All Briefing articles – Page 23
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Fears about Solvency II
Pension funds are broadly against Solvency II. Yet the EC is still assessing whether parts of it might apply to pension funds through a new IORP Directive, writes Nina Röhrbein
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Dutch fiduciaries maintain their guard
Fiduciary managers foresee greater demand for inflation-linked strategies and give a cautious welcome to some aspects of a still vague pension deal, writes Mariska van der Westen
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Too much of a good thing?
A well structured fund can enjoy a return premium of up to 1%. What governance structures should smaller pension funds aspire to? Gail Moss reports
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Cash in the attic
Squeezing a return out of cash can expose funds to unexpected risk. But Charlotte Moore suggests that using it for strategic optionality removes the need to take risk in the search for yield
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(Really) high yields
Dramatic repricing has opened up opportunities in high-yield, finds Lynn Strongin Dodds
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Seeking regulatory advantage
Gail Moss reports on the progress pension fund associations are making as they seek to influence future legislation
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Still as safe as houses?
Denmark’s mortgage bonds have never defaulted – in 215 years. Rachel Fixsen reports on why questions are suddenly being asked
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Measuring pension fund costs
Gail Moss gives practical advice to trustee boards looking to manage investment fees and other costs
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Dark clouds from Europe
Hans Walter Scheurer discusses the recent European discussions on an appropriate European solvency regime for capital-backed occupational retirement provision
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The long and short of it
With the deep-value trade over and macroeconomic volatility abundant, Lynn Strongin Dodds assesses the case for absolute return in credit
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Different policies on insurance
Using insurance firms to provide protection for pension fund liabilities is a popular solution among DB schemes. Gail Moss looks at the various forms these insurance policies can take
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Event horizons
Martin Steward finds an unusual corporate event cycle teeing up opportunities for event-driven hedge funds – but not necessarily classic merger arbitrage or distressed debt
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Pressure to scale up to hold down costs
Gail Moss looks at how multinational companies are grappling with pension scheme underfunding in the face of rising longevity pension scheme underfunding in the face of rising longevity
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Building Bubbleville?
Emma Cusworth asks if there is enough infrastructure for sale to cope with investor demand – and how to buy it cost-effectively
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Best practice for the DC payout phase
As DC pension systems grow, it is crucial to ensure scheme members get the best possible value from their savings at the payout stage, finds Gail Moss
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Feathering the NEST
Jonathan Williams finds out how the UK’s National Employment Savings Trust is setting out to encourage new members to join
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Ways to make DC plans attractive
Gail Moss finds out how DC plans can be tailored to suit different types of individuals
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Arab Spring premium
Matthew Craig finds political upheaval in the MENA region generating volatility, opportunity and a new appreciation of risk
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X marks the spot
The hinterland between investment grade and high yield delivers an intriguing risk profile. But Martin Steward also finds that profile changing
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Structural importance
Although not a legal necessity, committees are important to the efficient running of pension schemes. Gail Moss looks at their requirements and role
