Latest from IPE Magazine – Page 507
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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
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Going with traffic lights flow
Getting to grips with implementing regulatory changes was the pension funds’ priority last year. George Coats reports
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Boom or bubble?
Investor interest in the Spanish market is increasing fast as it continues to exhibit healthy growth. But investors must temper their bullishness with some caution as Gail Moss explains
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Logistics: choose carefully
Exponential growth is forecast for Asia’s logistics sectors but investors must do their homework, says Margaret Ng
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Local view: tough nut to crack for US pension funds
The New York City investment market remains an arena that many of the large pension funds want to invest in, but have some difficulty finding the deals. One of the main reasons for this is the market attracts just about every capital source known to mankind. This includes pension funds, ...
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Allocating Pensionskassen assets
Just how do these traditional pensions vehicles organise their portfolios? Jan Wagner investigates
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Alpha investing returns to favour
In the current low yield environment a shift towards alpha away from beta makes sense and could lead to greater outperformance, writes Rainer Buth
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The perils of flexibility
While Swiss members and employers are keen to embrace choice, finding a satisfactory model has proved a far tougher nut to crack. Roland Schmid reports
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Germany prepares for DC era
Companies currently offering DB pensions in Germany are set to move over to DC in the near future, writes Jan Wagner
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From hedging too to asset class
Where does the German pension investor place currency management today and what trends are emerging? Bernd Haferstock examines the investment vehicles, their goals and the legal framework in which they operate, and assesses where there is room for improvement
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Consultants kept busy as regulation mounts
An ever complex legal framework and volatile markets in Swizerland has been a boon for the consultancy industry. Rachel Fixsen reports
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Exciting long-term development scenario
Real estate in Turkey has usually been a popular, solid, long term, and, therefore, attractive investment option. The high inflationary environment encouraged investments in real estate, with a perception of housing investments not only as accommodation, but also as a means to protect net worth from erosion
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A rough ride on a roller coaster
Volatility will keep on haunting Turkish market participants. But while much of it may be imported, there are domestic factors that need to be brought under control
