AFPs will soon have funds domiciled in 11 different markets.
Registration of funds: a situation that managers have taken on board
Whether because of the procedure developed by the regulators or the AFPs themselves, it is not possible to place a fund until three months after the start of the process.
HMC starts the year raising over US$400 million from AFPs
Ricardo Morales, partner of HMC - firm associated with the Brazilian firm Itajuba Investimentos - says they achieved sales for managers Matthews, Neuberger Berman, BlueBay and East Capital.
AFPs not yet enthusiastic about new flows from self-employed
Compulsory contributions for these workers will not come into force until 2015. The legal change could inject significant resources into pension funds, particularly through monthly flows.
Afore Banamex selects three managers specializing in international equity
JP Morgan, BlackRock and Schroder are chosen to manage part of the Afore’s portfolio in global equities.
IM Trust strengthens institutional focus with Allianz
Since the start of the year, IM Trust has been distributing Allianz’s funds in Chile, Peru and Colombia.
Foreign managers do not fear competition from local mutual funds
The Pensions Superintendency established procedures for accounting for shares which allow AFPs to use local mutual funds to invest offshore.
AFP Habitat leads Fund Pro ranking for third year in a row
In an exclusive interview, Alejandro Bezanilla, investment manager, explains the investment process and risk management of the AFP’s portfolios. Selectivity in selection of managers of international funds and liquidity for meeting transfers are key factors.
Pensions Superintendent looking at use of currencies by AFPs
It had been noticed that some foreign managers have issued special share series denominated in currencies different from the underlying asset.
JP Morgan Funds strengthen in Latin America
The creation of a new job to coordinate all sales in the region, filled by Guiuliano de Marchi, combines with the plans to open a distribution office in Colombia.



