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.

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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.

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Principal buys stake in Claritas

As part of its long-term strategy to boost its presence in Brazil it will buy a 60% percent indirect ownership stake in the Brazilian mutual fund manager.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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William Blair enters Latam

The Chicago-based investment bank and asset management has opened a new office in Sao Paulo, Brazil, expanding firm's reach to Latin America.

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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.

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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.

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Regulatory change extends fixed income spectrum for AFPs

The E fund will soon be able to invest in mutual funds and fixed income ETFs, even though up to 10% of the portfolio of these instruments relates to the restricted category.

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