Asset Allocation – Page 30
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FeaturesAhead of the curve: The rise of multi-manager models for alternative investing
Fifteen years after the ‘global financial crisis’, multi-manager strategies for alternative investing have not only shaken off their tarnished reputation but have evolved
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Opinion PiecesDo not blame institutions for taking risks
Alecta, the SEK1.19trn (€105bn) institution that manages the Swedish ITP private-sector pension scheme, is being probed by Swedish regulators for the €1.9bn capital loss it experienced earlier this year, as the three US regional banks it invested in – Silicon Valley Bank, Signature Bank and First Republic Bank – collapsed. The institution reacted by firing its influential CEO Magnus Billing.
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Special ReportOutlook – Europe and the world: CIOs focus on bonds and quality stocks
With the prospect of weaker growth, volatility and higher inflation and rates, strategists argue for more selectivity in investments
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InterviewsOn the record: Is there a credit crunch on the horizon?
European pension funds reflect on the possible implications of rising interest rates and the troubles of the US banking sector
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FeaturesFixed income, rates & currency: Strong labour markets surprise
Global purchasing managers’ index (PMI) data, which measures the state of the US economy, has been mostly strong, although manufacturing indices have been considerably weaker than services, perhaps reflecting their greater sensitivity to higher interest rates.
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Country ReportNordic region: NBIM looks to diversity to improve decision making
The manager of Norway’s sovereign wealth fund kickstarted its diversity and inclusion programme in 2020, and has since focused on embracing new measures to become more diverse
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Special ReportSpecial Report – Outlook: Europe and the world
Inflation may be losing momentum, thanks to vigorous central bank action, but with a recession on the horizon, it is hard to tell whether the next few months and years will see markets turn around and risk assets begin to perform again. For the time being, CIOs argue for selectivity in stock selection and generally agree that bonds have resumed their diversification role. The main article in our Outlook report features the views of influential CIOs and strategists on asset allocation for the next few years.
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NewsItaly roundup: Previndai ups exposure to corporate, government bonds
Plus: Eurofer pushes on with direct investments
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NewsKENFO plans to invest over €5bn in alternatives to reach allocation target
The fund has 6% of its total assets invested in alternatives, but plans to build up its illiquids portfolio over the years
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NewsGermany’s BVK looks to expand investment grade bonds portfolio
Investment grade bonds have become ‘significantly more attractive’ because of increasing interest rates
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NewsComPlan to look at UN SDGs in private equity, debt investments
The scheme included physical and transitional climate risks in an ALM analysis for the first time last year
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NewsItaly roundup: BCC-CRA pension fund divests from private markets
Plus: Fondo Priamo increases number of members and contributions; Enpaia cuts real estate investments
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NewsGermany's VBL rejigs responsible investment strategy
The pension fund aims to reduce the CO2 intensity in its equity and corporate bond portfolios by 25% by the end of 2025
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NewsCredit Suisse Pensionskasse cuts equity risk while boosting bond allocations to curb losses
Assets under management fell from CHF19.37bn in 2021 to CHF17.40bn in 2022
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NewsILX Fund invests first $400m in Dutch pension money in EM private credit
The Amsterdam-based impact fund, which invests in syndicated loans originated by development banks, is plannning to start fundraising for a second $2bn fund
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NewsInarcassa increases investments in Italian private banks to €200m
For 2023 the pension fund plans to increase investments in private markets and real estate
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NewsPensioenfonds Vervoer doubles real estate investments
The fund has also adopted a new country policy, excluding investments in China and two dozen other countries
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NewsAMF lags Alecta in Q1 returns, but lauds ‘well-diversified’ portfolio
Swedish blue-collar pensions firm made 2.9% January-March return in January
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NewsItaly roundup: Enpam plans to build up global bond portfolio
Plus: Write downs hit Enasarco; Laborfonds sees sign of return to normality
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FeaturesAhead of the curve: What happened to equity volatility in 2022 and what next?
Something strange happened last year. Expectations about the future level of volatility in US equities – implied volatility – behaved in a very unusual way. In a falling market, the price of implied volatility normally rises because equity falls are associated with a worsening macroeconomic outlook, implying more market risk. Expectations of future volatility therefore increase.
