Latest from IPE Magazine – Page 200
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Features
Asset Allocation: The big picture
While politics will always have some sway over capital markets, 2017 looks like being one of those years in which unpredictable political influence is the dominant theme throughout
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Features
Ahead of the Curve: The diversification conundrum
Francesco Sandrini says that as the global economy emerges from a period of low growth and low inflation, investors appear to be ignoring risk in their diversification choices
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Features
Focus Group: Geopolitical risk concerns
Twenty-five (86%) of the investors polled for this month’s Focus Group say geopolitical risk has increased over the past 12 months
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Features
Diary of an Investor: An independent soul
Rolf, our chairman of trustees is having a reception to mark his 30 years working for Wasserdicht. An engineer by profession, he was worked for us all over the world and has many stories to tell
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FeaturesIPE Expectations Indicator March 2017
When a shift in sentiment begins, the euphoria does not dull universally; rather, the centre remains lustrous, while the edges are the first to fade
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Features
ESG: Antibiotics on the agenda
There is growing concern that the overuse of antibiotics could have great human and financial costs
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Country Report
Pensions in Belgium: Look to the future
Gail Moss finds that despite healthy returns last year, 2017 will be more challenging for Belgian pension funds
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Opinion Pieces
Letter from Brussels: Resaver’s first stage kicks off
The European Commission’s project to set up a pension scheme for research and development professionals whose careers take them across EU borders has finally reached its first stages of operation.
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Opinion Pieces
Letter from the US: Boomer balancing act
In the US, the oldest baby boomers recently turned 70. That is also a turning point for the US pensions industry. In fact, Americans at that age have to start withdrawing from tax-deferred savings plans, or face a penalty
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Opinion Pieces
Guest Viewpoint: Rory Murphy - Merchant Navy Officers Pension Fund
Pensions are by their nature long-term and this can often lead to an acceptance of inertia because “this is how we have always done it”. But in today’s world this is no longer good enough
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Features
Costs really matter
Lay representation on pension fund trustee boards is one of the hallmarks of occupational pensions in Europe and other parts of the world
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Country ReportPensions In Ireland: Funds still under pressure
Gail Moss assesses the effect of two new regulations on the asset allocation of Irish pension funds in a continuing low-yield environment
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Special ReportSpecial Report Active Management: The active game
Asset management is attracting growing attention from new competition as well as regulators and politicians, finds Brendan Maton
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Opinion Pieces
Letter from Brussels: Unclear on clearance
The prolongation for 18 months of pension funds’ exemption from posting collateral when trading over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives is leading PensionsEurope to seek clarification.
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Asset Class Reports
Small & Mid-Cap Equities: Smaller companies in a changing world
Daniel Ben-Ami looks at how smaller companies are adapting to the economic and political landscape
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Features
Make a bigger pie: Trump's protectionist rhetoric
President Trump’s aggressive protectionist rhetoric has raised concerns. Many fear that the measures he is advocating could lead to an all-out trade war
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Country Report
Pension Challenges: Sustainability key to survival
James Kavanagh says visionary thinking is needed to meet Ireland’s pension challenges
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Special Report
Factors shaking the alpha world
Active management is under increasing scrutiny as investors become more savvy about how returns are generated. This is leading to a debate about alpha equity factors
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Asset Class Reports
US: Policy unleashes animal spirits
The performance of US small and medium-sized companies has been boosted by an expectation of lower taxes and lighter regulation under President Trump
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Opinion PiecesLetter from the US: Irresistible incentives?
Global pension funds are looking with interest at the $1trn (€960bn) Trump Private Sector Financing Plan for infrastructure construction. It could offer an opportunity for investors seeking stable, cash-generating investments.
