President of pension regulator Consar, Abraham Vela Dib, told Fund Pro Latin America that its risk committee has approved rules for Afore investment in mutual funds, with publication in the government's Official Gazette imminent.
Regulator sees life-cycle funds in Afores’ future
July 31, 2017 by
The Consar is looking to convert the rigid four-fund multifund system into something much more streamlined, which could also permit more foreign investment by the Afores.
Afores’ reluctance to diversify confounds regulator
November 17, 2016 by
"There is underutilization of investment limits on nearly all fronts," said Carlos Ramírez, president of the Afore regulatory body. He cited underutilization of equity limits, as well as the minor positions of the Afores in foreign securities.
Responding to calls for transparency, Consar provides more details on Afore investment strategies
May 26, 2016 by
In an interview with Fund Pro Latin America, the head of the Afore association defended the lack of access to pension fund portfolios, citing the competitive operating environment in which the Afores operate.
Afores: Cross-border funds are the logical alternative to cumbersome mandate process
December 7, 2015 by
"We have emphasized repeatedly their advantages and [cross-border funds] are a proven option; Peru, Chile and Colombia use them and capitalize on them," said Carlos Noriega, president of the local Afore trade group (Amafore).
Cash contributions to retirement schemes raise money-laundering fears
July 28, 2015 by
According to sources in the sector, the issue of cash contributions has raised the eyebrows of some international players interested in the potentially huge global-investment-mandate business with the Afores, which manage close to USD 200 billion.
Afore Sura makes play for voluntary savings
February 26, 2015 by
Encouraged by a 52% AUM increase in 2014, Afore Sura launched two new voluntary-investment vehicles with the aim of attracting MXP 1 billion in voluntary savings in 2015.
Six WisdomTree ETFs get CONSAR approval
April 14, 2014 by
According to Latin Asset Management estimates, Mexican Pension Managers (Afores) have around USD 12 billion invested in cross-border ETFs listed on the Mexican Stock Exchange (BMV).
Afore Banamex selects three managers specializing in international equity
February 21, 2012 by
JP Morgan, BlackRock and Schroder are chosen to manage part of the Afore’s portfolio in global equities.
Criteria for contracting managers fine tuned
May 28, 2012 by
The Risk Review Committee issued a document clarifying the criteria for contracts between afores and managers in Mexico which makes the system viable.
