All articles by Stephanie Schwartz
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Special Report
Risk Parity: Taking the long view
In the wake of the latest market crash, the name alone garnered a lot of attention for risk parity from US investors. But as investors calm down, reassured by rising equity markets, Stephanie Schwartz asks if it has staying power
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Special Report
Risk Parity: Case study: Alaska Permanent
When the Alaska Permanent Fund revamped its asset allocation, two risk parity specialists were among the managers selected for the new strategy. Stephanie Schwartz reports
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Features
Enemy at the gates
As institutional demand for hedge funds grows, not all providers will be able to meet the emerging standards for the industry, according to a recent report. Those firms that want to thrive in the maturing market will have to adopt new ways of doing business. Last year’s report, ‘Institutional Demand ...
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Features
New role for money market funds
The money market fund scene has grown quieter again, after last winter’s excitement generated by the switch to the euro. But there are signs that money market funds will find a new role to play, as pension funds look to improve efficiency and generate higher yields. Although cash management products ...
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Features
Sweden polarises
Analysts throughout Europe are cautiously monitoring the effect of the euro on equity markets in those countries that are not part of emu, and Sweden is no exception. After only a few weeks trading, the long-term effects remain to be seen but there may be some tantalising hints. The Swedish ...
