The AFPs made allocations to 14 emerging-markets-bond funds in March, with MS Emerging Markets Corporate Debt-Z and Investec Emerging Markets Corporate Debt-I Acc getting the lion's share of the action.
Colombian AFPs redeemed positions in December in face of global equity downturn
March 30, 2016 by
A double-whammy of poor performance and redemptions by Colombian AFPs from positions in North America, Europe, Japan and emerging markets left global sponsors reeling in the final month of 2015.
Chilean AFPs trimmed their exposure to Asia and emerging markets in January
March 17, 2016 by
While cutting back broadly on positions across Asia, emerging markets and in the US, the AFPs targeted European equities in January. Some large funds from AXA, iShares, and Henderson, suffered, while State Street and Deutsche had some reason to cheer.
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.
Chilean AFPs rediscovered global equities in October, to the delight of cross-border managers
December 7, 2015 by
October was a good month for active managers Julius Baer, Deutsche, Schroders, Investec and Robeco, while ETF providers iShares and Vanguard finally caught a break as AFPs finally began taking positions in equity again.
As assets swell, global managers may reconsider Chilean distribution strategies
April 25, 2014 by
After reaching a certain level of sales, some foreign firms have recognized the need to formalize their local presence. But many still remain faithful to multi-brand distribution. This article takes a fresh look at the pros and cons of the schemes currently in place in Chile.
AUM losses in January topped USD 300 million for some funds held by Chilean AFPs
February 13, 2014 by
On the active-management side, the top 12 funds suffered a combined AUM loss of USD 851 million, while for ETFs the reduction in AUMs was a more moderate USD 501 million. Products from Templeton, Aberdeen, and iShares were the hardest hit. Meanwhile there was some good news for AXA, Invesco and BNY Mellon.
Colombian AFP Obligatory System Investments in Individual International Mutual Funds – September 2013
December 5, 2013 by
Chart detailing investments of Colombian AFPs in international mutual funds and international managers. Includes names of all funds as well as amounts invested in each. Also shows overall system investment in each mutual fund. Data as of September 30, 2013.
League Table – Assets Gathered by Cross-Border Fund Managers – Latin American Institutional Market – June 2013
December 2, 2013 by
Includes assets gathered by cross-border fund managers in the following markets: Chilean pension funds (AFPs), mutual funds (AGFs) and life insurers, Colombian pension funds (AFPs), Mexican pension funds (Afores) and mutual funds (OFIs) and Peruvian pension funds (AFPs). Period: Six months ending June 30, 2013.
AFPs diversify their choice of ETF issuers
April 13, 2012 by
Although iShares continue to dominate the segment, in the last two years very strong competition has appeared along the way.
