All IPE articles in October 2007 (Magazine)
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Features
The challenge to deliver China exposure
Recent studies suggest Chinese hedge funds are becoming more like their counterparts elsewhere. Richard Newell reports
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Taking off for new horizons
Blue Sky Group is a European pioneer in using extension strategies. David White hears the story so far
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Why 130/30?
Amid the enthusiasm for the 130/30 concept, there is a general recognition that 30% is not necessarily the optimal level for the short component. Hugo Greenhalgh reports
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Counting the costs of extension
Short extension means cost extension. With 130/30 products costing more than their long-only counterparts, managers need to justify their figures. Maha Khan Philips reports
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Counting the cost of improving lives
Increasing longevity will continue to create uncertainty in the estimation of true pension liabilities. Iain Morse asks whether corporate sponsors and the actuarial profession are taking sufficient account of mortality improvements
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A large cap renaissance
Is it politics or economics that is increasing the scope for US large caps? Joseph Mariathasan asks what approach should be taken in the world’s most heavily researched equity market?
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Raising the guarantee rate
The level of the guaranteed return has long been a matter of heated debate. Now it is to be increased. George Coats examines what will be the impact
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Ending the public funding guarantee
The government has proposed that all local and federal authority pension schemes be fully funded over the next 30 years. Rachel Fixsen assesses the reactions and implications
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Special Report
Swiss seek higher financial profile
The nation of the world’s leading bankers wants to improve its image as a financial centre, Heather McKenzie discovers
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Can Anlagestiftungen still compete?
Swiss investment foundations have lost some of the tax advantages they previously enjoyed. Rachel Fixsen examines whether they can continue to find ways around this problem
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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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Putting the second pillar in place
It was a long and stony road to get the system up and running, and George Coats finds there is still a long way to go
