Latest Special Reports – Page 44
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Is ESG inherently multi-factor?
Multi-factor ESG is probably more successful as a marketing term than it is at providing a coherent approach to mixing ESG and other factors in a portfolio-construction methodology
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ETFs: Smart beta or smart marketing?
Concerns remain about smart beta products and how investors are using them
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Active Quant: A never-ending arms race
Quant funds face a perpetual battle for innovation
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Switzerland: Unique challenges
The small size of the stock market hinders the deployment of factor investing in Switzerland
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Fixed income: Starting to catch up
Exchange-traded funds have made most of the running in fixed income
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Regulation: Stepping outside the comfort zone
Global non-financial trends will shape the regulatory agenda for years to come
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Emerging Markets: Ballots ahead
Elections in key countries could put investor confidence to the test
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The Dollar: A safe haven emerges
Expected dollar weakness could strengthen the case for emerging markets in the short and long term
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Carbon: Task force sets the tone on reporting
TCFD recommendations for a standardised reporting framework are gaining traction
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Brazilian equities – Politics and Brazil
Politics is clouding the outlook for Brazil following the rebound
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African adventures
Africa represents multiple opportunites both for returns and altruistic behaviour, yet it requires a long-term commitment from investors
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Europe's pensions regulation, country by country
Key regulatory issues affecting pensions across the region
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Private equity: Emerging signs of a comeback
Emerging private equity markets deserve the attention of investors with a long horizon
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UK auto-enrolment: Good start, must do better
Five years since its introduction, auto-enrolment has been a success. Yet it must keep evolving to maintain its momentum
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The Netherlands: Reformed system to boost DC
Several factors are driving the shift to defined contribution pensions
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Australian Royal Commission: Scrutiny may not be super
The Australian superannuation industry is a global success story, but not without controversy. It finds itself again under investigation by the federal government
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Self management: A popular model despite poor returns
Australian self-managed funds appeal to those who want to take personal control of their retirement savings
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Illiquid investment: Investors resist the illiquid plunge
European defined contribution schemes have lagged the trend to illiquid investments
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Active Management: The best of both worlds?
Will applying systematic techniques to traditional discretionary active processes lead to better outcomes for investors?