All articles by Gail Moss – Page 47
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Special ReportBuy or build?
Some European funds have traditionally managed assets in-house for cost-effective long-term performance. Gail Moss assesses the do-it-yourself approach
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Special Report
Where pension funds can and can’t excel: Watson Wyatt’s view
While certain aspects of governance may need to be enhanced when using external managers, this should not necessarily deter pension funds from continuing to use them, rather than build an in-house team, according to Watson Wyatt. The pension consultants say that research conducted by Roger Urwin, global head of investment ...
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FeaturesGoing Dutch on risk sharing
The search for a way to share risk between employers and employees continues in the UK with the recent publication of a consultation document. Gail Moss explores its proposals
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Launching a $450m pilot
CalPERS has included direct investments in commodities in its new programme. Gail Moss examines how and why
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Cracks appear under a calm surface
The hitherto stable world of asset management in the Netherlands has been shaken by a series of tremors in the past year. Highest on the Richter scale is the concept of fiduciary management raising questions of loss of control and conflicts of interest. Gail Moss reports
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A warning against herd mentality
Gail Moss gives an overview of German pension institutions’ current asset allocation
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Looking for alternative advice
Can the mainstream advisers provide what pension investors need on hedge funds and private equity or do they have to turn to specialist investment consultants? Gail Moss investigates
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Moving out of the comfort zone
The interface between consulting and investment management is changing as advisers become more involved in multi-managers models. Gail Moss examines the evolution
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Belgium learns lessons from neighbour
Asset managers in Belgium are starting to emulate alpha driven techniques being used in the Netherlands, writes Gail Moss
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Greater than the sum of its parts?
Established to make indirect real estate investing more efficient, has the Danish Real Estate club met with expectations? Gail Moss investigates
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Irish funds outperform on back of equities
While equities still predominate in Irish portfolios this may be a trend that is about to change, as Gail Moss reports
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Changing face of LDI strategies
In the few years since it appeared, LDI and those offering it have seen the market evolve as investors become more aware. Gail Moss talks to market providers
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Airlines' excess pensions baggage
In the cut-throat world of air transport, one of the biggest upheavals has been the arrival of the no-frills airlines. But it is not only in ticket pricing where these airlines have been able to undercut the national carriers. They have far lower pension costs too. And these add to ...
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Tough time for alternatives
The opportunities in Spain have become more restrictive for hedge funds, Gail Moss finds
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Dipping a toe in the water
Iceland’s pension funds have a long history of real estate investing but are only now adopting more dynamic strategies. Gail Moss reports
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Managers eye Europe and Asia
The top private equity managers in Europe are avoiding the expensive US in favour of the less competitive markets. Gail Moss reports
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Alternatives receive enthusiastic response
While Sweden is particularly experienced in hedge fund investments, Norway and Finland are renowned for their private equity acumen, as Gail Moss reports
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Swiss learn to love alternatives
The pension funds in Switzerland have overcome their natural reserve and are taking to the new opportunities – still with some reservations, says Gail Moss
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America's engine room
Pressures on domestic supply and the need to diversify portfolios is increasing the level of interest in New York City real estate among European investors. It offers transparency, growth and status but can it defy the overheated US property market? Gail Moss reports
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Boom or bubble?
Investor interest in the Spanish market is increasing fast as it continues to exhibit healthy growth. But investors must temper their bullishness with some caution as Gail Moss explains
