Latest from IPE Magazine – Page 138
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FeaturesThe right tool for the job
Applying economics models to understand politics is like trying to use a trowel to saw a piece of wood in half
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Country Report
Werner Hug: Less complexity, more solidarity
The Swiss second pillar has become too complex and lost sight of its original principle of employer patronage towards employees
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Features
Credit allocations: Time for a re-balancing act
Investors are ignoring indicators that should encourage a more selective approach to credit
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Asset Class Reports
FAANGS: Tech black swan in the wings?
The US technology giants could be hit by extreme risks
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Special Report
AQR: Risk-parity reasoning
John Huss and Yao Hua Ooi, principals at AQR, explain the firm’s approach to risk parity
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Special ReportEuro-zone: The risks of reversal
The impact of monetary tightening is one of investors’ main concerns for 2019
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FeaturesInterest rates are not a one-sided risk
Pension funds should always act as long-term investors whenever possible
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Country ReportAsset Management: Fit for purpose
The globalisation of asset management means that Swiss managers have to broaden their product range and service different regulatory regimes
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Features
Macro Matters: Currency returns to the fore
Global tension means exchange rates will again become a key mover of investor decisions
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Special Report
Multi-Asset Funds: A flexible way to generate income
Multi-asset funds that take account of investor goals and time horizons could provide steady income
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Asset Class Reports
Central Banks: Be wary of the bulls
Opposing views on the timing and effects of quantitative tightening suggest investors should be cautious of high valuations
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FeaturesChecking back on 2018
In January, in this column, I highlighted areas to watch for 2018. In the spirit of holding myself to account, it’s time to see how they panned out
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Country Report
ESG: Still the ugly duckling
ESG is still an unpopular investment strategy in Switzerland. How will it overcome this lack of enthusiasm?
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Special Report‘Russians are convinced they were betrayed’
Professor Rainer Wedde of Wiesbaden Business School discusses the forces behind a decade of rising tensions between Russia and the West
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Asset Class Reports
Case Study: Local Pensions Partnership
LPP’s Richard Savage describes his approach to running an in-house global equities portfolio
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Special Report
Strategy Selection: Is it worth the risk?
Investors in multi-asset strategies must make sure they understand all the risks involved
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Country Report
Risk Management: Is everything still good?
Swiss pension funds have coped well with the financial crisis, but appearances can be deceptive
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Special ReportBuilding investor resilience in a downturn
Investors need to look at varied downturn scenarios that take new risks into consideration
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Special Report
UK In-house Management: Is it better in-house?
In-house asset management can deliver cost savings, control and overall value benefits but for complex or short-term strategies external management may offer better value for money
