Several foreign managers, including Vanguard, First Trust, Amundi and BlackRock are promoting their Smart Beta ETFs in the Chilean market, but uptake has been slow among AFPs.
VanEck adds tax-friendly UCITS to Mexico offering
“Since launching our first UCITS ETF in 2015, we have seen increasing investor interest in Mexico," noted Eduardo Escario, regional director at VanEck.
WisdomTree, via Compass Group, promotes global ETF customized for Mexican Afores
Constructed in line with the Afores investment regime, this new WisdomTree ETF listed on the SIC of the Mexican Stock Exchange is targeted at the USD 11 billion that Mexican pension funds can still invest under the international equity limit.
WisdomTree cross-lists seven UCITS ETFs in Mexico
Jonathan Steinberg, WisdomTree CEO and president, said, the listing allows "Mexican investors the option to access and invest in WisdomTree’s existing strategies in a different structure.”
Brazilian government is pushing for a fixed-income ETF; seeks sponsor
Brazil is preparing the launch of the first local fixed-income exchange-traded fund (ETF). The government will select one manager to run the product, which should be launched by the end of the second quarter.