All articles by Pirkko Juntunen – Page 12
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Features
A consultant evolution
Consolidation in Germany’s actuarial and investment consulting market continues apace, notably with Watson Wyatt’s acquisition of the big hitter Heissmann. Pirkko Juntunen reports
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A matter of experience
When it comes to picking a 130/30 manager, the track record counts, writes Pirkko Juntunen
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Introducing prudence
Last year saw pension funds adapt to the introduction of the EU pensions directive and the implementation of traffic light regulations, says Pirkko Juntunen
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News
Mercer to offer diversified growth fund
[13:00 CEST 13-09] EUROPE – Mercer is to launch its diversified alpha fund (DAF), its first fund under the new brand. The group was known as Mercer Global Investments until earlier this week.
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A changed landscape
Investment consultants are adapting their models to cope with increasing demands from clients, finds Pirkko Juntunen, but they face competition from investment banks and boutiques
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Japanese outlook questionable
The Japanese economy continues to cause some concerns for institutional investors, despite signs of recovery. The recent market volatility, largely a result of the US sub-prime lending crisis, has further put pressure on a market which has failed to see a recovery of domestic spending, although there have been plenty ...
