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AFP Cuprum
AFP Cuprum is a Chilean financial services company. It was established in 1981. AFP Cuprum belongs to Principal Financial Group and manages pension funds with...
AFP Cuprum
AFP Cuprum is a Chilean financial services company. It was established in 1981. AFP Cuprum belongs to Principal Financial Group and manages pension funds with recognition for service, profitability, and expertise in sustainable and alternative investments.
General information
Firm type
Pension Fund
Year founded
1981
Location
Region
South America
Country
Chile
City
Santiago
Corporate office
Bandera 236 Piso 6-7, Santiago, Chile
Principals
Martin Mujica Ossandon
Chief Executive Officer
Andres Garcia Lagos
Chief Investment Officer
Pedro Atria Alonso
Chairman of the Board
Paulina Nucamendi
Head of International Alternatives
Sector focus
Frequently asked questions
Who runs investment decisions at AFP Cuprum?
Andres Garcia Lagos serves as chief investment officer. Paulina Nucamendi heads international alternatives. Decisions follow mandates set by the AFP regulatory framework.
Does AFP Cuprum participate in fund commitments or only direct deals?
The firm commits to funds and holds limited partnership interests in vehicles such as Banchile Infrastructure Fund and international private equity portfolios. It also maintains direct equity positions in listed Chilean companies.
What investment stages does AFP Cuprum typically target?
Cuprum targets mature infrastructure assets, listed equities, and established real estate income funds. It also allocates to secondaries and special situations through dedicated alternative programs.
How is AFP Cuprum related to Principal Financial Group?
Principal Financial Group owns 97.97 percent of AFP Cuprum through Principal Chile Ltda. The relationship provides access to international investment platforms while Cuprum remains locally regulated.
Where does the underlying capital come from?
Assets consist of mandatory and voluntary pension contributions from Chilean workers under the AFP system. No single family or corporate sponsor supplies the capital.
What is AFP Cuprum's known posture on co-investments alongside external GPs?
Cuprum participates as a limited partner in infrastructure and private equity funds. It does not disclose active co-investment programs alongside external managers.
Does AFP Cuprum maintain philanthropic structures, and how are they separated?
Cuprum operates a corporate giving program focused on education and social welfare in Chile. The program is funded separately from pension assets and reports donations such as 54 million CLP in 2020.
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