As Japanese equities surge after 20 years of recession, investors must decide whether this is the start of a sustained recovery or just another dead-cat bounce
The Nobel Foundation embarks on manager reshuffle to improve returns
In an attempt to improve returns and cost efficiency, the Nobel Foundation is shifting from active to passive equity mandates and adding more hedge funds to its portfolio.
Danica Pension in diversification drive
Danica Pension is looking to add more exciting investments to its portfolio. Infrastructure, forestry, collateralised loan obligations and stakes in unlisted companies are some of the asset classes it is targeting.
AP7 undeterred by equity market volatility
Sweden’s AP7 is convinced that leveraging global equities will offer superior risk-adjusted returns over time
A little respect goes a long way
Many emerging market companies are controlled by a majority shareholder. What does this mean for investors?
Inflation: The imperfect science of inflation hedging
The myriad scenarios that generate inflation means deciding on the right assets to protect against it is a challenge
Karl Swartling, CEO of AP6: Lose the battle but win the war
Karl Swartling, head of apparently doomed private equity specialist AP6, is manoeuvring to preserve its key characteristics and is choosing his battleground with care
Board members face testing time as regulator panel vets suitability
Iceland's pension funds are up in arms at what are characterised as interrogations of pension fund board members. But the inquisitor-in-chief says the interviewees are treated to cake
