Afores will be able to invest up to 30% in alternative products. Greater investment in national projects such as energy and infrastructure will be encouraged.
Generational funds could favor alternative assets
The government's proposal on generational funds has gained some consensus in the market and closely aligns with ideas presented by the AFP Association. It also has the potential to unlock greater long-term investment opportunities for pension managers.
AFPs emerge strengthened after enactment of pension reform
Despite the entry of new players, several measures are being considered to increase contributions to the individual accounts of their participants.
CCR Monthly Approval Report – September 2024
Polar Capital, DigitalBridge and Thomas H. Lee Partners were the managers registering products in September 2024.
CCR Monthly Approval Report – August 2024
Janus Henderson, Fidelity, Lazard, Muzinich, HarbourVest, Kohlberg & Co, Nautic and PSG Equity were the fund sponsors gaining approval for new products in August.
Bidding process for participants gains broad support from economists
The mechanism is included in the pension reform but there are a range of proposals on what form it should take.
CCR Monthly Approval Report – July 2024
A total of 19 products were added in the month from nine different asset managers: BNP Paribas, BNY Mellon, Fidelity, First Sentier, Franklin Templeton, LarrainVial, PIMCO, Summit Partners and UBS.
CMF launches platform to compare mutual fund fees sparking debate
The platform provides detailed cost information categorized by AGF, client type, and share classes, using a traffic light system to rate fees.
At the end of July, processing of new pension withdrawals begins
Although there is some consensus on the inconvenience of this mechanism, the appearance of certain populist enticements could influence the process.
CCR Monthly Approval Report – June 2024
JPMorgan led with five ETFs, followed by Allianz, Bluebay, Comgest, Man and Morgan Stanley each with one mutual fund approved. Two alternative products also got the green light, one from Hollyport Capital and one from Rivean Capital.