The Chilean firm positions itself at the heart of Latin America’s alternative investment boom. “Picton is now the largest placement agent in the region, with over USD 12 billion in capital raised and coverage across 10 countries,” said Matias Eguiguren.
Picton expands footprint to Mexico and Brazil as Alternatives surge in Latin America
Fund industry does not see AFP direct investment in alternatives as a threat
AFP Habitat's operation with Grupo Parque Arauco is seen as a way of strengthening the role of this asset class in pension portfolios.
M&G and Picton sign distribution agreement for Chile and Peru
"Picton continues to expand its footprint in Latin America through a partnership with a world-class active asset management firm," said founding partner Matias Eguiguren.
Pension withdrawals: Andean AFPs still hold lion’s share of most managers’ Latin AUMs
Matías Eguiguren, a partner at Picton, recognized the damage done to pension fund positions since the outbreak of COVID-19.
Picton takes over institutional distribution duties for Federated Hermes
Picton will focus on positioning Federated Hermes’ investment capabilities and services in the Latin American pension sector and with other institutions.
Managers project 20% fall in allocations from Peruvian AFPs
A law allowing withdrawal of 25% of pension savings is having a serious impact on AFP portfolios.
Picton closes the year with a recognition and regional presence
Picton has signed mandates with firms like KKR, TPG, Ares, American Securities, Hamilton Lane, EQT, Permira and Apollo, among others.
New alternatives regulations free up AFP cash
Two of Chile's most experienced executives in the alternatives industry - Matias Eguiguren and Ricardo Morales - explained how the new investment regimen streamlines the handling of committed capital.
Leak: Chilean AFPs will be asked to foot up to 5% of third-party-fund fees
While an official position was not staked out by the government at Chile Day 2017 in London, on June 29 and 30, talk in the halls of the event suggests that AFP pension managers will no longer be able to pass third-party costs to the pension fund. In response, local distributors voiced their opposition to Fund Pro Latin America.
Picton head favors direct AFP investment in alternatives
The tax benefits of local feeders still make sense for insurers and family offices, says Matías Eguiguren of Picton Advisors. But allowing the tax-exempt pension funds to invest directly offshore "would give them the opportunity to differentiate themselves."







