Asia-Pacific: Pensions and Investment News and Analysis – Page 31
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Variable annuities feel the squeeze
Despite high demand from investors, unit-linked pensions are being withdrawn from sale because of the high cost of guaranteeing the policies
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CAT bonds an alternative in correlated markets
CAT bonds expose investors to infrequent, extreme weather.
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Pension fund boards need to speak up
The need for greater oversight of company boards begs the question of whether major pension funds and sovereign funds ought to be less passive and exert more influence over the composition of boards and how they are compensated.
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Japan bids to improve company responsibility
Japanese public companies are facing a changed market environment. There are opportunities for those who adapt rather than build defences.
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Thailand’s pension systems in transition
How Thailand’s review of pension systems is progressing and other initiatives being discussed.
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Too much too soon for Vietnam
Michael Grimes assesses the growing pains of one of Asia’s recent success stories.
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NZ's Model for Sustainable Workplace Savings
New Zealand’s new workplace retirement savings scheme is being studied closely in other countries. Paul King reports from this year’s ASFONZ conference in Auckland.
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Navigating the QDII maze
When Chinese retail investors place US$8 billion into a single fund launch on a single day, even the mightiest global institutions sit up and take notice. Richard Surrency looks at the administrative challenge posed by China’s QDII program
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What's wrong with Risk Management?
Investors who placed their faith in the various risk management tools available may well be asking whether the whole system is flawed. Michael Langton and Angus Hung suggest better governance is at the heart of the solution.
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Sony reviews long term strategy
Over the next five years, Japanese public and corporate pension funds are expected to alter their strategic investment approach in search of better risk-adjusted returns
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SRI in Japan – it’s a must
Japanese businesses and investors have embraced SRI, but only on a superficial level. What can be done to improve this situation? Richard Newell talks to a standard-bearer for SRI
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The impact of privatising Petronas
Over the past four decades, the Malaysian economy has successfully diversified from dependence on tin and rubber to manufactured exports, which now account for 82% of exports.
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Taking Hong Kong's MPF to the next stage
Increased contribution levels, lower fees and better education are just some of the challenges for Hong Kong’s second pillar pension system.
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India on high risk list in the short term
Indian fund watcher Jacqueline Aldhous assesses the prospects for investors after a disastrous year in so many ways.
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VIP markets good to go
The long term prospects for Vietnam, Indonesia and the Philippines (the VIP markets) are strong, says DIAM’s Toshihiko Takamoto
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Getting the global mix right
The changing dynamics of global stock market activity has resulted in a shift in emphasis for global equity managers. Richard Newell assesses the implications for investors.
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Getting the mix right
It’s not all bad news in the hedge fund world. PMA Investment Advisors has been producing strong returns from a mix of FX and credit exposures.
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Do sovereign funds 'get it'?
Venture funding veteran Wayne Silby suggests that sovereign funds could play a key role in underpinning social and ecological development across the globe.
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NZ Super Fund sets responsible standard
Responsible investment is a rapidly maturing activity, and one that the Guardians of New Zealand Superannuation are taking notice of.
