A right-leaning Congress and resistance from the Central Bank are the industry's best hopes for survival.
Pension withdrawals: Andean AFPs still hold lion’s share of most managers’ Latin AUMs
May 30, 2021 by
Matías Eguiguren, a partner at Picton, recognized the damage done to pension fund positions since the outbreak of COVID-19.
Peruvian AFPs will face additional redemptions after May 19 ruling
May 30, 2021 by
Regardless of the outcome of the presidential election, additional withdrawals and weakening of the AFP system appear likely.
In turning aside challenge to third withdrawal, Constitutional Court puts AFP system at risk
May 12, 2021 by
Following the surprise ruling, the Constitutional Court can no longer be looked to as a free-market bulwark and protector of the "Chilean Model."
Election delay will increase pressure for third pension withdrawal
April 7, 2021 by
The legislative process has already begun and promoting this type of action will be very popular during the election campaign.
Chilean law snuffs out market timer seen as nuisance by industry
April 6, 2021 by
A bill requiring that pension advisories register with regulators and hold an insurance policy led to the closure of local pariah Felices y Forrados.
Piñera cracks whip on Congress to avoid third withdrawal from AFPs
March 19, 2021 by
The Senate seems unlikely to pass a bill allowing AFPs to touch any additional money flowing from worker paychecks to meet pension obligations.
Andean AFPs hope improving economies will negate need for further withdrawals
February 12, 2021 by
A third withdrawal in Chile or in Peru does not have sufficient support at this time but, once the economic effect of the previous withdrawals is over, the situation could change.
AFPs: Wave of reforms sweeps Chile and Peru
December 22, 2020 by
Along with approving the withdrawal of funds to fend off economic hardships caused by the pandemic, deep reforms are being discussed in both countries.
Chilean Congress floats measure to allow an additional 10% emergency withdrawal
October 13, 2020 by
If the measure were to pass and another round of redemptions was allowed, AFP AUMs could fall by as much as USD 34 billion.
