Latest from IPE Magazine – Page 198
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Features
Europe: Managing geopolitical risk
European investors face an unprecedented array of political risks over the next few months. Daniel Ben-Ami reports
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Opinion Pieces
Letter from Brussels: Brexit and equivalence
Nothing could be clearer. For the financial sector, at least, there is nothing to fear from Brexit. All the UK has to do is to apply to the EU’s rules – the crucial term ‘equivalence’
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Opinion Pieces
Letter from the US: Further uncertainty
The US retirement industry faces uncertain times after the Department of Labor decided in March to delay by 60 days the implementation of the so-called fiduciary rule. But many companies have already executed the new rule, and will not go back
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InterviewsHow we run our money: NEST
Mark Fawcett, the CIO of NEST, tells Carlo Svaluto Moreolo what the future holds for the UK’s fast-growing defined contribution scheme
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Opinion Pieces
Guest Viewpoint: Philip Shier - Society of Actuaries in Ireland
One of the objectives of the European Commission in the revision of the IORP Directive was to enhance the information provided to prospective members, members and beneficiaries of IORPs
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Features
Victims or winners?
There is a live debate in the Netherlands with regard to the pensions (or lack of them) of the million-plus group of self-employed, or zzp’ers in Dutch
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Country ReportPensions In The Netherlands: A Gordian knot of reform
Rival parties are presenting competing visions for a reformed Dutch pension system, as Leen Preesman finds
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Special ReportSpecial Report Emerging Markets: The global picture
A stronger dollar and higher US rates could create headwinds for emerging markets
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Asset Class ReportsInvesting In High-Yield Bonds: Is the party winding down?
Brendan Maton finds there is some wariness about how long high-yield debt will continue to offer good returns in the current environment, although investors still find the asset class attractive
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Features
Tear down the Mexican wall
An unintended consequence of Donald Trump’s accession to the US presidency is a surge in Mexico’s profile among Europeans
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Country Report
Pensioen Federatie: From models to reality
Richard Pauw assesses the debate on pension reform in the Netherlands
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Special Report
China prepares for a bumpy road
The feeling in China is that President Trump is someone they can do business with, despite his tough rhetoric on trade
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Asset Class Reports
Expect surprises in European high yield
Joseph Mariathasan assesses the European high-yield market at a time when political risks are set to dominate investors’ thinking
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Features
Pension fund consolidation brings risk
Pension fund consolidation remains among the most significant trends in the UK and the Netherlands
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Country Report
Sweder van Wijnbergen: The system is not broken
The two options for the pension system are not the solution, according to Sweder van Wijnbergen. The Netherlands should look instead to the model adopted by the TIAA in the United States
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Special Report
Turkey: A case for cautious optimism
Turkey has many things going for it as a destination for investors, but first it has to change its image
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Asset Class Reports
Crossover credit: Filling the gap
Joseph Mariathasan sees opportunities in crossover credit
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Asset Class Reports
High-yield bonds issuance: End of the old new normal?
Dewi John wonders whether global politics could finally end the lower-for-longer interest rates environment
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Country Report
Fiduciary Management: Modular solutions rise
Fiduciary management continues to be popular. Clients are exercising tighter control than ever and the emphasis lies on the strengthening of expertise, risk management and liability-driven investing, writes Mariska van der Westen
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Special Report
Mexico: Who dares may win
The uncertainty around Mexico’s future relationship with the US could create an opportunity for braver investors to get into the market
