Latest from IPE Magazine – Page 474
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Features
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
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Showing its potential
A youthful population and a financial system full of potential growth are two reasons to be optimistic about the future of Turkey’s second pillar, says Reeta Cevik
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Watching for political change
Reeta Cevik assesses the regulatory framework governing Turkish pension funds and asset management
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Special Report
Adapting to warmer climes
IPE asked three pension funds in France, Sweden and the UK: ‘Do pension funds have a duty to consider climate change in their investment decisions?’ Here are their answers:
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Following the RFP paper chase
The request for proposals (RFP), the questionnaire that a pension fund sends to asset management firms when tendering for new business, inspires mixed feelings in both pension fund managers and investment managers. To some, RFPs are the unnecessary hoops that hopeful asset managers are forced to jump though to win ...
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Levelling the playing field
George Coats looks at how the Northern Cypriot government is seeking to unify its pensions regime, which currently favours civil servants at the expense of other employees
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Forming a pensions consensus
Malta is still in the early stages of building a comprehensive pensions system. Stephanie Testaferrata Moroni Viani examines the impact of reforms since 2004
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Breaking the shackles of long only
Whether you call them 130/30, 1X0/SX0, short-extension or short-enabled strategies, they are a hot topic for managers and investors, and have attracted estimated $50bn in invested assets. Hitherto largely the province of quant managers, fundamental managers are now looking to join the party. But although in theory the strategy offers ...
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Assessing currency strategies
Iain Morse examines the differing approaches to currency overlay strategies for pension funds and other institutions
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Counting the cost of regulation
Gerhard Scheuenstuhl outlines a study into the relationship between pension regulation, investment and funding costs
