Latest from IPE Magazine – Page 505
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Who has the lowest costs of all?
If we measure the long-term average annual investment management cost incurred by funds from different global regions, we find that European funds, at 19 bps, spend the least while Australian funds, at 44 bps, spend the most. However, before we conclude that European funds are the world’s lowest cost funds, ...
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A growing appetite
Contrary to the negative impression given by the German financial press private equity investment in Germany is becoming more popular, according to new research.Francesco di Valmarana and Joanna Jordan look at the numbers
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Smoke and mirrors world of TAA
There have been rapid product developments in tactical asset allocation in Germany in recent times which have raised questions and challenges for managers, as Torsten Köpke reports
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Conversion rates take a downhill path
The Swiss government’s attempt to lower conversion rates is likely to spark off increased controversy about pension returns. Peter Hunziker reports
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All-round changes impact investments
Graziano Lusenti reports on the legislative and other key changes that are taking place in the field of occupational pensions in Switzerland
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Event driven strategies outperform in August
The month of August was characterised by rather strong performance of the stock markets, as indicated by above average returns of the S&P 500, while volatility remained at the same level as last month, still close to its historical lows. After the first positive return of the ongoing year posted ...
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Fofs post healthy gains
Global financial markets continued to recover in August, despite some volatility on account of the Lebanon crisis, the hurricane forecasts, the London terror threat, and weak US economic data. The Eurekahedge fund of funds index returned 0.6% for the month of August and 4.5% for the year to August. The ...
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Are managers delivering what we need?
IPE asked three pension funds – in the Netherlands, Sweden and Spain – the same question: ‘Have asset managers kept up with the evolving demands of pension funds?’ Here are their answers:
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Surge seen in second pillar funds
Asset growth has been exceptional throughout the region, reports Krystyna Krzyzak
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Never a dull moment
Dutch pension funds have had a turbulent time getting to grips with a new law, market conditions an uncertain FTK timetable, George Coats discovers
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Longevity dulls risk appetite
Growing liabilities and the regulatory regime means pension funds are focusing more on matching assets and liabilities. George Coats reports
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Flexible course to holy grail
New regime aims to attract pan-European funds but there are concerns about increased governance rules, George Coats reports
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Hedging pays off for Danes
Danish funds are reaping the rewards from a trend away from guaranteed products, writes George Coats
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Paving way to more equities
Finnish funds are looking forward to increasing their holdings of equities when the Puro proposals are implemented. George Coats reports
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Prospect of yet another reform
Despite several reform initiatives over the past decade, a hefty budget deficit means a further attempt is inevitable, George Coats reports
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Equities help deliver 'best year'
Pension funds post good returns against a background of sluggish reform. George Coats reports
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Unfazed by equities fallout
French pension funds’ risk-averse style means they haven’t been much hurt by this year’s equities fall, writes Justine Trueman. But the interest rate jump is giving them jitters
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Missing out on a good thing
Regulatory restrictions limited an underfunded pensions sector from taking advantage of last year’s booming equity market, George Coats discovers
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Reviewing options
Market setback comes as reform goes back on the agenda. George Coats reports
