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.
Chilean retirement regime needs more creativity and flexibility, says mutual fund trade group
"We believe in giving priority to providing greater flexibility and incentives to generate more savings, AAFM general manager Mónica Cavallini told Fund Pro Latin America.
International real estate gets boost from Chilean AFP regulator
Pension superintendent Osvaldo Macías said changes are coming to put international REITs on an equal playing field with their Chile-oriented brethren.
Market praises role of Sergio Aratangy at pension regulator
The former Euroamerica AGF executive has put a "pro-market" stamp on his work at the Superintendencia de Pensiones regulator that oversees Chile's AFP industry.
Slew of long-only funds to be greenlighted by CCR following ruling on hedge-fund use
The expected approval the week of April 23 of UCITs and 40 Act funds that use leverage comes after the CCR had delayed review pending guidance from the pension regulator on the use of hedge funds.
Chilean regulator sets comment period for rules banning hedge funds from AFP portfolios
Amid concern from foreign distributors and managers, the Pensions Superintendency published a draft resolution on January 8 aimed at clarifying what types of hedge funds can be purchased by Chilean AFPs.
Chilean AFPs and distributors await regulator pronouncement on alternatives
Authorities are considering an update to AFP investment rules similar to those adopted in Peru and Chile, which have greatly promoted the use of alternatives, especially private equity funds.