Discussion of this short bill in Congress will coincide with the political campaigns of the various presidential candidates.
Annuities: insurers making 10% advances to pensioners, despite legal appeals
July 20, 2021 by
Insurers have several complaints with the process, and warn that a redemption now will reduce payouts down the road, especially for vulnerable retirees.
Could Castillo’s arrival deal a death blow to the Peruvian system?
July 5, 2021 by
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.
