All Features articles – Page 169
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Continental opts for twin strategy
The reasons for choosing ETFs and the way they are used differs widely across Europe, as the case of automotive supplier Continental demonstrates. Nina Röhrbein reports
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Commodity ETFs grow in stature
The diversification benefits of commodity ETFs are known to appeal to asset managers, but there are still concerns with regard to UCITs legislation in Europe. Nina Röhrbein reports
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Assessing views on commodities
We asked three funds – in Italy, the Netherlands and Norway: ‘In light of recent commodity price rises but given that they are still historically low, are they a worthwhile diversification tool?’
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The future challenge for actuaries
Chris Lewin, former head of UK pensions at Unilever, discusses investing in art, risk management and what makes a successful actuary with Brendan Maton
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Bridging the information gap
To what extent do the reporting requirements across Europe penalise smaller schemes? Rachel Fixsen investigates
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UCITS aids growth of ETFs
A more relaxed approach to regulation in Europe has helped stimulate the development of more exotic ETFs. Lynn Strongin Dodds reports
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Need for pensions wake-up call
Both politicians and trades unions are concerned about pensions in Austria. Barbara Ottawa talks to some of the movers and shakers
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Keeping it Spezial
Despite competition from the world of mutual funds, Spezialfonds are still en vogue. Frank Schnattinger examines why
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Looking at alternatives and regulation
We asked three German pension funds to explain some of the important issues and challenges currently facing their investment strategies
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Tracking the corporate funding wave
CTAs and Pensionsfonds offer complementary management structures for corporate pensions, says Jan Wagner
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A warning against herd mentality
Gail Moss gives an overview of German pension institutions’ current asset allocation
