In light of a potential boost in AFP investment in alternatives, Cristián Letelier of the Acafi trade group wants the pension managers to continue using local funds to do so, enumerating many benefits of the current practice.
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Picton head favors direct AFP investment in alternatives
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The tax benefits of local feeders still make sense for insurers and family offices, says Matías Eguiguren of Picton Advisors. But allowing the tax-exempt pension funds to invest directly offshore "would give them the opportunity to differentiate themselves."