Latest from IPE Magazine – Page 226
-
Special Report
Investment Opportunities: Hope for a full pipeline
Will the COP21 global climate talks in Paris next month lead to a pipeline of renewable energy infrastructure investment opportunities? Carlo Svaluto Moreolo reports
-
Features
Asset owners in Paris
Next month world leaders will gather in Paris to discuss the future of the planet. It might be a sweeping generalisation to view the UN Climate Change Conference as such a crucial event, but the summit marks the first time since 2009 that governments stand a chance of concluding a treaty to replace the Kyoto Protocol.
-
Country Report
Asset Allocation: A hive of activity
Carlo Svaluto Moreolo reviews shifts in asset allocation in the Nordic institutional investment market
-
Special Report
COP21 Viewpoints
Do investors have the ability to tackle climate change? Stephanie Pfeifer from the Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change, Julian Poulter from the Asset Owners’ Disclosure Project and Raj Thamotheram and John Rogers discuss what investors have already done, the challenges facing them in 2016 and how they can flex their fiduciary muscles
-
Asset Class Reports
Call of the frontier markets
Frontier markets can offer huge attractions but investors need to pay attention to country backdrops and economic effects. Joseph Mariathasan reports
-
Special Report
A-shares: The best is yet to come
China is a compelling story for investors despite the recent market volatility, argues Charles Salvador. But he warns against short-term thinking and half-hearted approaches
-
Country Report
Finland Asset Allocation: The hunt for alternatives
Some pension funds are looking to increase exposure to alternative credit but an ageing population is a concern for the likes of VER, says Reeta Paakkinen
-
Special Report
Financial Markets: Europe still courting China
European financial centres are still keen to court China despite the country’s economic slowdown and recent market meltdown. Lynn Strongin Dodds reports
-
Asset Class ReportsIran: A giant prospect on the horizon
Iran looks likely to be reintegrated into the global community after the question of nuclear proliferation has been resolved. Joseph Mariathasan looks at what the opening of one of the world’s largest inaccessible economies could bring
-
Country Report
Finland: Small is beautiful
Finland’s smaller pension funds argue that they can deliver better solvency levels and returns for their member than the larger pension insurance companies, says Pirkko Juntunen
-
Special Report
Financial Markets: China’s Big Bang
Timothy Van Housen and Joseph Mariathasan predict a radical liberalisation of financial markets and related regulations, with unprecedented investment opportunities
-
Country Report
Sweden: Calm before the storm
From action on climate change to property, Sweden’s AP funds are not sitting still, even if the precise details of a planned overhaul are unknown. Reeta Paakkinen reports
-
Special Report
Austria 2015 - Allianz Pensionskasse & VBV Vorsorgekasse
Judge’s comment: “No-nonsense approach and outstanding performance ensure this is the best Austrian Pensionskasse performer in 2014”
-
Special Report
Belgium 2015 - Intégrale
Judge’s comment: “A streamlined investment process that maintains a low cost structure while maintaining a minimum guaranteed rate of return”
-
Special Report
Central & Eastern Europe 2015 - KB First Pension Company
Judge’s comment: “Implementing a sound and simple strategy focusing on transparency and low cost makes this fund stand out”
-
Special Report
Denmark 2015 - PFA Pension
Judge’s comment: “With strong emphasis on active ownership and social responsibility, this is the best of a very strong set of submissions from Denmark”
-
Special Report
Finland 2015 - Elo Mutual Pension Insurance Company
Judge’s comment: “Elo seems to be well back on track, with direct lending to corporates and a brave hedge fund focus paying off”
-
Special Report
France 2015 - Ircantec
Judge’s comment: “Coherent and accountable, Ircantec displays an outstanding commitment and development to SRI which is not cosmetic but implemented across all asset classes”
-
Special Report
Germany 2015 - Deutsche Telekom Pensionswerke & Ärzteversorgung Westfalen-Lippe
“Judge’s comment: The now integrated framework, portfolio construction and risk management now enjoy an above-average, high level of sophistication”
-
Special Report
Ireland 2015 - Construction Workers' Pension Scheme
Judge’s comment: “Better outcomes for members is what it is all about and I believe this is clearly identifiable with this trustee board and fund”
