Mexico beckons for pension funds

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MEXICO - Pension reform and a strong economy could see an annual inflow of up to US$10bn of domestic institutional money into the Mexican stock exchange, creating opportunities for global investors.

Since March, pension funds (afores) have been able to double the amount of equities held in a portfolio for savers of 26 years and under to 30%. Chris Palmer, head of global emerging markets, Gart...

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