The move consolidates their foreign manager platform which also includes Henderson, Aberdeen, Credit Suisse and Barings.
Itaú will not be the only AGF with ETFs based on the IPSA or IGPA indexes
The exclusive agreement with the Santiago Stock Exchange relates to commercial use of the brands but does not limit their replication by other managers.
AFPs diversify their choice of ETF issuers
Although iShares continue to dominate the segment, in the last two years very strong competition has appeared along the way.
Compass Group to take over distribution of UBS for the region
Chilean and Peruvian pension funds currently hold investments in funds of this global asset manager.
Two new domiciles to enter CCR listing
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.
Aberdeen has been appointed investment adviser to the Credit Suisse Equity Fund Brazil and Bond Fund Brazil
The equity strategy will be managed by Devan Kaloo, head of Global Emerging Markets, while the bond strategy will be managed by Brett Diment, head of Emerging Market Bonds.
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.
Sura Group in Mexico moves toward open architecture
In a first step, an agreement was signed with Meridian Funds (MFS) to use them as underlying asset for investments by mutual funds in global equities in Mexico.
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.