Latest Special Reports – Page 66
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An uncertain path
Daniel Ben-Ami charts the downward path of bond yields over the last 30 years. While the widely anticipated end to this bull market may be imminent, the trajectory is uncertain
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The Kandlbinder Report 2015: Pensions assets continue to spur Spezialfonds expansion
Quality and investment pressure on institutions are playing into the hands of Spezialfonds, according to Till Entzian
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Euro-zone Outlook: Buffeted by headwinds
The outlook for Europe’s bond markets cannot be separated from the situation in the wider world, says Caroline Hay
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Pension Assets: Measuring the pension world
Pension funds diversify their investments more widely than the average German institutional investor and have restructured their portfolios significantly in recent years
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European Credit: Quality please
Lynn Strongin Dodds finds managers cautiously selective on European credit in the face of wider turmoil and a sluggish outlook
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Asset Allocation: A need for innovative diffusion
Casper Hammerich outlines key findings on asset allocation and investment trends from conversations with the some of the most influential institutional investors in Germany
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UK Outlook: Not cut off, just different
It is important to understand both the similarities and the differences between the UK and the rest of Europe, says Daniel Ben-Ami
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US Outlook: Walking a tightrope
The Fed is trying to pull off a record-setting high-wire act – without a safety net, writes Christopher O’Dea
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Turning point solutions
Joseph Mariathasan assesses a variety of investment approaches more suited to a changing fixed income environment. Due diligence is required to assess suitability of sometimes unfamiliar strategies
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PenSam: Challenges create opportunities
Morten Hemmingsen of PensSam tells Rachel Fixsen about his fund’s changing fixed income priorities
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APK Pensionskasse: Bond risks revisited
Austria’s APK has found new ways to better assess risks in its fixed-income portfolio, Barbara Ottawa finds
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In search of the sweet spot
Low interest rates have been painful for unhedged DB pension funds. In the UK, where the first policy rate rises are expected next year, long-term yields could flatten further and magnify liabilities. Decisions about hedging ratios remain paramount, as Charlotte Moore finds
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Securities Services: Tougher times for providers
Securities services providers are having to raise their game in response to demands of clients who face both increasing regulatory pressures and a low-yield environment
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Special ReportTop 1000: Europe's slimmer regulatory agenda
The Juncker Commission is targeting the Capital Markets Union and a legislative agenda that focuses on engaging long-term capital
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Beyond Excel spreadsheets
Pension funds are increasingly turning to custodians for help in dealing with the complexities of investing in illiquid alternatives asset classes
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Special ReportAustria: Occupational pensions under pressure
Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the Austrian pensions sector faces few new regulatory challenges and the rise of a young competitor
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T2S: What happens next?
It will be some time before it becomes clear whether the Target2Securities platform will streamline cross-border transactions or spark unintended consequences with layers of national and international regulations
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Belgium: Second-pillar reforms back on the agenda
Discussions about restricting access to the second-pillar defined-contribution scheme are under way, while the pension industry association has called for improved risk management
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Denmark: A change of direction
Preparing for the introduction of Solvency II in 2016 and proposals expected to broaden pension participation are top priorities for the new government
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Special ReportFinland: Retirement age and contribution level changing
Ensuring the sustainability of the country’s pension system is the big challenge presently, with a particular focus on raising the retirement age and adjusting pension contributions
