The pension reform to be enacted by the Executive allows new players to enter the sector in a bid to promote competition and reduce fees.
Insurance companies and municipal savings banks gear up for the pension business in Peru
Pension reform to be presented at the end of October
The Government will face a tough scenario in Congress, since it lacks a majority and the opposition has established the idea that rejection of the new constitution removed the social floor from the pension reform.
Life insurers in legal battle to prevent client profits from being taxed
The Court of Appeals is analyzing the case. A decision against insurers could discourage people from using life insurance vehicles for savings, and push more clients to mutual funds.
Peruvian regulator expands investment options for insurers
The SBS said investments in dual-currency fixed-coupon financial instruments (exchange notes) and structured capital-protected securities were now eligible options for Peruvian insurers.
EuroAmerica turns over fund-management and insurance business to Zurich for USD 155 million
According to Fund Pro Latin America, the deal will boost Zurich’s mutual fund business in Chile to well over USD 1 billion, by adding EuroAmerica AGF's USD 938 million in AUM to its current AUM of USD 363 million.
Sura to abandon Peruvian insurance and mortgage market to further develop AFP and wealth biz
Seguros Sura Peru will be absorbed by Intercorp’s insurance company Interseguro to make the latter one of the largest Peruvian insurance companies in terms of assets
Managers upbeat on new investment regulations for Peruvian insurers
Insurers' new ability to allocate a portion of their technical reserves in funds investing in real estate, infrastructure projects, receivables, leasing operations, factoring operations, and private equity pleased Daniel Dancourt, CEO of HMC Capital in Peru.