Asset Allocation – Page 160
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Local view: tough nut to crack for US pension funds
The New York City investment market remains an arena that many of the large pension funds want to invest in, but have some difficulty finding the deals. One of the main reasons for this is the market attracts just about every capital source known to mankind. This includes pension funds, ...
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Why currency finds itself in the spotlight
Currency managers have long argued that pension funds need to adopt active currency strategies in a bid to gain alpha. Now, many pension funds agree. Maha Khan Phillips reports
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Hedging pays off for Danes
Danish funds are reaping the rewards from a trend away from guaranteed products, writes George Coats
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Is Swiss legislation restricting diversity
In an attempt to encourage so-called ‘riskless’ investing, Swiss pension laws may be preventing funds from allocating their assets properly. Antoine Cuénod reports
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Never a dull moment
Dutch pension funds have had a turbulent time getting to grips with a new law, market conditions an uncertain FTK timetable, George Coats discovers
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Paving way to more equities
Finnish funds are looking forward to increasing their holdings of equities when the Puro proposals are implemented. George Coats reports
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Surge seen in second pillar funds
Asset growth has been exceptional throughout the region, reports Krystyna Krzyzak
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Lifting the veil in Germany
Frankfurt was the location last July for the first meeting between the asset managers and the consultants who act intermediaries between the investment sector and institutional investors. This meeting had been arranged by our organisation for a good reason. The situation of the German market is undergoing substantial change. The ...
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Smoke and mirrors world of TAA
There have been rapid product developments in tactical asset allocation in Germany in recent times which have raised questions and challenges for managers, as Torsten Köpke reports
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Allocating Pensionskassen assets
Just how do these traditional pensions vehicles organise their portfolios? Jan Wagner investigates
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Germany prepares for DC era
Companies currently offering DB pensions in Germany are set to move over to DC in the near future, writes Jan Wagner
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From hedging too to asset class
Where does the German pension investor place currency management today and what trends are emerging? Bernd Haferstock examines the investment vehicles, their goals and the legal framework in which they operate, and assesses where there is room for improvement
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Exciting long-term development scenario
Real estate in Turkey has usually been a popular, solid, long term, and, therefore, attractive investment option. The high inflationary environment encouraged investments in real estate, with a perception of housing investments not only as accommodation, but also as a means to protect net worth from erosion
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A rough ride on a roller coaster
Volatility will keep on haunting Turkish market participants. But while much of it may be imported, there are domestic factors that need to be brought under control
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Banking sheds old habits
With a series of reforms, the banking system has been transformed from a liability into an asset of the Turkish economy. This has not only prepared the ground for a viable pension system but also sparked interest of foreign banks in the lucrative Turkish market
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Unveiling Turkey
With the country targeting more foreign direct and portfolio investment, companies are aware of the need for more and more transparency. Foreign investors approach Turkey with a certain sense of trepidation. Despite new laws and regulations appearing every month, transparency remains a concern
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Diversification at a price
Nick Tyrrell of JP Morgan explains a research model which challenges the assumptions of investors who choose to go cross-border
