Investor Strategy – Page 78
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APK calls for ‘scenario testing' over traditional valuation methods
Christian Böhm says QE making traditional valuation difficult, calls for assets to be evaluated for ‘sensitivity’ to scenarios
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PFZW demands ‘change in mentality’ over carbon emissions approach
Pension fund says its 2020 target to halve carbon emmisions should help create a more sustainable world
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Asset managers criticise pension fund exclusion in systemic risk consultation
BlackRock suggests FSB consultation on ‘too big to fail’ entities should look at market as a whole as Vanguard calls for mutual fund exclusion
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NewsSwiss pension plans see liabilities rise by 4% in 2015
Swiss interest rates dropped by further 25 basis points in first quarter according to Towers Watson study
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NewsIcelandic funds 'optimistic' about relaxation of capital controls by 2016
Finance minister expected to place Bill before Parliament this week, unlikely to be full lifting of restrictions
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Pension funds eager for private equity to measure impact of ESG
Survey highlights growing concern over ESG disclosure and disconnect between investors and managers
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Sampension reports record Q1 return driven by low interest rates
Pension fund says ECB purchase programme boosting fixed income portfolio helped produce strong quarterly position
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UWV scheme ups risk profile in favour of liquid assets
Change in asset allocation towards equity and mortgage bonds follows survey into participants’ risk appetite
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ESMA calls for UCITS amendments with launch of EMIR review
European agency says current UCITS regime unfit for new derivatives regulations as Commission reviews impact of EMIR
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UK roundup: NAPF, LGPS, LPFA, Apollo Global Management
UK representative organisation says members want no shift to passive investment from new UK government
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NewsPension funds, SRI advocates clash on UK plans for investment regulations
Responses to DWP consultation on amending investment rules see NAPF advise against additions while ShareAction, UKSIF demand changes
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UK DC schemes take dim view of default retirement options, study shows
Research into scheme plans post-Budget shows large DC schemes in no rush to implement change
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'Unholy' situation forcing institutional investors to stick with equities – SSgA
Research shows paradox of additions to equity portfolios despite expectations of downturn
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NewsLGPS funds could consider legal action over mandatory passive shift
South Yorkshire fund weighs becoming collective vehicle for other LGPS funds should new UK government choose shift to passive investment
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NewsEuropean Parliament OKs ‘Juncker Plan’ after making amendments
MEPs alter legislation to force alternative financing for guarantee fund to protect research, transport projects
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NewsSocial media influences investment decisions, shows research
LinkedIn key platform for financial information, Twitter continues to be shunned by asset owners according to research
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Strathclyde slashes equities in shift to ‘enhanced yield’ strategies
UK’s largest LGPS moves away from 70% equity allocation to absolute return, hedge funds and debt
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NewsIPE Views: Pension funds hit by Petrobras losses must weigh legal options carefully
Eschewing class action in favour of separate suit may boost gains
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NewsSwedish roundup: Kåpan, Kyrkans Pensionskassa
Pension fund for the Swedish Church sees returns hit nearly 20%, after returns of 4.4% in 2013
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Credit risk premium ‘underestimated’ due to duration fault, says AQR [updated]
Eerroneous matching of duration between risk-free sovereign bonds and corporate bonds led to underestimation of pure credit risk-premia
