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European challenges inflate allocation concerns
Investors’ increasing expectation of inflation risk in Europe, coupled with monetary policy implementation challenges at the European Central Bank, is an argument for a greater allocation to strategies that perform well in inflationary markets, according to a research note by AQR Capital Management.
OECD warns on pension funding fracture-lines
The OECD has warned that pension funds will come under increasing pressure as national governments cut old-age pensions, expecting the private sector to deliver ever-higher returns to fund increasing longevity, with a report citing Germany, Ireland, the UK, and New Zealand as addressing these issues in reform agendas.
Dutch fund stumps up for collateral risk solution
In a sign of the paranoid times, huge Dutch pension administrator Mn Services has installed a collateral management offering, which forms part of a counterparty risk management suite tailored for this environment by Omgeo.
The benefits of US regulatory reform
US regulatory reform, such as the SEC’s plan to restore the uptick rule and the Volcker rule to restrict proprietary trading, are a step in the right direction for those advocating transparency. Amanda White explores the story with the chief executive of Principal Global Investors, Jim McCaughan, and head of research, analysis and strategy at
NYCERS eyes more US regional bank risk
The growing divergence between the Fed funds rate and interest rates on checking accounts is increasing the risk of bank deposit outflows for US regional banks. It’s one reason why NYCERS’ Steven Meier expects more failures and consolidation ahead.
CII wants SEC to keep up legal fight
The Council of Institutional Investors has called for the Securities and Exchange Commission to pursue a re-hearing of a controversial proxy access rule that would have bolstered shareholder rights but was recently defeated in a legal challenge.
Investing in the real world
The Fiduciary Investors Symposium is a good guide to the mood of global investors, and the have their eye on the “real world”. Amanda White opines.
Low-volatility evidence dating back to 1873
As new historical databases are opening up, there are great opportunities for out-of-sample tests of market anomalies. Research shows that the volatility effect also existed in the 19th century. Read more »
CFA’s Smith on rebuilding trust
CFA Institute chief Paul Smith said in an exclusive interview that winning back the public’s confidence would require lower salaries, courses in people skills, better self-regulation and more.
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