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Introduction
Global Investment Matters 2009
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Introduction
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Global round-up
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The economic world has changed
We need to revisit our asset allocation thinking from the ground up.
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Defining the pension and investment industry of the future
The pace of change in the investment industry is more rapid than ever before, creating enormous challenges for institutional investors, investment managers and intermediaries such as consultants. In its ‘Defining moments’ research, the Thinking Ahead Group explored what the future investment landscape might look like.
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DC – it’s tough out there
The global financial markets have had a number of impacts on the DC world. We argue that while DC success does look a lot harder to achieve now, this may well act as a wake-up call to build stronger, better design and execution at a critical time.
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Are 'green' buildings good for your portfolio?
Why sustainable property may promise better returns.
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Private equity
We look back at a period of unprecedented volatility in this asset class and what the future holds.
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A fund dashboard – driving to make a difference
In today’s increasingly complex markets, there is a risk that asset owners can be overwhelmed with data. The fund dashboard aims to provide the analysis, commentary and guidance needed for decisions, helping to convert information into action and making sure we focus on the important, not the urgent.
Roger Urwin answers questions on the fund dashboard
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Imitation is the best form of flattery
In a world characterised by an increasingly difficult investment landscape and greater specialisation in asset management, fund management fees have continued to rise. So called ‘smart beta’ strategies provide a potentially more cost-effective route to capturing investment returns, providing an important ‘control lever’ in creating value and reducing cost drag.
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Dynamic risk management
Dynamic risk management broadly encompasses a process which allows an investor to adjust the risk profile of their portfolio based on defined metrics.
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Top pension funds reach 12 trillion dollars
Pension & Investments and Watson Wyatt Global 300 survey.
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Asset growth among top managers slows
Pension & Investments and Watson Wyatt Global 500 survey.
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