Latest from IPE Magazine – Page 468
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Getting the research right
David White asks how fundamental houses are adapting their research processes to cater for the short selling element within 130/30 funds
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The prime broker view
Current market volatility may delay the arrival of some, but 130/30 funds are definitely on their way. Prime brokers and fund administrators are readying themselves for when the time comes, writes Lynn Strongin Dodds
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A matter of experience
When it comes to picking a 130/30 manager, the track record counts, writes Pirkko Juntunen
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The hard road to a new world
UCITS III 130/30 funds are set to become part of the investment landscape. But compliance requirements are going to be tough for smaller players to meet, reports Lynn Strongin Dodds
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Taking stock of a buoyant market
Barbara Ottawa finds that even a market fall has not deterred Pensionskassen from moving away from bonds and further into equities
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Keeping it simple and long term
Carolyn Bandel finds that building on a traditional approach can pay dividends
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Second pillar growth surges ahead
Local stock exchange performance based on economic growth is fuelling strong returns across the region, says Krystyna Krzyzak
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Revaluation boosts real estate
Strong small-caps performance lead a domestic equity rally, finds Pirkko Juntunen
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Bedding in reforms
Pirkko Juntunen finds that the implementation of the Puro Commission proposals has resulted in increased equity allocation
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A long and winding road
A conservative outlook restricts performance, writes Nina Roehrbein
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Tectonic plates begin to shift
The movement towards funded vehicles is picking up in pace, finds Nina Roehrbein
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Changing the portfolio
Irish pension funds are moving out of equities but are not yet ready for bonds, according to Shayla Walmsley
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Grasping new opportunities
Pension funds are hoping a fresh inflow from severance pay will boost the second pillar pensions sector, says Vincenzo Pelosi
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Creating space for innovation
Despite having to cope with regulatory tribulations, pension funds were unfazed and clocked up healthy returns, Carolyn Bandel writes
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Home bias pays off
Despite last year’s outperformance, Pirkko Juntunen detects concerns that the size of the local markets makes them vulnerable
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Dipping a toe into diversification
Recent changes are broadening the horizons of traditionally conservative managers, George Coats finds
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Waiting for new regulations
Pension managers realise that government policy is not particularly helpful to their industry, George Coats discovers
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Introducing prudence
Last year saw pension funds adapt to the introduction of the EU pensions directive and the implementation of traffic light regulations, says Pirkko Juntunen
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Adding extra alternatives
Public Pensionskassen are following the lead set by their private counterparts, Barbara Ottawa discovers
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Return-seeking puts funds at risk
Overweight equity positions aimed at plugging deficits have blinded UK pension funds to long-term liabilities, finds Shayla Walmsley
