All Alternatives articles – Page 14
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Private credit investment set to increase
Distressed debt, real estate and asset-backed lending are also popular growth strategies
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Report: Alternatives are ESG weak point for Swedish pension funds
Nordea, Skandia, SPP and Länsförsäkringar gain top marks in Söderberg analysis
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FeaturesFixed income, rates, currencies: Clouded by uncertainty
It was predictable that risk markets should have reacted positively to the news of an agreement in principle in the US-China trade negotiations. Although assuredly better than a seemingly relentless stream of bad will between the protagonists, the provisional agreement is in no way a solution to the conflict. Another round of trade talks could be necessary just to reach a tentative accord. Investors would be wise to temper enthusiasm to extrapolate the ‘good news’ too far.
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Country ReportAsset Allocation: Alternatives key to raise returns
Pension funds are increasing their allocations to alternative and illiquid assets in a bid to boost flagging returns
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NewsAverage CDI allocations double over 18 months, says report
Inreasing allocations to infrastructure investments one of the biggest drivers, according to financial tech company RiskFirst
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NewsPKA’s private equity arm opens doors for third-party investment
Newly-named IIP Denmark eyes DKK100bn investment total in two years’ time through opening up to outside investors
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PensioPlus sets out to improve Belgium’s cross-border pull
The industry organisation is to focus on simplifying procedures to enhance Belgium’s standing as prime location for pan-European pension funds
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NewsInvestment restrictions eased for France’s €30bn ERAFP
Cap on equities and unlisted asset funds raised from 40% to 45% as part of changes to regulatory investment framework
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Asset management roundup: Aberdeen Standard launches private markets arm
Also: Unigestion targets Nordics expansion with Copenhagen office; Trium Capital buys quant specialist Sabre Fund Management
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EventIPE in Iceland
3 October 2019, Reykjavik: IPE In Iceland is a forum dedicated to senior Icelandic pension fund investors.
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EventIPE Seminars - Credit and Alternatives
10 September - 10 October, 2019: The IPE Seminar Series visits different cities across Europe each year and provides pension funds and similar institutional investors with insight, valuable advice and inspiration, as well as a forum for discussion of the latest issues.
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Chart of the Week: Equity returns drive LGPS investment gains in 2018-19
Local authority funds for Lancashire and Kensington & Chelsea reported the strongest returns among LGPS funds, as alternatives investors also posted double-digit gains
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NewsItalian pension fund Solidarietà Veneto to add infrastructure, real estate
Fund for companies in the Veneto region said it was ready to make the move based on its experience so far in private markets
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FeaturesFixed income, rates, currencies: Nervousness abounds
The weak US non-farm payroll (NFP) data for May, far below forecasts, sent rates falling and stocks rising, on the supposition that it raised the likelihood of interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve. On the other hand, while risk markets cheered the prospect of easier money, the hardline approach taken by the US towards China, and China’s uncompromising responses are raising investor nervousness.
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€6.8bn chemical company scheme decides against consolidation
PDN says it is optimally prepared to address developments in the changing Dutch pensions sector
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NewsAMF makes first direct forestry investment with €1bn deal
Deal covers 317,000 hectares of Swedish forestland and includes 15-year supply contract
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NewsAP1, AP4 say draft rules on illiquid assets must go further
Swedish state pension buffer funds call for increased flexibility around alternative investments, despite new rules in effect since 1 January
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NewsSwiss pension fund exploring options for CHF2.1bn equity overlay strategy
Investor is seeking to implement an equity protection strategy across global developed and emerging markets as well as domestic Swiss equities
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FeaturesIPE Quest Expectations Indicator: June 2019
Last months’ move away from political risk continued this month for the US, the EU and Japan. The UK figures were stable or moving slightly in the opposite direction, reflecting worries over Brexit with the UK body politic in disarray.
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Asset manager roundup: Allianz GI preps institutional trade finance fund
Plus: APG moves to close 2.2% gender pay gap; Renowned investor George Soros buys into Swiss asset manager GAM
