Chilean and Peruvian pension funds currently hold investments in funds of this global asset manager.
Two new domiciles to enter CCR listing
AFPs will soon have funds domiciled in 11 different markets.
Registration of funds: a situation that managers have taken on board
Whether because of the procedure developed by the regulators or the AFPs themselves, it is not possible to place a fund until three months after the start of the process.
HMC starts the year raising over US$400 million from AFPs
Ricardo Morales, partner of HMC - firm associated with the Brazilian firm Itajuba Investimentos - says they achieved sales for managers Matthews, Neuberger Berman, BlueBay and East Capital.
Afore Banamex selects three managers specializing in international equity
JP Morgan, BlackRock and Schroder are chosen to manage part of the Afore’s portfolio in global equities.
Sura Group in Mexico moves toward open architecture
In a first step, an agreement was signed with Meridian Funds (MFS) to use them as underlying asset for investments by mutual funds in global equities in Mexico.
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.
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.
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.
Flexibility and adaptability are Schroders’ keys for achieving the first Afore funding
Alberto Delezé, head of distribution, said the potential market for mandates is brutally big and very interesting for any manager. It should eventually result in a more open investment regime and further easing of regulations.