Managers that already have investments via feeder funds can submit their approval directly, while new firms will have to gain sponsorship from an AFP.
New alternatives regulations free up AFP cash
November 29, 2017 by
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.
Holdings Report – Peruvian Pension Fund Investment in Cross-Border Securities – June 2017
November 28, 2017 by
Excel workbook detailing Peruvian pension fund allocations to cross-border mutual funds, ETFs, investment funds, stocks, bonds and deposits. Includes names of all securities as well as amounts invested in each. Also included is a breakdown of offshore allocations by asset class. Data as of June 30, 2017.
Companies mentioned in this report: iShares; State Street; Vanguard; Henderson; Pioneer; Invesco; Matthews; WisdomTree; PowerShares; JP Morgan; BNP Paribas; Dimensional; Schroders; Pictet; Eastspring; Allianz; Deutsche; First Trust; GAM; Goldman Sachs; Aberdeen; BlackRock; UBS; Fidelity; Nomura; Robeco; NN IP; Van Eck; Investec; Axa; EDM; Threadneedle; Vontobel; Muzinich; GBM; Wellington; Morgan Stanley; Santander; Amundi; Tokio Marine; Groupama; MFS; Franklin Templeton; BNY Mellon AM; Habitat; Prima; Profuturo; Integra.
HMC reinforces real-estate fund team with hire of ex-Itaú-Corpbanca exec
November 21, 2017 by
José Ignacio Uauy said that his aim in joining HMC Capital was to "support the development and expansion of the business of managing real assets in Chile and in the region."
Holdings Report – Colombian Pension Fund Investment in Cross-Border Securities – October 2017
November 13, 2017 by
Excel workbook detailing Colombian pension fund (Obligatory + Voluntary) allocations to cross-border mutual funds, ETFs, private equity funds, bonds, stocks and other securities. Includes names of all securities as well as amounts invested in each. Also included is a breakdown of offshore allocations by asset class. Data as of October 31, 2017.
Companies mentioned in this report: iShares; Vanguard; State Street; Dimensional; Aberdeen; Deutsche; Morgan Stanley; Vontobel; JP Morgan; Schroders; Goldman Sachs; Advent; WisdomTree; MFS; Franklin Templeton; NB; Blackstone; Partners Group; BlackRock Robeco; Investec; Pictet; Harbour Vest; NN IP; Julius Baer; Threadneedle; Carlyle; Neuberger Berman; Fidelity; Invesco; Matthews Funds; Southern Cross; Finesa; Coller; Apollo; BBH; BNP Paribas; Axa; Warburg Pincus; PineBridge; GSP; Alp; Pomona; Pioneer; BBVA Bancomer; Horizons; AB; Deka; Bain; Court Square; Capital Partners; Ardian; Quilvest; PIMCO; River Stone Carlyle; BNY Mellon; Az Multi Asset; Amundi; Mandarine; Allianz; AllianceBernstein; Porvenir; Proteccion; Colfondos; Old Mutual; FiduDavivienda; GNB Sudameris; Alianza; Colseguros; Popular.
Chilean market approves of investment limits on alternatives
November 8, 2017 by
The more aggressive multifunds will eventually be able to allocate up to 15% of their assets to alternatives; however, initially the Central Bank is allowing a maximum of 10% in the type A fund.
Holdings Report – Peruvian Pension Fund Investment in Cross-Border Securities – May 2017
October 30, 2017 by
Excel workbook detailing Peruvian pension fund allocations to cross-border mutual funds, ETFs, investment funds, stocks, bonds and deposits. Includes names of all securities as well as amounts invested in each. Also included is a breakdown of offshore allocations by asset class. Data as of May 31, 2017.
Companies mentioned in this report: iShares; State Street; Vanguard; Henderson; Pioneer; Invesco; Matthews; WisdomTree; PowerShares; JP Morgan; BNP Paribas; Dimensional; Schroders; Pictet; Eastspring; Allianz; Deutsche; First Trust; GAM; Goldman Sachs; Aberdeen; BlackRock; UBS; Fidelity; Nomura; Robeco; NN IP; Van Eck; Investec; Axa; EDM; Threadneedle; Vontobel; Muzinich; GBM; Wellington; Morgan Stanley; Santander; Amundi; Tokio Marine; Groupama; MFS; Franklin Templeton; BNY Mellon AM; Habitat; Prima; Profuturo; Integra.
Northern Trust: Transparency standards for alternatives industry fall short of investor expectations
October 24, 2017 by
"Transparency has surged in importance since the 2008 financial crisis, but industry best practices lag demand,” said Penelope Biggs, chief strategy officer, corporate and institutional services at Northern Trust.
Expert views sovereign-wealth model as viable for managing additional pension flows
October 22, 2017 by
Scholar Eduardo Walker, member of the Pension Funds Technical Investment Council, admitted that fees paid to third-party managers are not at all high when considering rebates.
Peruvian AFPs may bump against alternatives ceiling in medium term
October 11, 2017 by
HMC's Daniel Dancourt said if Peruvian AFPs continue to buy alternatives at their current rate, the maximum multi-fund limits may be reached in three to five years.
