The "Fourth Generation Concessions Program," introduced two years ago by the Colombian government, has created considerable expectations among foreign and local sponsors who want to develop investment vehicles for project implementation. AFPs would be likely buyers of the products.
Colombian infrastructure program generating interest for investors in alternatives
October 12, 2014 by
Templeton launches cross-border fixed-income fund to attract Brazilian pensions
October 10, 2014 by
The fund aims to bring the excess return relative to the alpha generated in international markets and translate it into Reais. "The goal is that the fund generate returns of CDI plus 5.5% or 6%," explained Marcus Vinicius Goncalves (picture), representative of Franklin Templeton in Brazil.
Fidelity shifts executive from Brazil to Chile, looks to grow in Andean region
October 10, 2014 by
Pablo Anabitarte (photo) said Fidelity will continue to work with Econsult in Chile and Peru, while the rest of the region will be served directly by Fidelity from the Santiago office, possibly with local partnerships in some countries.
Honorato & Delaveau law firm seeks to expand asset-manager client base
October 10, 2014 by
The firm strengthened its team with economist Carolina Philipps (pictured), formerly with the CCR.
Patria Investimentos to open Colombian private-equity shop
October 10, 2014 by
The firm, which is backed by Blackstone, has announced that it will open an office in Colombia and investment of up to USD 500 million.
Holdings Report – Colombian Pension Fund Investment in Cross-Border Securities – August 2014
October 10, 2014 by
Excel workbook detailing Colombian pension fund (Obligatory + Voluntary) allocations to cross-border mutual funds, ETFs, private equity funds, bonds, stocks and other securities. 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 August 31, 2014.
Companies mentioned in this report: Aberdeen; AllianceBernstein; Allianz; Amundi; AZ Fund Management; BBH; BlackRock; BNP Paribas; BNY Mellon; Deka; Dimensional; Fidelity; Franklin Templeton; HSBC; ING; Invesco; Investec; iShares; JP Morgan; LarrainVial; Lyxor; Matthews Funds; MFS; Morgan Stanley; Old Mutual; Pictet; Pimco; Pioneer; PowerShares; Robeco; Schroder; State Street; Van Eck; Vanguard; Vontobel; WisdomTree; Proteccion; Porvenir; Colfondos; Old Mutual; HSBC; FiduDavivienda; Colseguros; Popular; Alianza.
BNP Paribas names Brazilian president in effort to accelerate growth
October 10, 2014 by
Sandrine Ferdane is replacing Louis Bazire as president of the Brazilian unit. Bazire will continue as head of Latin America.
Banamex CEO steps aside in wake of scandal
October 10, 2014 by
Javier Arrigunaga, the bank’s chief executive, is stepping down “in light of the difficult challenges our franchise in Mexico has faced over the past year,” Banamex chairman Manuel Medina-Mora announced.
Fidelity’s Latam expert takes charge of new emerging-market fund
October 10, 2014 by
The Luxembourg-domiciled Fidelity Funds – Emerging Market Focus fund was formally launched on September 29. Alex Duffy was named portfolio manager.
Holdings Report – Assets Gathered by Cross-Border Fund Managers and ETF Sponsors – Chilean Institutional Market – June 2014
October 7, 2014 by
Excel workbook detailing Chilean AFP allocations to mutual fund managers and ETF sponsors. Data as of June 30, 2014.
Companies mentioned in this report: Aberdeen; Alfred Berg; AllianceBernstein; Allianz; Amundi; Amundi; Ashmore; Aviva Investors; Axa; Baring; Baron; Bci; Bestinver; BlackRock; BlueBay; BNP Paribas; BNY Mellon AM; Bradesco; Brown Advisory; BTG Pactual; Capital Group; Carmignac; Claymore; Credit Suisse; Deka; Deutsche; Deutsche; Dexia; Dimensional; Direxion Shares; East Capital; Edmond de Rothschild; EGShares; ETF Securities; EuroAmerica; F&C; Fidelity; First State Investments; First Trust; Franklin Templeton; Franklin Templeton; GAM; GLG; Global X; Goldman Sachs; Guggenheim; Henderson; HSBC; HSBC; IndexIQ; ING; Invesco; Investec; iShares; JP Morgan; Julius Baer; Jupiter; La Française AM; LarrainVial; Legg Mason; Lombard Odier; M&G; Manulife; Matthews Funds; MFS; Morgan Stanley; Morgan Stanley; Muzinich; Natixis; Neuberger Berman; NEVASA HMC; Nomura; Nordea; Oppenheimer; Pictet; PIMCO; PIMCO; PineBridge; Pioneer; PowerShares; Principal; ProShares; Raiffeisen; REYL; Robeco; Schroders; Schwab; Schwab; SEB; SEI; Skandia; State Street; T. Rowe Price; Threadneedle; TIAA-CREF; Traditional Funds; UBS; United States Commodity Fund; Van Eck; Vanguard; Vanguard; Vontobel; WisdomTree; Yacktman AM.
