In December iShares received investments of over USD1 billion. Axel Christensen, executive director for South America (ex Brazil) of BlackRock, pointed to the strong interest in increasing exposure in assets and regions with higher risk-return, in markets other than the USA.
Afores sector faces three challenges, Amafore says
January 30, 2013 by
International investment, the level of contributions and coverage are among priority topics. The regulator’s role is crucial for a real effort to deal with them and continue the evolution of the pension system in Mexico.
Bice Inversiones takes over distribution of Nordea in Chile
December 13, 2012 by
With this partnership the Norwegian bank aims to receive its first investments from the Chilean pension market.
Merger of Afore XXI with Afore Banorte could lead to extension of limits for foreign investment
December 13, 2012 by
XXI-Banorte will be the largest Afore which could be too big for the Mexican market, and there is also an obvious need for the regulator to extend the foreign asset investment limit.
Regulations on AFP fees no longer concern managers
May 28, 2012 by
Congressional Committee on Labor and Social Security proposed a regulatory change so that part of the fees that AFPs charge members is based on portfolio returns.
