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Global real estate manager looks to double Asian bets
Franklin Templeton is looking to double its real estate assets under management in the high-growth Asia Pacific region with the launch of a new fund over the next few weeks. mrec4inarticleinline Sponsored Content scnative1 scnative2 scnative3
Abu Dhabi sovereign fund coughs up: first ever review published
With uncharacteristic fanfare, the big Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund has provided the first insight into its workings, illustrating an international outlook and an appetite for a sophisticated asset allocation strategy. The fund published its first ever “annual review” this week. mrec4inarticleinline Sponsored Content scnative1 scnative2 scnative3
After bumper year, Ilmarinen turns to Asia
Surging equity markets generated a double-digit return for the 26 billion ($35.5 billion) Ilmarinen of Finland last year. Now the fund aims to boost its exposure to emerging markets at the expense of “old Europe” equities, says Timo Ritakallio, deputy CEO and investments chief at the pensions company, and further globalise its real estate and
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
CalPERS considers new asset class classification
CalPERS is considering doing away with traditional asset class classifications in favour of classifying assets according to fundamental characteristics in a bid to provide a better understanding of portfolio risks and performance drivers and so move to a more effective portfolio construction and risk management framework. Amanda White reports. mrec4inarticleinline Sponsored Content scnative1 scnative2 scnative3
Why credit matters
In this updated paper, Janus expands on the emerging themes in the fixed income market, highlighting that important factors in 2010 include rising interest rates, spread tightening and the US government’s support of the mortgage market, which all have potentially serious implications for yield-seeking investors.mrec4inarticleinline Sponsored Content scnative1 scnative2 scnative3
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