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MSCI update on emerging markets

MSCI Barra takes a close look at the stock performance in various emerging markets, examining the differences to developed market stocks in the performance of particular sectors and styles.

RogersCasey: in defence of active management

While recent manager performance has raised concerns about active management, US consulting firm Rogerscasey believes that active management is often called into question at precisely the wrong time. And while passive investing has proven to be a cost effective way for some investors to access some portions of the capital markets, there are situations where

Why credit matters

The structural changes in the fixed income market mean corporate credit may be the single most important factor in generating risk-adjusted performance in fixed income, according to Janus.

The real effects of banning placement agents in private equity

Preqin has canvassed public pension funds and other investors in the US to examine the specific effects of the SEC’s proposed rules relating to the introduction of the Advisers Act Rule 206(4)-5, on the private equity industry. The report includes key statistics on the use of  placement agents, the importance of private equity and other

Real assets and inflation hedge investing

Massachusetts-based consultant, NEPC, advises that clients allocate between 5 and 15 per cent to real assets – including commodities, TIPS and direct investments in real estate, energy and infrastructure. This article by consultant Edward O’Donnell examines the rationale, risks and potential returns of allocating to real assets.