latin American Pension Fund Investments in Cross-Border Securities – August 2014
October 29, 2014 by
Chart comparing levels of pension fund system investments in international mutual funds and other international securities. Data from Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru. Data broken out by instrument, Year-end totals from December 2009 through 2013, and as of August 31, 2014.
Holdings Report – Peruvian Pension Fund Investment in Cross-Border Securities – May 2014
October 28, 2014 by
Excel workbook detailing Peruvian pension fund allocations to cross-border mutual funds, ETFs. Includes names of all securities as well as amounts invested in each. Also included is a breakdown of offshore allocations by asset class. Data as of May 31, 2014.
Companies mentioned in this report: iShares; State Street; PowerShares; Henderson; Van Eck; Pioneer; Dimensional; LarrainVial; Allianz; Pictet; Julies Baer; Deutsche; Muzinich; Threadneedle; Franklin Templeton; ING; Janus; Aberdeen; JP Morgan; Morgan Stanley; Matthews; Investec; Robeco; Fidelity; Schroders; Axa; BNY Mellon; BNP Paribas; MFS; Habitat; Integra; Porvenir; Profuturo.
Argentine Mutual Fund Industry Statistics – September 2014
October 27, 2014 by
Excel workbook detailing, over various time periods, mutual fund industry asset growth by sector and managers. Data as of September 30, 2014.
Companies mentioned in this report: Adm. Tit y Val.; Allaria Ledesma; Arpenta; Axis; Balanz; Bayfe; BBVA Francés; BNP Paribas; bST; Cima; CMA; Cohen; Consultatio; Convexity; Facimex; Bacs; Fondcapital; Gainvest; Galicia; Galileo; GPS Inestments; Gte de Fondos; HSBC; Itaú; Macro; Mariva; MBA; Megainver; Patagonia; Pellegrini; Proahorro; Provinfondos;RJ Delta; Sancor Seguros; Santader Río; SBS; Schroders; Surthern Trust; ICBC Bank; Nativa; Nuevo Chaco Fondos; Supervielle.
Peruvian AFP Pension Fund Industry Statistics – September 2014
October 27, 2014 by
Excel workbook detailing, over various time periods, asset totals and affiliate trends among Peruvian AFP pension funds. Data as of September 30, 2014.
Companies mentioned in this report: Habitat; Integra; Prima; Profuturo.
Amafore: Pension-fund investment regime not a legislative matter
October 27, 2014 by
Carlos Noriega Curtis, president of the Mexican pension fund association, the Amafore, is proposing that the Retirement System Law (SAR) be amended to delegate to the Consar all decisions regarding the Afores' investment regime.
Chilean firms Falcom and Larrain launch Lux fund targeting Mexican fixed income
October 27, 2014 by
The two firms are partnering to launch a Mexican fixed-income fund, Larrain Vial Falcom Mexican Fixed Income Fund. This strategy is a novelty among Luxembourg-domiciled SICAVs, and will give investors in Latin America, Europe and Asia a new way to gain exposure to Mexico.
