All IPE articles in June 2007 (Magazine)
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Features
Reforming the UCITS reforms
The European Union’s UCITS legislation is a work in progress. Sophia Grene charts its development over the years
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The rise of alternative alternatives
As investors discover all that glisters is not gold, long-only asset classes are becoming the new alternatives, Amin Rajan discovers
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Multi boutiques make their mark
Sophia Grene examines how some asset managers have developed a multi-specialist model
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Mentioning the MiFID elephant
As the deadline for implementation looms, Sophia Grene assesses what MiFID is supposed to do and whether it will do it
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20/20 vision on 130/30 funds
It is increasingly attractive but not all managers can offer it. Richard Phillipson finds out why
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A Hegelian view on fiduciary
Just what is the fiduciary concept supposed to do and how is it to do it? Anton van Nunen assesses a Dutch trend
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'New' Europe under the spotlight
CEE domestic economic markets have experienced substantial growth in recent years. But Krystyna Krzyzak finds that major regulatory changes are going to be needed for the region to compete on the EU stage
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Getting to know your providers
Effective management of external service providers is critical to the proper functioning of any fund management business, says John Donohoe
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Special Report
Real diversity in sustainable investing debate
Richard Newell reports from the Triple Bottom Line Investing conference in Bangkok
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Should I start an Asian hedge fund?
Paul Smith has some sound advice for anyone thinking that idea sounds like fun
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Malaysia expects Islamic finance sector to grow
Richard Newell reports on the success of a range of products that respect the beliefs of Muslim investors and have made the country a centre of innovation in Islamic finance
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Who makes the grade in Asia?
In the first of two articles, Debra Ng of Albourne Partners summarises hedge fund due diligence process around the region, based on the group's research
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Enhanced efficiency for DB and DC using CPPI
The concept of wrapping the constant proportion portfolio insurance (CPPI) in a note or deposit structure is becoming increasingly popular in Asia, writes George Coppens
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130/30 - how it works
Michael Kilgallen of Citigroup Prime Finance describes how the short extension strategy can be used
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Finance the key to steady returns
Geoffrey Lam puts the case for a new hedge fund strategy as a vehicle well worth considering for superior risk-adjusted returns
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Practical flaws in the liability-driven theory
Victor Wong argues for a more realistic view of LDI. It may not solve all of a pension scheme's cashflow worries but can nevertheless be an effective tool in managing asset/liability mismatch risks
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Balancing the risk budget
Oscar Volder finds satisfaction with Japanese pension funds’ recent returns, tempered only by concerns about the diversification of risks in their portfolios
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The 'abundance of money' phenomenon
Surging foreign exchange reserves present a problem for Asian central bankers – and for those charged with investing this surplus liquidity
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A measured approach to risk management
Richard Newell talks to Dr Sung Cheng Chih, a director at the Governemnt of Singapore Investment Corporation, about its approach to risk management
