Mexico's Werner forecasts more IPOs on pension rules
MEXICO - Mexican Deputy Finance Minister Alejandro Werner said rules allowing pension funds to invest in stocks will lead to more initial public offerings.
The regulations implemented over the past year will bolster the supply of capital for Mexico's stock market, Werner said on a panel hosted by Bloomberg in New York. Offerings will also rise as government efforts to boost competition in industries such as telecommunications allow more companies to flourish, he said.
"This will be a trend," Werner said. "It will also get complemented by the pro-competition policies."
Mexico's IPO market is reviving as the economy recovers from its worst recession since 1932. A 22-month drought came to an end when retailer Grupo Comercial Chedraui SAB sold shares last week. Brokerage Grupo Actinver SA may sell shares in May, according to documents filed with the Mexican Stock Exchange.
Mexican pension funds, which have assets equal to about 10% of gross domestic product, gained the right over the past year to invest in stocks, IPOs and infrastructure funds.
The lower house of congress last week approved legislation that would increase fines on companies that act as monopolies. The Senate has yet to vote on the bill.
Latest stories
PTL bolsters Midlands presence with client director hire
PTL has appointed Karein Davie as a client director in its Birmingham office.
LDI activity rebounds in Q2 after subdued Q1; LIBOR to SONIA switching driving activity
The level of interest rate hedging increased to £29.5bn of liabilities in the second quarter as pension funds continued to de-risk, according to BMO Global Asset Management's research.
Inflation sees first rise since November to 2.5%
UK inflation has risen for the first time since November to 2.5% in July, up from 2.4% in June, thanks to rising fuel costs and the price of computer games.
Proportion of DB schemes targeting buyout trebles in past five years
The number of DB pension scheme trustees targeting a buyout with an insurer has increased significantly in the past five years, latest research from Willis Towers Watson shows.
Most read
