All Investment articles – Page 102
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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
RADAR: Events and training for pension managers – July 26 edition
Get your calendar in order with this fortnightly bookmark of upcoming events and training opportunities, targeting pension scheme managers and trustees.
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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.
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Opinion
LPFA: Government gives vote of confidence to proactive LGPS funds
Talking Head: The government’s decision to reward ambitious funds that deliver savings and strong investment performance is a marker in the sand in addressing LGPS deficits, says LPFA’s Susan Martin.
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EU banking directive brings risks to schemes' derivative contracts
Schemes with liability-driven investment strategies should review counterparty creditworthiness, say lawyers, as a new EU directive has granted national authorities the power to suspend schemes’ contractual rights with struggling banks.
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Opening the kimono: Should your scheme be sharing its best practices?
Any Other Business: When we started this feature a year ago this week, its aim was to help trustees get to grips with the more oblique aspects of their role – from how to negotiate the best deal for your scheme in a merger, to what happens if you need to fire a fellow trustee.
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OpinionThe inherent risks in DC default investing
From the blog: UK pensions have faced an avalanche of change over the past few years, writes Simon Chinnery.
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Environment Agency fund shares five-point ESG selection test
Environment Agency Pension Fund has detailed the five-point criteria it uses to assess managers for its responsible investments, as it awards £180m to a global sustainable equity mandate.
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OpinionEditorial: Pass the cashish, it's time to get creative
No festival is complete without music. As I loitered at the fringes of a marquee, in Wednesday’s sweltering heat, sounds from nearby speakers streamed an eclectic mix of hillbilly country and Mexican mariachi as I watched the panel discussion on foreign exchange.
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Opinion
How to get more from your LDI mandates and manager
Liability-driven investment managers could be made to do more for their money, says Paras Shah.