Investor Strategy – Page 106
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NewsGovernments must 'kick-start' longevity risk market, says OECD
Annuity markets unlikely to work without 'strong backing' from governments on risk-hedging market.
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NewsLongevity de-risking to be increasing concern for continental funds - Aon Hewitt
Revised longevity assumptions will make case for de-risking strategies in European DB market, says consultancy.
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Asset managers could charge significant fees when buying bank loan books - Moody's
Ratings agency highlights attractiveness of loans for asset managers as banks deleverage.
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NewsBarnier confirms IORP delay, announces Green Paper on long-term investing
Speaking in Amsterdam, commissioner says 'profound' impact of regulation on long-term investing understood.
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UK roundup: Diversified growth funds, FTSE100, Towers Watson, BBC, BECTU
Towers Watson survey shows growth of diversified growth funds amoung FTSE100 schemes.
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NewsBT scheme buys minority stake in Thames Water
Fund says deal highlights commitment to UK infrastructure at a time when investment is political.
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News'Tailor-made' OTC solutions could become commonplace in hedging, says PGGM
Prediction comes as Ido de Geus discussed impact of Volker rule, EMIR on hedging activity.
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Safe haven bonds were main contributor to 6% return for Dutch C&A fund
Fund was able to offset losses from equity portfolio, but still saw funding decline.
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NewsEuropean funds cut equities in favour of alternatives – Mercer
European Asset Allocation survey finds UK, Irish equity exposure now on par with Europe.
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NewsPFA signs partnership to provide loans financing Danish exports
Pension fund is second scheme to sign agreement with export credit agency, following PensionDanmark.
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NewsESG roundup: Burma, Folksam, LD, Natural Capital Declaration
Lack of Burma engagement leaves firms exposed to a range of risks.
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NewsCBI calls on UK funds to boost in-house management to access infrastructure
Report by business group urges government to boost credit ratings of projects, introduce tax break.
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NewsUK pension funds turn to diversification to offset volatility
More than 60% of respondents to Barings survey see greater diversification as 'key tactic'.
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ABP to stick with core strategic investment mix for long haul
€260bn scheme returns 3.3% in 2011, largely as result of 25% hedge of interest risk on liabilities.
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NewsSwiss companies introduce 'pure DC' elements to offset IAS19
Half of listed companies to introduce similar elements in next five years, says Towers Watson.
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NewsDutch pensions giant APG exploring range of scenarios for Greek outcome
Asset manager to change asset mix or adopt 'more dynamic' investment policy in event of euro exit.
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NewsInstitutional investors increasingly wary of emerging market asset bubbles
More than half of 800 survey respondents say markets at risk of overheating.
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NewsIPE survey reveals active management in liability driven investment portfolios
Many pension funds torn over use of strategy, with some dismissing it entirely, survey shows.
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NewsMercer advises Dutch pension funds to cash in on hedges
30-year swap rate plunges to just 2.38%, its lowest level in history.
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NewsNorwegian oil fund's foray into real estate essentially an 'inflation hedge'
Real estate CIO concedes Norges does not expect to hold property assets indefinitely.
