Latest from IPE Magazine – Page 178
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Opinion PiecesGuest Viewpoint: Will Goodhart, CFA UK
“The responsibility for making our profession more representative of the society we serve ultimately sits with all of us”
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FeaturesNorway reduces oil risk
A hallmark of Norway’s sovereign wealth fund has been its transparency. But Norway has also felt the need to tread cautiously when it comes to the fund’s investment policy
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Special ReportRisk parity: Renewed vigour
Risk parity strategies have confounded the sceptics in 2017, performing well following mixed performance in previous years
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Special ReportOutlook 2018: Heading for regime change
The investment industry is hoping that 2018 will look much like 2017. Are such hopes likely to be dashed?
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Country ReportNorway: A trillion dollar issue
Is managing its huge sovereign wealth fund distracting the Norwegian Central Bank from its monetary stability role?
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Asset Class Reports
Hedge funds: No longer out of reach
Hedge funds have become more investor-friendly since the global financial crisis but there is still room for improvement
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Features
Monetary policy: Too much of a good thing
The ongoing economic expansion is set to become the longest in the post-war era, at least for the US. The debate about the pros and cons of zero rates and quantitative easing continues
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Opinion Pieces
Letter from Brussels: Opposition to mission creep
The EU’s controversial mandate for a radical shake up of financial supervision has received a cool reception from the pensions sector as well as smaller EU members
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FeaturesResist the silicon backlash
It is insufficiently recognised just how much the pendulum has swung against Silicon Valley in recent years. A couple of years ago, it was widely seen as heralding a glorious new technological era that would be a great boon for humanity
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Country Report
Asset allocation: Opportunities ahead
Key findings on asset management trends from the latest Nordic Investor Survey
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Features
Private markets: The integration conundrum
Integrating private markets within an asset allocation can be rewarding but is also challenging
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Asset Class Reports
Hedge fund customisation: Bespoke solutions in demand
Investors are seeking specific plays in their search for value in these low-interest-rate times
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Special ReportChina: Seeking state solutions
As Xi Jinping consolidates his control of the levers of Chinese power, he seeks to solve structural issues within the economy through greater central control
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Special Report
Risk parity in 2017: What a difference a year makes
Risk parity strategies have posted good results in 2017. What next?
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Opinion PiecesLetter from the US: DC plans shift from mutual funds
An increasing number of DC plans, including 401(k) schemes, are choosing CITs in the US, according to the latest report from Cerulli Associates
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FeaturesUnconventional monetary policy needs to end soon
Growth in the euro-zone is back on track, unemployment has fallen and the economy is generally in better shape than before the crisis. The only missing element in the recovery is inflation
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FeaturesInsurance-linked securities: Embracing catastrophic risks
Insurance-linked securities (ILS) are an asset class based upon insurance events. They provide an element of diversity to portfolios. Put simply, a market collapse is unlikely to be correlated to a natural disaster.
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Asset Class Reports
Nordic investors: Keeping faith
Nordic investors still think hedge funds have a place in their portfolios despite concerns about underperformance and high fees
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Special Report
Bob Prince: Plan for all seasons
Bridgewater’s co-CEO tells Christopher O’Dea about some of the misconceptions regarding risk parity
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Country Report
Sweden: Domestic players
How are Sweden’s largest pension providers managing their assets?
