All Alternatives articles – Page 8
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NewsGerman doctors’ scheme ÄVWL returns 18.1% with alternative Spezialfonds
Allocations in Spezialfonds amounted to around 68.8% of the scheme’s total assets
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West Yorkshire Pension Fund to use derivatives ESG risk framework
Framework will be used to build an ESG-aware derivatives overlay as fund gradually builds its portfolio of illiquid, alternative assets
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InterviewsItaly's Previndai pension fund: On a journey to diversification
Alessandro Ciucci, CFO at Previndai, one of Italy’s largest pension funds, talks to Luigi Serenelli about its diversification strategy built on alternatives
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FeaturesFixed income, rates & currency: inflation battle in full swing
As we reach the midpoint of the year, there is little sign that the second half of 2022 will be any less turbulent than the first. The conflict in Ukraine slogs on – a destructive war of attrition, pain and fear. The repercussions are huge, global and unpredictable, be they surging energy prices or impending, but acute, shortages of basic foodstuffs, or of semi-conductors, so vital to 21st century life.
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Country ReportItaly: Pension funds adapt to a new regime
Inflation, higher interest rates and geopolitical tensions are leading Italian pension funds to recalibrate their investment strategies
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Country ReportCountry Report – Pensions in Italy (July/August 2022)
Italy’s pension industry continues to develop, albeit at a slow pace. Italian pension funds are adapting their strategies to the volatile and uncertain market regime, by purchasing inflation-linked assets and by taking advantage of potentially higher yields on domestic government bonds. However, as our lead article highlights, they are generally staying true to their long-term diversification strategies, which consist of gradually allocating to alternatives including private equity, private debt and infrastructure. Some have bought shares in the Bank of Italy, a private equity-like investment.
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Opinion PiecesViewpoint: Where now for the stock/bond correlation?
This key portfolio parameter may be changing due to challenging market conditions
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NewsAsset management roundup: Luxembourg picks for impact strategy
Plus: Blockchain and GP restructuring advice tie-ups; Moody’s on alts managers
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FeaturesYen’s swift dive surprises market
For several decades, the Japanese yen has not been in the limelight too often. However, earlier this year it became headline news as the currency began to depreciate rapidly against the US dollar. Although investors were not overly surprised that the yen would weaken, the speed of its decline was certainly startling. Over the course of about 15 months, between the start of 2021 to early April 2022, the yen has lost about 25% of its value against the dollar, with nearly half the move occurring in that final month.
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Franklin Templeton to buy Alcentra from BNY Mellon
Acquisition will double Franklin Templeton’s alternatives asset under management
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NewsReal Economy Project fund of funds to close with €500m
Arco Fondo Pensione, Concreto, Prevedi, Laborfonds, Byblos and Pegaso contributed with a total of €120m
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German BVV boosts private debt to finance renewables infra, real estate
The scheme has already reached target allocation for illiquid assets, but will conduct further allocations in the future ‘selectively’
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NewsDenmark’s IPD says members ready with capital for North Sea energy plans
Danish pensions lobby group also slams proposed financial sector tax, saying now is worst time for such a levy given soaring prices
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NewsGerman investors strive for viable connection with private equity managers
BVK will prioritise private equity among its alternatives portfolio for the next 12 months
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Investors look to tap wide private equity market for returns
Strong demand for private equity dates back before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic
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NewsKENFO considers adjustment to private markets portfolio
‘Private markets have some catching up to do for transparency and reporting’, says head of investment
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Alecta CIO: Alternatives expansion helped counter Q1 equity, bond decline
Swedish pensions giant reports 6.2% loss for DC pensions in first quarter, though monthly returns picked up in March
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Swiss pension schemes post high returns with alternatives
Private equity delivered the best absolute return of 45.44% in 2021 at Asga Pensionskasse
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NewsPFA reports 4.3% Q1 loss despite help from inflation hedging, property
Danish pensions giant says rising interest rates hit average-rate segment return, but reduced liabilities
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NewsPension funds turn to alternatives for inflation protection
84% of pension schemes at least moderately concerned inflation will erode ability to reach their investment objectives
