All Investment articles – Page 100
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NewsChurch of England targets US private loans in bid to divine 7% returns
The Church of England Pensions Board is “on the cusp” of making an allocation to private credit in the USA, as it seeks returns uncorrelated to equities.
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Opinion
Can EMD performance overcome short-term volatility?
Analysis: It’s a good job pension funds can soothe themselves with the mantra of long-term investment horizons, as this summer really put emerging market funds to the test.
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LDI: Should schemes hedge now or ride it out?
News Analysis: Pension schemes wanting to derisk through liability-driven investment are faced with the conundrum of whether to hedge now or hope for rates to finally rise.
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OpinionWhat does the recent equity volatility mean for DC schemes?
From the blog: The week of August 24 was a particularly interesting one, with global equity markets experiencing their most significant fall since 2011.
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Defying criticism: The other burden of being a lay trustee
Any Other Business: Lawyers, actuaries, professional trustees. The world of pensions is so full of highly specialised roles it can seem bizarre so much of the decision-making comes down to elected trustees who may have no experience with pensions.
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OpinionKissing goodbye to complexity
From the blog: How many readers of this would travel to New York by boat?
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OpinionFour problems with today’s LDI strategies
It is time to move on from outdated notions of liability-driven investment, says JPMorgan’s Rupert Brindley, and keep up with the strategy’s modern design.
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FeaturesGreenwich charts course to diversified alternatives
A radical change in investment strategy is underway at the Royal Borough of Greenwich Pension Fund, as it introduces new asset buckets for diversified alternatives and multi-asset strategies.
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NewsEMD: Good diversifier or not the right time?
News Analysis: Nest’s recent move into emerging market debt could signal an opportunity for other schemes following the summer sell-offs, but advisers have warned that choosing the right countries and managers is critical.
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News‘Mindset shift’ in FTSE 100 battle to reduce DB risks
FTSE 100 defined benefit schemes flooded into bonds in 2014 but persistent deficits are forcing many schemes to seek opportunities for risk reduction within growth-seeking assets.
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OpinionLow yields are here to stay… so what happens to pensions?
From the blog: Growing evidence suggests the long-term trend for real and nominal growth may be well below that of recent decades.
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East Riding moves deeper into niche alts in hunt for yield
East Riding Pension Fund has pushed further into the alternatives space over the past 12 months with an £80m investment in social housing plus increased allocations to aircraft leasing and healthcare royalties.
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NewsBlack Monday underscores need for robust strategies
Proactive investment strategies are key for protecting schemes in times of high volatility, experts have said, as ripples from the Chinese market rout reinforce the need for scheme triggers.
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Opinion
Global infrastructure investment for smaller pension funds
Infrastructure investment has been the preserve of larger funds, but the LPFA’s Susan Martin says more collaboration will open up the market.
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Regulator releases further covenant guidance
The Pensions Regulator has issued new guidance on assessing employer covenants aimed at preventing smaller or highly funded schemes from wasting time and money on costly advice.
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OpinionA decade on: The evolution of the PPF
Talking Head: The Pension Protection Fund has been afloat for a decade. The PPF’s John St Hill explains how the lifeboat fund continues to sail through choppy waters.
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Opinion
Smart beta: Is factor investing delivering on its promises?
Smart beta strategies have promised higher returns without extra cost, but have they lived up to these promises, asks James d’Ath.
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Three graphics on how DB strategies pose risk to employer growth
Data analysis: Many large FTSE 350 defined benefit schemes are taking "a surprisingly high level of risk" in their investment strategies in spite of the Pensions Regulator's increased focus on sustainable growth, a recent report has warned.
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LGPS sharpens focus on collaboration as consultation looms
News analysis: Local authority schemes are poised for the outcome of a consultation on collaboration which could compel them to pool their investment assets to save on costs.
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Opinion
Scheme hunger for alts drives fragmentation and innovation
From the blog: Scheme maturity as well as changes to regulations and accounting rules have been the driving factors behind portfolio diversification over the past 50 years, boosting pension scheme appetite for alternatives and overseas investments.