All IPE articles in December 2011 (Magazine) – Page 3

  • Features

    Ireland returns to the funding standard

    December 2011 (Magazine)

    With the imminent reintroduction of the funding standard in Ireland, as well as new guidelines on sovereign annuities, the pension industry is to witness some significant changes.

  • Asset Class Reports

    Hedge Funds: The governance minefield

    December 2011 (Magazine)

    Milan’s ECPI assesses the sustainability of hedge funds’ portfolios – and their business models. Martin Steward spoke to CEO Paolo Sardi

  • Asset Class Reports

    Hedge Funds: Still work to do on governance

    December 2011 (Magazine)

    Hedge funds still suffer an image problem, writes John Donohoe. Carne Global’s latest investor survey reveals the institutional investors’ governance concerns

  • Country Report

    Switzerland: Life in a safe haven

    December 2011 (Magazine)

    September’s shock devaluation of the Swiss franc halted the decline in the value of Swiss pension funds’ foreign assets. On the other hand, ultra- low rates are putting extreme pressure on funds. Nina Röhrbein assesses asset allocation in the light of these extremes

  • Country Report

    Switzerland: The super regulator

    December 2011 (Magazine)

    Pierre Triponez, president of new Swiss federal pensions supervisory body – the Oberaufsichtskommission (OAK) – discusses his role and remit with Cécile Sourbes