Asset Allocation – Page 42
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ATP’s bond losses wipe out equity gains in Q1
Current investment strategy relatively heavily exposed to interest rates, says CEO
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Compenswiss eyes alternative investments to boost returns
The institution is reviewing the possibility of investing in private equity, private debt and infrastructure
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NewsIcelandic pension funds nearing foreign allocation goals, says central bank
Foreign currency purchases dipped in November to March to a quarter of the level seen previously
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Sampension says low exposure to large growth stocks helped in Q1
Danish pension firm’s CIO says bond portfolio’s make up saved it from worse price falls
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NewsNorth-Rhine Westphalia applies ‘fossil free’ ESG index to global equities
STOXX used a methodology to control implicit risks, such as industry, regional or company-specific risks to design the index
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FeaturesFixed Income, Rates, Currencies: A false start
While we may be approaching that ‘exit from pandemic’ moment, the exceptional monetary and fiscal responses from policymakers ensure COVID-19’s economic legacy will be felt globally for years to come.
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Asset Class ReportsAsset allocation: More factors to consider
COVID-19 has added a further blow to a decade of factor investing underperformance and highlighted the increasing impact of ESG
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FeaturesIPE Quest Expectations Indicator - May 2021
COVID-19 infection rates are still rising in the US and Japan, hopefully on the verge of decreasing in the EU and low in the UK. The positive trend in global infection rates is more than undone by a strong rise in infections in parts of Asia. With the exception of the UK and Israel, vaccination has not progressed to the stage where it has a discernible influence on infection rates.
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PFA’s CIO favours equities as perceptions of risk-free shift
Danish pension fund’s portfolio mapping exercise produced allocation insights
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Norway’s SWF climbs further above equities ceiling after Q1 gains
NBIM beats benchmark by 24 basis points with 4.0% return for GPFG from January to March
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NewsPFA’s equities gain 5.9% in Q1, as hedging loss dents average-rate
Denmark’s commercial pensions leader says past portfolio work laid good foundation
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Danish pension sector targets clarity over unlisted valuations
IPD members agree recommendations for guidelines after criticism from FSA about differences in the way firms valued their alternatives
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Varma invests €200m in BlackRock US ‘transition readiness’ ETF
Finnish pension insurer was only European anchor investor in the €1bn-plus NYSE launch
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NewsAmeriprise Financial to buy BMO EMEA asset management arm
Acquisition will give Columbia Threadneedle ‘substantial presence in European institutional market’
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NewsAlecta plans to step up big-ticket investments in unlisted equity
Sweden’s largest pension provider has huge scope in allocation policy to expand unlisted, but progress depends on opportunities available
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Frjálsi targets domestic recovery plays via funds of unlisted shares
Icelandic pension fund scrutinised pandemic-linked downturn in setting 2021 investment strategy
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FeaturesFixed Income, Rates, Currencies: Rising yields signal reflation
The Federal Reserve has not hinted at its future plans to unwind quantitative easing (QE). However, markets are looking to 2013’s ‘taper tantrum’ for an explanation of the dramatic US-led bond market sell-offs.
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FeaturesAhead of the curve: Modelling the unmodellable
In January 2020, the world was on the verge of a pandemic. It would empower the state, increase the might of technology firms, speed up technological adaptation, upend cities and accelerate China’s rise.
