All articles by Lynn Strongin Dodds – Page 8
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Moving into the mainstream
The attitude of many US investors to corporate governance is one of confrontation. Shareholders on this side of the Atlantic, however, prefer a more engaging approach. Lynn Strongin Dodds reports
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Encouraging best practice
Property and alternatives managers are also taking action in the area of ESG, writes Lynn Strongin Dodds
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UCITS aids growth of ETFs
A more relaxed approach to regulation in Europe has helped stimulate the development of more exotic ETFs. Lynn Strongin Dodds reports
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Similar but by no means the same
In the US, HOLDRs and ETFs have some key features in common. But, as Lynn Strongin Dodds discovers, there is also much that differentiates them
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Concentrating on liabilities
As risk becomes a focus, independent consultants are emerging to meet the needs of pensions funds and other investors. Lynn Strongin Dodds examines how they compare with traditional players
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Highway to heaven?
Motorway service stations offer a secure income stream but are at present being met with no more than cautious interest from investors. Lynn Strongin Dodds finds out why
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Return of an old favourite
Neglected since the dot com debacle, venture capital is once more attracting attention on the private equity stage, writes Lynn Strongin Dodds
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In search of excellence
A good management team and an ability to operate in different market conditions are key indicators of a sound private equity firm, writes Lynn Strongin Dodds
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Ageing brings new opportunity
Europe’s pensions headache of increasing life expectancy presents an unexpected source of return for real estate investors, as Lynn Strongin Dodds finds
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Europe's familiar tale?
Finally there are sufficient suitable assets for European CRE CDOs. But will Europe follow the US experience? Lynn Strongin Dodds investigates
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Banks vie with asset managers over LDI
While they seem to be in direct competition for LDI work, asset managers and investment banks have a different range of skills to draw upon, argues Lynn Strongin Dodds
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What a difference three years make
LDI has overnight in pensions terms become a mainstream activity for those managing liabilities. Lynn Strongin Dodds catches up on its breakneck arrival
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Breaking with tradition
Institutional investors in France are increasingly widening their net as they hunt for greater performance and diversity. Lynn Strongin Dodds reports
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Stir crazy
Those seeking to diversify their portfolios properly are eagerly awaiting the new investment regulations, as Lynn Strongin Dodds explains
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Wishing on a megastar
Will the leisure sector overcome its early days of investor scepticism and become a megastar performer, Lynn Strongin Dodds asks
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Never ending story?
A record £8bn (€12bn) of property in the West End and the City was sold in the first half of the year and investors are still hungry for more. The party is expected to last, but many are concerned that prices are bubbling too close to the top. Lynn Strongin ...
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Traditional researchers join in
Thanks to regulations, climate change, carbon emissions and supply chain issues, brokers are more proactive in gathering SRI intelligence, says Lynn Strongin Dodds
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Not just a matter of fashion
Lynn Strongin Dodds talks to some industry executives to discover who is investing in SRI and and what companies are attracting their money
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The emerging market traders
Lynn Strongin Dodds reports on how emerging markets entering the world’s stock exchanges are encouraging companies to clean up their act
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Time to take the commodities plunge?
With the bull market now at an end many fund managers are considering a move into commodities, but there are risks attached, as Lynn Strongin Dodds reports
