AFP exposure to emerging markets rose in September to nearly 25%, compared with only 10% in December 2015. The largest allocation for the month was for USD 136 million into Vontobel Emerging Markets Equity–I, made by a single AFP.
Colombia’s AFP Porvenir opted for EAFE in November while slashing positions in US
February 19, 2016 by
AFP Porvenir made the biggest changes to its international portfolio vis-à-vis its pension-manager peers in November, shifting USD 400 million to a single iShares EAFE exchange-traded fund while redeeming passive positions in US equities.
Colombian AFPs load up on Europe; make shy return into emerging markets
January 21, 2016 by
Colombian AFPs sharply increased their investment into Europe in October, while posting positive funds into emerging markets for the first time since May. These moves benefited managers like Vanguard, iShares and Deutsche but hurt others like State Street.
Bias to Europe leads to advances by Vanguard and Deutsche in Colombian pension market
December 18, 2015 by
Colombian AFPs in September continued to show bias to Europe, as overall exposure to the region hit USD 3.5 billion, benefiting managers like Vanguard and Deutsche, who captured a combined USD 232 million in their European funds and ETFs during the month.
