All articles by Nina Röhrbein – Page 36
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The impact of immigration
For the past decade Ireland, long seen as a country from which people emigrated, has witnessed a strong influx of immigrants, particularly from eastern Europe. But this phenomenon is still too recent to be able to lead to any conclusions of its impact on the pensions industry. “A lot of ...
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Social issues still under-researched - EAI
[16:15 CET 30-01] GLOBAL - Social issues, such as human capital, workplace, labour and stakeholder related issues, as well as the banking and insurance sector are still under-researched, according to the Enhanced Analytics Initiative (EAI).
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Swap indices driven by LDI
Nina Röhrbein looks at the growing area of swap indices and their application within liability strategies
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Looking at the year ahead for funds
IPE asked three pension services – in France, Italy and Romania – the same question: ‘What challenges and opportunities will you face in 2008?’ Here are their answers:
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SRI mutual funds growth
SRI mutual funds across Europe continue to grow, both in terms of numbers and assets under management, according to corporate social responsibility ratings agency Vigeo Italia.
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For better or for worse
One of the deterrents of environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategies is the perception of missing out on returns when investing in them.
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Consequences of a Dutch affair
Leading Dutch pension funds have found it hard to brush off televised allegations about some of their investments. Fair or not, the Zembla programme has certainly stimulated some re-examination of ESG policies, as Nina Röhrbein reports
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ESG and sub-prime: any lessons to be learned?
Nina Röhrbein asks whether a wider application of ESG-type analysis would have helped mainstream investors in the sub-prime debacle
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Demand drives thematic indices
Indices that reflect investors’ ESG concerns are proliferating and becoming more specialised, reports Nina Röhrbein
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Growing interest for active ownership
With environmental, social and governance (ESG) investment themes springing up around the world, the pressure is growing on institutional investors to become active and responsible owners.
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Tackling local government funds
IPE asked three pension services – in Finland, Germany and the UK – the same question: ‘Do we need several local government funds or is one enough?’ Here are their answers:
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Diversification, globalisation, specialisation
The strong performance of domestic equities means that funds in the Nordic region are likely to be able to weather the credit crunch, argues Nina Röhrbein
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Special ReportIPE Special Focus: Growing interest for active ownership
With environmental, social and governance (ESG) investment themes springing up around the world, the pressure on institutional investors to become active and responsible owners is growing, Nina Röhrbein reports.
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130/30 approach benefits fixed-income mandates - Barings
[15:00 CET 06-11] GLOBAL - A 130/30 approach can benefit not only equity but also fixed-income investors, according to international investment firm Barings.
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Equities still rule - home and abroad
Nordic pension funds are characterised by their high exposure to equities, in particular domestic equities, that over the past few years have helped to increase pension fund reserves through high returns. But the strong domestic returns also demonstrated the sharp volatility that comes with a large equity exposure. And so ...
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Prudent moves and small steps
Swiss pension funds find ways of getting round investment restrictions. Nina Röhrbein talks to the executives who can explain the loopholes in the law
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No consolidation in sight
While new asset classes are gradually being embraced, the structure of Swiss funds remains largely unaltered, as Nina Röhrbein reports
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Trying to stay ahead of the pack
Switzerland’s fiercely competitive asset management landscape has nevertheless provided opportunities for foreign asset managers, particularly in niche areas. Nina Röhrbein finds Swiss investment players optimistic about their prospects as pension funds continue to diversify
