All hedging articles – Page 6
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Opinion
Fireproofing your portfolio against market shifts
BlackRock’s John Dewey sets out three approaches for schemes to protect themselves against dramatic market movements, in this week’s Technical View.
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News
Scheme grabs chance to hedge inflation risk
Marsh & McLennan Companies UK Pension Fund has increased its interest and inflation rate hedge for its defined benefit scheme, to help protect its funding position against fluctuations in rates.
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News
Schemes grab chance to fireproof against inflation
Nearly half of pension fund trustees have incorporated longevity or swap contracts to tackle inflation risk, an upcoming survey will show, having benefited from favourable pricing last year to boost protection.
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Opinion
How real assets fit into your inflation battle
With bond-like income and growth potential, how can real assets can help control inflation-linked benefits? The supplement’s big story looks at how schemes are managing this key risk.
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FeaturesCadbury hedges fifth of assets to manage risk
Cadbury Pension Fund has decided to hedge approximately a fifth of its assets to manage the impact of interest rate and inflation changes on its pension promises.
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Features
Achieving fixed price key to Arnold Laver buyout
Timber firm Arnold Laver secured a fixed price for its £45m buyout thanks to an enhanced transfer value (ETV) exercise and a long-term strategy of hedging risk.