Asset Allocation – Page 150
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The rise of alternative alternatives
As investors discover all that glisters is not gold, long-only asset classes are becoming the new alternatives, Amin Rajan discovers
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'New' Europe under the spotlight
CEE domestic economic markets have experienced substantial growth in recent years. But Krystyna Krzyzak finds that major regulatory changes are going to be needed for the region to compete on the EU stage
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Should I start an Asian hedge fund?
Paul Smith has some sound advice for anyone thinking that idea sounds like fun
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Malaysia expects Islamic finance sector to grow
Richard Newell reports on the success of a range of products that respect the beliefs of Muslim investors and have made the country a centre of innovation in Islamic finance
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130/30 - how it works
Michael Kilgallen of Citigroup Prime Finance describes how the short extension strategy can be used
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The 'abundance of money' phenomenon
Surging foreign exchange reserves present a problem for Asian central bankers – and for those charged with investing this surplus liquidity
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Showing its potential
A youthful population and a financial system full of potential growth are two reasons to be optimistic about the future of Turkey’s second pillar, says Reeta Cevik
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Levelling the playing field
George Coats looks at how the Northern Cypriot government is seeking to unify its pensions regime, which currently favours civil servants at the expense of other employees
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Breaking the shackles of long only
Whether you call them 130/30, 1X0/SX0, short-extension or short-enabled strategies, they are a hot topic for managers and investors, and have attracted estimated $50bn in invested assets. Hitherto largely the province of quant managers, fundamental managers are now looking to join the party. But although in theory the strategy offers ...
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Three perspectives on FX strategies
Rachel Fixsen spoke to three pension funds about their approach to currency hedging and the main benefits and drawbacks of such a strategy
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The selection process
Iain Morse looks at the factors that differentiate the various managers providing active currency strategies
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Taking the risk out of trading
Foreign exchange settlement risk is a matter of concern for currency and other investment managers, according to Matthew Craig
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The science behind the art
Recent analysis throws light on the decisions that fund managers make. Rick Di Mascio reports
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Making bond mandates more flexible
The wide pool of fixed income prospects in the US means that managers are increasingly likely to fish there, finds Joseph Mariathasan, especially given the rise of unconstrained mandates on the part of pension funds running an LDI approach. But investors need to be aware of the pitfalls, as well as the benefits, of the US bond market
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Boosting the research environment
A serious chunk of commission is available to those investment banks that can put together quality research on a growing number of extra-financial issues, writes Sophia Grene
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How travel broadens the returns
Global bond managers are favouring Asian markets on the back of the region’s economic renaissance. Richard Newell looks at the strategy followed by Franklin Templeton’s fixed income team
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Future growth built on solid ground
Michael Grimes takes soundings from the local asset management community on prospects for investors in Malaysian stocks
