Jupiter, Invesco, Pictet, Franklin Templeton (ETF), L&G (ETF), Bain (Alternative) and StepStone (Alternative) were the managers registering products in January 2019.
Siefore shift to life-cycle funds on track for passage in late 2019
The ex-head of the Afore association and now installed in Mexico's Ministry of Finance and Public Credit, Carlos Noriega has helped keep important pension reform measures on track in the Legislature.
CCR Monthly Approval Report – May 2019
JP Morgan led with eight ETFs registered in the month, while Lyxor (4), M&G (2), Amundi (1), Comgest (1), HSBC (1) and Angelo Gordon (1) won approval for their products.
Asset managers anxious as banking regulator is absorbed by Financial Market Commission
Given their strong dependence on the banking system, the Chilean asset management industry is on edge over future compliance requirements that the CMF may impose.
CCR Monthly Approval Report – September 2019
Amundi, Axa, Court Square, DWS, Eurizon, First Trust, Hayfin, Lazard, Man, UBS were the fund sponsors gaining approval for new products in September.
CCR Monthly Approval Report – April 2019
iShares led with 11 ETFs registered in the month, while M&G followed with five mutual funds. Invesco, Nordea,Baillie Gifford, and Vontobel, joined the list along with four alternatives products.
Afores inch closer to investment in mutual funds
President of pension regulator Consar, Abraham Vela Dib, told Fund Pro Latin America that its risk committee has approved rules for Afore investment in mutual funds, with publication in the government's Official Gazette imminent.
Peruvians can use service sector to make voluntary AFP contributions
Giovanna Prialé, president of the AFP Association, noted that total voluntary AFP contributions had increased from USD 120 million in 2015 to USD 570 million in November 2018.
Mexico names new heads of securities and pensions commissions
While US-educated heads assumed their roles at the CNBV and Consar, Afore-friendly Carlos Noriega Curtis has joined the government in the finance ministry.
AFP reform measures advance in Chilean legislature
There was movement on several fronts, including boosted contributions, the solidarity pillar, self-employed contributions and increased greater competition.