The regulation, which will create a system similar to the one operating in Colombia, provided a glass-half-empty vs. glass-half-full predicament for global fund managers, since mention of derivatives use in the funds' investment policies may still prevent largely long-only funds from flying under the regulators' radar.
Derivatives use by long-only funds still likely to frustrate global managers in Peru
March 12, 2014 by
League Table – Assets Gathered by Latin American Mutual Fund Managers – December 2013
March 11, 2014 by
This league table provides a ranking of Latin American Mutual Fund Managers, domiciled in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru, by AUM. It also includes annual growth/loss and percentage change .
Companies mentioned in this report: Banco do Brasil; Itaú; Bradesco; Caixa Econômica Federal; Santander; BTG Pactual; HSBC; Citigroup; BBVA; Credit Suisse; Safra Asset Mgt.; Votorantim; JP Morgan; Legg Mason; BNY Mellon AM; Grupo Sura; Banchile; BNP Paribas; Scotia; Banorte - Ixe; Inbursa; Vinci Partners; Opportunity; Sul America Investimentos; Actinver; Intrag; BRL Trust; Bci; BCP; Quantitas; Morgan Stanley; BW; GPS - CFO; JGP; Icatu; SPX; Porto Seguro; Pátria; GBM; Integral Investimentos; GAP Prudential; Banrisul; Plural Capital; Principal; Grupo Aval; Security; Mapfre; Riviera; LarrainVial; Bice; Oliveira Trust ; BancoEstado; Alfa; Nafinsa; Pragma; Davivienda; BNB; Dynamo; Kinea; Kondor; Planner; Modal; Merrill Lynch; Schroders; Petra; Geracao Futuro; Solidus; Alianza; Everest; Reliance; Interacciones; CorpBanca; Consenso; Ibiuna; Global Equity / Global Capital; Banco Clássico; UBS; Peninsula; Fator; Franklin Templeton; Gerval; Phronesis Investimentos; Polo Capital; BBM; Ventor; Valmex; Vector; Mercatto; Claritas; Pellegrini; BRZ; Perfin; Ipanema; Advisor; Fiducor; Quest; Galicia Adm. de Fondos; Squadra Investimentos; Tarpon; Lorinvest.
Peruvian regulator gets out of approvals business
March 11, 2014 by
As part of the implementation of the AFP reform, the SBS eliminated the obligation to register financial instruments considered "simple" and most frequently allocated to, which cover about 97% of pension fund investments. This includes cross-border mutual funds.
Latin American Pension Fund Investments in Cross-Border Securities – December 2013
March 7, 2014 by
Chart comparing levels of pension fund system investments in international mutual funds and other international securities. Data from Chile, Colombia, Mexico and Peru. Data broken out by instrument. Year-end totals from December 2009 through 2012, previous month results and as of December 31, 2013.
BTG Pactual names former Citi executive as its Peru chief
March 5, 2014 by
Brazil-based BTG Pactual has announced the appointment of José Antonio Blanco as general manager for Peru, responsible for leading BTG Pactual's growth strategy in the following areas: investment banking, asset management, wealth management and sales & trading.
WisdomTree extends global reach in Latin America
February 28, 2014 by
The Peruvian pension regulator approved the sale of 12 WisdomTree ETFs, a necessary condition before they can be purchased.
Holdings Report – Assets Gathered by Cross-Border Fund Managers and ETF Sponsors – Peruvian Pension Fund Market – January 2014
February 19, 2014 by
Excel workbook detailing Peruvian AFP allocations to mutual fund managers and ETF sponsors. Data as of January 31, 2014.
Companies mentioned in this report: Aberdeen; Allianz; BlackRock; BNP Paribas; BNY Mellon Asset Mgt.; Deutsche; Dimensional; Fidelity; Franklin Templeton; Henderson; Investec; iShares; Janus; Julius Baer; MFS; Muzinich; Pictet; Pioneer; PowerShares; Robeco; Schroder ; State Street; LarrainVial; Axa; Van Eck; Vanguard ; WestLB; Habitat; Integra; Prima; Profuturo.
Peruvian AFP Investments in International Mutual Funds – January 2014
February 17, 2014 by
Excel workbook detailing Peruvian AFP allocations to global mutual fund managers, over various time periods. Also included is a breakdown of offshore allocations by asset class, over various time periods. Data as of January 31, 2014.
Companies mentioned in this report: Aberdeen; BNP Paribas; BNY Mellon Asset Mgt.; Capital; Deutsche; Franklin Templeton; Investec; iShares; Janus; Julius Baer; MFS; Muzinich; Pictet; PineBridge Investments; Pioneer; PowerShares; Robeco; Schroder; State Street Van Eck; Vanguard; WestLB; BlackRock; Dimensional; Fidelity; JP Morgan; UBS; LarrainVial; Axa; Habitat; Prima; Profuturo; Integra.
Regional Mutual Fund Managers Industry Statistics – December 2013
January 30, 2014 by
Excel workbook detailing, over various time periods, mutual fund industry asset growth by managers. Data as of December, 2013.
Companies mentioned in this report: Pellegrini; Galicia Adm. De Fondo; Schroders; Banco do Brasil; Itaú Unibanco; Bradesco; Banchile; Santander; BCI; BBVA Bancomer; Banamex; Credifondo; BBVA Fondos; Scotia Perú; Interfondo; and others.
Companies mentioned in this report: Pellegrini; Galicia Adm. De Fondo; Schroders; Banco do Brasil; Itaú Unibanco; Bradesco; Banchile; Santander; BCI; BBVA Bancomer; Banamex; Credifondo; BBVA Fondos; Scotia Perú; Interfondo.
Peruvian AFP Pension Fund Industry Statistics – December 2013
January 27, 2014 by
Excel workbook detailing, over various time periods, asset totals and affiliate trends among Peruvian AFP pension funds. Data as of December 30, 2013.
Companies mentioned in this report: Horizonte, Integra, prima, Profuturo.
