Asset Allocation – Page 51
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German pension scheme to expand private debt allocation
The persistent low interest rate environment is a ‘massive challenge’ for asset managers and it is forcing investors to diversify into illiquid asset classes
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NewsPension funds and the EU’s inaugural SURE bonds
Some contributed to a record order book, some did not
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Italy roundup: Inarcassa sets out new strategic asset allocation plan
Plus: Byblos tenders ‘dinamico’ fund mandate; BNL scheme picks AIFs for infrastructure; UniCredit plan merges with ex CariTrieste
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NewsNorway SWF back in black after Q3 return, but lags benchmark
Domestic currency rallies, weighing on oil fund’s assets total at the end of September
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NewsMandate roundup: Brunel launches global small cap fund
Three managers appointed to mandate of around £300m (€327m)
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UK’s largest corporate pension scheme sets 2035 net-zero target
BT Pension Scheme hailed as setting an ‘excellent example’
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NewsLGPS pools award downside protection, China mandates
£1.2bn downside protection fund for Brunel clients, Border to Coast names China equity managers
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Long-term low interest rates to lead schemes down riskier path, say strategists
According to the GRI, 173 rate cuts were made around the world between January and June 2020
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NewsPension funds top asset owners list in Switzerland
AUM in Switzerland grew year-on-year by 16.5% at the end of 2019
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FeaturesFixed income, rates, currencies: Reality gap widens
August 2020 saw the US Treasury market post one of its worst monthly performances since November 2016, while global equities, led by the US, reached new highs.
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FeaturesBriefing: A time to be calm and focused
The corona pandemic has become an emotional rollercoaster for investors. First, came the market collapse, followed by panic sales. Then, hot on the heels of the turmoil, normalisation and new stock-market highs.
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FeaturesIPE Quest Expectations Indicator October 2020
Globally, net equity sentiment is close to record levels, while net bond sentiment is flat or down to near record levels. A scenario explained by a virtual consensus that central banks can continue to pump liquidity into the system and this will eventually kickstart economies. Meanwhile, economists are predicting a long and deep slump.
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FeaturesAhead of the curve: COVID-19 and short-termism: finding the right balance
Finding a way to meet short-term needs without compromising long-term strategy has never been easy for businesses. The radical uncertainty introduced by COVID-19 has made the task much harder.
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Norway’s SWF to shift €44bn equities across the Atlantic
After delay, government gives firm direction to Government Pension Fund with annual white paper
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NewsSurvey: Active, smart beta ETFs to see uptick in next three years
JPMorgan Asset Management says ETF allocations held in passive products will decline to 61% of portfolios
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PRI: Investors show EU taxonomy applicability and ‘optimising’ needs
PRI publicises work done by investors brought together in taxonomy practitioner group
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AIIB, Amundi launch framework for ‘holistic’ climate change approach
Framework assesses issuer performance against Paris Agreement mitigation, adaptation, and transition objectives
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German media scheme piles up reserves to invest in infra, alternatives
The scheme turns to illiquids to generate returns
