The AFPs further reduced exposure to their top allocation, Asian equity, by USD 689 million in August, after having pulled out USD 707 million in July.
Chilean AFPs funneled USD 783 million to cross-border funds and ETFs in March
April 18, 2019 by
The AFPs finished the month with USD 81.3 billion invested in cross-border funds and ETFs, 70.5% of which was in equities, as they sought better returns.
AFPs favor Asian equity and emerging-markets debt as markets recover
March 19, 2019 by
AFPs injected USD 760 million into emerging-markets bonds and USD 743 million into Asian equity in February, as total cross-border allocations passed the USD 80 billion mark.
Chilean AFPs flee Asian equity funds amid trade tensions
July 1, 2019 by
The AFPs finished May with USD 78.5 billion invested in cross-border funds and ETFs, 69.7% of which was in equities.
Chilean AFPs favor emerging-markets debt despite equity gains
February 21, 2019 by
While Asian, European and Japanese equity funds suffered outflows, emerging-markets-bond funds bagged USD 485 million. Ashmore Emerging Markets Short Duration was the big winner.
Chilean AFPs barrel into equity despite index losses
January 31, 2019 by
The AFPs finished 2018 with USD 71.9 billion invested in cross-border funds, 71% of which was in equities. Net outflows reached USD 1.7 billion in the fourth quarter due to the bloodbath in fixed-income funds.
Chilean AFPs flee fixed income in November selloff
January 6, 2019 by
Emerging market bond funds took the biggest hit in November, with pension managers withdrawing USD 565 million from the category.
Chilean AFPs flee funds in broad October selloff
November 21, 2018 by
The AFPs wrapped October with USD 73.2 billion invested in cross-border funds, 70% of which was in equities.
Afore Sura funds mandate with Investec for USD 150 million
January 29, 2018 by
Luis de la Cerda, investment director, said the Afore was open to granting new mandates and to evaluating options in mutual funds when the time comes.
Afore Sura funds its first international mandate for USD 150 million
March 1, 2017 by
Afore Sura has given the green light to its diversification strategy in international investments, funding a global equity mandate valued at USD 150 million. Two more mandates for a total of USD 350 million are awaiting a final go-ahead.
