Latest from IPE Magazine – Page 178
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Interviews
Strategically speaking: Natixis Investment Managers
It is a subtle point but important not to miss. Natixis Investment Managers is in plural form. The group is not just an asset manager but an owner of asset managers and the provider of a global distribution platform
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FeaturesNorway reduces oil risk
A hallmark of Norway’s sovereign wealth fund has been its transparency. But Norway has also felt the need to tread cautiously when it comes to the fund’s investment policy
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Special ReportRisk parity: Renewed vigour
Risk parity strategies have confounded the sceptics in 2017, performing well following mixed performance in previous years
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Special ReportOutlook 2018: Heading for regime change
The investment industry is hoping that 2018 will look much like 2017. Are such hopes likely to be dashed?
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Country ReportNorway: A trillion dollar issue
Is managing its huge sovereign wealth fund distracting the Norwegian Central Bank from its monetary stability role?
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Asset Class Reports
Hedge funds: No longer out of reach
Hedge funds have become more investor-friendly since the global financial crisis but there is still room for improvement
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Opinion Pieces
Letter from Brussels: Opposition to mission creep
The EU’s controversial mandate for a radical shake up of financial supervision has received a cool reception from the pensions sector as well as smaller EU members
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Features
Monetary policy: Too much of a good thing
The ongoing economic expansion is set to become the longest in the post-war era, at least for the US. The debate about the pros and cons of zero rates and quantitative easing continues
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FeaturesResist the silicon backlash
It is insufficiently recognised just how much the pendulum has swung against Silicon Valley in recent years. A couple of years ago, it was widely seen as heralding a glorious new technological era that would be a great boon for humanity
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Country Report
Asset allocation: Opportunities ahead
Key findings on asset management trends from the latest Nordic Investor Survey
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Features
Private markets: The integration conundrum
Integrating private markets within an asset allocation can be rewarding but is also challenging
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Asset Class Reports
Hedge fund customisation: Bespoke solutions in demand
Investors are seeking specific plays in their search for value in these low-interest-rate times
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Opinion PiecesLetter from the US: DC plans shift from mutual funds
An increasing number of DC plans, including 401(k) schemes, are choosing CITs in the US, according to the latest report from Cerulli Associates
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Special ReportChina: Seeking state solutions
As Xi Jinping consolidates his control of the levers of Chinese power, he seeks to solve structural issues within the economy through greater central control
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Special Report
Risk parity in 2017: What a difference a year makes
Risk parity strategies have posted good results in 2017. What next?
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FeaturesUnconventional monetary policy needs to end soon
Growth in the euro-zone is back on track, unemployment has fallen and the economy is generally in better shape than before the crisis. The only missing element in the recovery is inflation
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FeaturesInsurance-linked securities: Embracing catastrophic risks
Insurance-linked securities (ILS) are an asset class based upon insurance events. They provide an element of diversity to portfolios. Put simply, a market collapse is unlikely to be correlated to a natural disaster.
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Asset Class Reports
Nordic investors: Keeping faith
Nordic investors still think hedge funds have a place in their portfolios despite concerns about underperformance and high fees
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Special Report
Bob Prince: Plan for all seasons
Bridgewater’s co-CEO tells Christopher O’Dea about some of the misconceptions regarding risk parity
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Country Report
Sweden: Domestic players
How are Sweden’s largest pension providers managing their assets?
