In this research report Watson Wyatt asserts the long-term outlook for emerging economies will impact positively on emerging market investments, but it warns that choice of asset class and implementation route are not obvious. The report suggests exposure to the macroeconomic dynamics of emerging markets will be most readily obtained in emerging market equities, debt and currencies, and discusses how emerging market economies will continue to grow strongly, due to a mix of rising productivity, economic and financial reforms, and favourable demographics. However, it states that institutional investors face significant complexity and potentially high fees when trying to build a portfolio that captures this long-term trend and should also recognise the governance implication of following such a strategy.
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GIC, Temasek eye trillions of growth in climate adaptation market
Singapore’s two largest asset owners, GIC and Temasek, see attractive opportunities in climate adaptation solutions – a relatively underfunded area compared to decarbonisation. The former has already made selective adaptation investments and said the opportunity set across public and private debt and equity could increase to $9 trillion by 2050.
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Revisiting global small caps
This research insight by MSCI, shows global small caps still exhibit distinct characteristics that provide opportunities for portfolio diversification and active management. mrec4inarticleinline Sponsored Content scnative1 scnative2 scnative3
Inflation in 2010 and beyond
The second paper by AQR examining inflation considerations in institutional asset allocation finds an equal risk-weighted portfolio performs better on average and is less dramatically affected by individual inflation and growth scenariosmrec4inarticleinline Sponsored Content scnative1 scnative2 scnative3
Inflation considerations for asset allocation
The first of a two-part series by AQR provides some analysis for investors deciding how to position a portfolio for various inflationary environments, and clarifies some misconceptions about inflation, and inflation-linked assets. The second paper will discuss the potential risks and rewards of holding various assets during distinct economic environments. Inflation in 2010 and Beyond
The currency dimension
As recent events in the EU spark anxiety in financial markets, researchers at EDHEC Risk Institute examine various performance attribution models and the relation to currency decisions and overlay management. mrec4inarticleinline Sponsored Content scnative1 scnative2 scnative3
401(k) plans in regulatory firing line
Numerous regulatory and legislative activity is affecting 401(k) plans in the US. Fee disclosure, target date fund disclosure and a rule on the provision of investment advice are areas with consequences for plan sponsors and participants. mrec4inarticleinline Sponsored Content scnative1 scnative2 scnative3
Default strategies assessed for DC plans
This OECD working paper assesses the relative performance of different investment strategies, and whether the specific glide-path of life-cycle investment strategies and dynamic features in the design of default investment strategies significantly affect retirement income outcomes. mrec4inarticleinline Sponsored Content scnative1 scnative2 scnative3
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