Asset Allocation – Page 39
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Long-term low interest rates to lead schemes down riskier path, say strategists
According to the GRI, 173 rate cuts were made around the world between January and June 2020
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Pension funds top asset owners list in Switzerland
AUM in Switzerland grew year-on-year by 16.5% at the end of 2019
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Fixed income, rates, currencies: Reality gap widens
August 2020 saw the US Treasury market post one of its worst monthly performances since November 2016, while global equities, led by the US, reached new highs.
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Briefing: A time to be calm and focused
The corona pandemic has become an emotional rollercoaster for investors. First, came the market collapse, followed by panic sales. Then, hot on the heels of the turmoil, normalisation and new stock-market highs.
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IPE Quest Expectations Indicator October 2020
Globally, net equity sentiment is close to record levels, while net bond sentiment is flat or down to near record levels. A scenario explained by a virtual consensus that central banks can continue to pump liquidity into the system and this will eventually kickstart economies. Meanwhile, economists are predicting a long and deep slump.
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Ahead of the curve: COVID-19 and short-termism: finding the right balance
Finding a way to meet short-term needs without compromising long-term strategy has never been easy for businesses. The radical uncertainty introduced by COVID-19 has made the task much harder.
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Norway’s SWF to shift €44bn equities across the Atlantic
After delay, government gives firm direction to Government Pension Fund with annual white paper
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Survey: Active, smart beta ETFs to see uptick in next three years
JPMorgan Asset Management says ETF allocations held in passive products will decline to 61% of portfolios
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PRI: Investors show EU taxonomy applicability and ‘optimising’ needs
PRI publicises work done by investors brought together in taxonomy practitioner group
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AIIB, Amundi launch framework for ‘holistic’ climate change approach
Framework assesses issuer performance against Paris Agreement mitigation, adaptation, and transition objectives
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German media scheme piles up reserves to invest in infra, alternatives
The scheme turns to illiquids to generate returns
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Danish pensions investors boost unlisted allocations to 27%
Low bond rates have contributed to sector’s unlisted expansion, says central bank
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Austrian pension funds see AUM shoot up to €23.3bn in Q2
Assets increased by 6% for multi-employer pension providers
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Switzerland gives green light to up schemes’ infrastructure
The change to the regulation for occupational pensions BVV 2, approved by the Federal Council, will enter into force on 1 October
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Fixed income, rates, currencies: Still facing anxious times
Developed market government bond yields have spent the summer drifting lower as risk assets traded better. However, this benign climate has not lifted the fog of confusion caused by COVID-19.
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Ahead of the curve: Alternative data offers insight
The measures required to stop the spread of COVID-19 – social distancing and government-mandated lockdowns – mean that, unlike in previous recessions, services have led the economic decline.