All Opinion Pieces articles – Page 55
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Is the emperor wearing clothes?
Norman Chait argues that hedge funds should again perform their traditional role of providing genuine sources of non-correlated returns and downside protections
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A stockpickers’ market
History suggests a good decade ahead for equities, but good stockpicking will enjoy handsome returns even in a stagnating market, argue Habib Subjally and Perry Winfield
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University challenge
Even the ‘smartest’ money is suffering. US university endowments, the early adopters of alternative and esoteric investments, which were often recommended by their most brilliant alumni, are experiencing huge problems because of the market downturn and the illiquidity of those assets, compounded by the increase of expenses and the decline of revenues, including donations.
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Opinion PiecesGuest Viewpoint
“If the PPF were to be overwhelmed by claims, the taxpayer would almost certainly end up paying”
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Physician, heal thyself
Are pension funds victims of the current financial meltdown or are they part of the problem?
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Opinion Pieces“A long-term average interest rate will improve the solvency position of Dutch funds”
The pension sector is in dire straits. In the Netherlands, a majority of funds show a funding ratio lower than ever, indicating that they cannot fulfil their liabilities in the long term (their funding ratio is below 100%).
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Opinion Pieces“Any ALM study should consider the effects of Black Swan events”
Pension schemes are suffering a double blow at the moment. As well as increased deficits there are also concerns about the strength of the sponsor.
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Opinion PiecesBrave new world?
When liquidity was abundant, serious bottom-up credit analysis was neglected in favour of spurious correlation assumptions. The credit crisis brings us back to a more cautious new world, writes Roger Sadewsky
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A consultant union
A new investment consulting player was born this year, the result of the merger between Mercer and Callan. The combined Mercer-Callan entity employs around 375 people, controls about 20% of the US market and has offices in 14 cities.
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Quo vadis IORP?
What is the future for Europe’s Institutions for Occupational Retirement Provision (IORP) directive?
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Cutting through the Babel
This year’s new European Parliament and Commission provide an opportunity for a review and rethink of pan-European pensions
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