All articles by Amin Rajan – Page 2

  • Features

    Do investment innovations work?

    February 2011 (Magazine)

    The current crisis will be the mother of innovation. But Amin Rajan cautions that, after a traumatic decade, it is also time for a reality check: which of the modern innovations have worked, which have not, and why?

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    A cornerstone of excellence

    December 2010 (Magazine)

    In the fifth and final article in a new survey, Jervis Smith and Amin Rajan argue that outsourcing is no longer a nickel-and-dime business

  • The yin and yang of multi-boutiques
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    The yin and yang of multi-boutiques

    November 2010 (Magazine)

    In the fourth article in a new series, Neeraj Sahai and Amin Rajan argue that boutique is a state of mind. Only savvy leaders can create it

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    The high wire act of asset allocation

    October 2010 (Magazine)

    Diversification is staging a reincarnation, according to Barb McKenzie and Amin Rajan

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    The new silver bullet in the age of uncertainty

    September 2010 (Magazine)

    In the second article in a new series, Nick Lyster and Amin Rajan argue that the credit crunch has exploded the myth that asset managers and pension consultants possess rare insights

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    Exploiting uncertainty in investment markets

    July 2010 (Magazine)

    In the first in a series on a new study, Barb McKenzie, Neeraj Sahai and Amin Rajan argue that subdued asset growth is set to drive out mediocrity from the asset industry

  • Going beyond sound-bite leadership
    Features

    Going beyond sound-bite leadership

    December 2009 (Magazine)

    In the final article in this series, Neeraj Sahai and Amin Rajan conclude that asset mangers can no longer afford to confuse the buzz of the investment function with leadership

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    Turning a crisis into an opportunity

    November 2009 (Magazine)

    In the fourth article on a new study, Amin Rajan and Jervis Smith argue that extraordinary times offer an opportunity to create businesses of enduring value

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    The yin and yang of asset allocation

    October 2009 (Magazine)

    In the third article in a series on a new study, Amin Rajan and Jim McCaughan show that clients are testing contrasting approaches

  • The simplicity bug is spreading
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    The simplicity bug is spreading

    September 2009 (Magazine)

    In the second article in a series on a new study, Amin Rajan and Nicholas Lyster argue that, like other crises, this one will pass. But its pain will long endure

  • Dawn of a new normal
    Features

    Dawn of a new normal

    July 2009 (Magazine)

    In the first article covering a new global study, Jim McCaughan, Neeraj Sahai and Amin Rajan argue that what asset managers do next will decide their industry’s fate

  • Death of common sense
    Features

    Death of common sense

    March 2009 (Magazine)

    In his final article on a new report, Amin Rajan concludes that without a sea change in the existing practices, pension funds will continue to stumble from one crisis to another

  • Rediscover common sense virtues
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    Rediscover common sense virtues

    February 2009 (Magazine)

    In the second in a series of articles on a new report, Amin Rajan argues that asset allocation is more about mindsets than models, as pension funds move from calendar time to real time

  • The Achilles heel  of DC plans
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    The Achilles heel of DC plans

    February 2009 (Magazine)

    In the third in a series of articles, Amin Rajan argues that DC plans risk sparking a gigantic mis-selling scandal

  • Innovation: Used, misused and abused
    Features

    Innovation: Used, misused and abused

    January 2009 (Magazine)

    In the third in a series of articles on a new report, Amin Rajan laments that alpha has been everywhere except in performance numbers

  • Long on intentions but short on deliverables
    Special Report

    Long on intentions but short on deliverables

    November 2008 (Magazine)

    In the first of a series of articles on a new study, Amin Rajan argues that Europe’s pension landscape is not fit for purpose post the credit crisis

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    Seeing with new eyes

    February 2008 (Magazine)

    In the final article on a new study, Amin Rajan and Neeraj Sahai conclude that there are no short-cuts to any place worth going

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    Delivering a seal of approval

    January 2008 (Magazine)

    In the third of a series of articles based on a new study*, Amin Rajan and Jervis Smith highlight the ascendancy of third-party administrators

  • The benefits of globalisation
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    The benefits of globalisation

    December 2007 (Magazine)

    In the second in a series, Amin Rajan and Neeraj Sahai discuss the causes and consequences of globalisation for pension funds

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    Success beyond national boundaries

    November 2007 (Magazine)

    In the first in a series of four articles on a new research study, Amin Rajan and Jervis Smith highlight the lessons learnt so far by asset managers venturing abroad