Asset Allocation – Page 71
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NewsPrivate equity investment, fundraising in Europe hit record highs
Investment reached a decade high in 2017, while fundraising is at its highest since 2008
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Public pension fund adopts equity protection for £1.2bn portfolio
Solution was deemed better way to derisk than moving away from equities
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NewsUK regulator warns insurers over illiquid assets and alternatives
Prudential Regulatory Authority says insurance companies need to understand the underlying risks of alternative debt assets
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Time to reconsider commodities allocations, consultant argues
‘Investors with passive commodity exposure may be more inclined to consider an active approach’
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Spanish pension fund returns diverge amid troubled domestic markets
Basque Country’s Geroa Pentsioak gains 10% but Pensions Caixa 30 manages just 1.8% return
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Asset Allocation: Uncertainties on the rise
While rates markets remain focused on inflation and growth data, risk appetites appear more affected by the international politics of trade, led by the US
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Norway’s SWF lost almost €18bn in Q1 – but still beat its benchmark
Strategic 70% equities allocation means fluctuations mainly determined by global stock markets, says CEO
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Varma warns of trade war tensions; Ilmarinen hails merger success
Finland’s top pension insurers both posted losses in Q1 but alternative investments dampened effect of weak equities
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NewsKeva CEO warns against spiralling premature retirement costs
Finland’s biggest pension fund calls 0.4% Q1 investment loss “reasonable”
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NewsFrench public sector funds tender small cap, EM credit mandates
Both funds specify that managers must have regard to ESG considerations
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NewsATP plots more direct investments as returns stall
Danish pensions giant recorded 1% loss in Q1 after stellar gains in 2017
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Dollar hedge boosts PFZW’s 2017 investment return
Healthcare scheme gains on equities and infrastructure but loses on fixed income, listed property
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Alecta anchors first close of emerging markets impact fund
Fund allows investors to invest alongside Dutch development bank in three key areas
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NewsDutch pension funds lay out aims for three-year ALM studies
Consultants asked to assess risk attitudes, climate change, inflation and ‘premium funding’
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Swiss investors diversify insurance-linked portfolios after difficult 2017
Significant losses experienced in 2017 from concentrated hurricane risk
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Solvency requirements ‘encourage investment in risky equities’
Quant managers from Robeco argue for a more nuanced approach to assessment of equity risk
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Losses at top Dutch schemes ‘reflect brittle recovery’
Pension funds say fear of inflation and rhetoric over trade barriers caused slowdown in Q1
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Robeco seeks institutional financing for Dutch mortgages
Vista Hypotheken to focus on first-time buyers
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NewsOrtec Finance advocates factor-based approach to asset-liability management
Carry, value, momentum and low volatility factors can be implemented strategically as well as tactically, consultant argues
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German institutional investors have faith in emerging markets
Pension funds have higher exposure to real estate and equities compared to other investor types
