Asset Allocation

How to deal with direct approaches from asset managers

Pension funds vying for asset classes freshly introduced to the market could erode the expected returns, SEI has warned.

Philippe Zaouati explains the unique qualities of the asset class

After a period of exceptional market conditions, Charlotte Moore looks at the steps asset allocators are taking to ensure decent medium-term returns

Stephanie Baxter considers whether the rise of indices and passive funds create a conflict of interest for stewardship

JPMorgan Asset Management (JPMAM) will rely on its existing fund range to meet demand for post-Budget retirement income offerings for defined contribution (DC).

UK pension funds' tendency to herd in the same asset classes could lead to volatility in asset price or economic cycles which could be detrimental for the whole economy, according to a research paper from the Bank of England.

The Pension Protection Fund (PPF) is cutting its allocation to cash and bonds to set up a hybrid asset portfolio that will account for 12.5% of its investments.

Investment consultants are "making trustees believe in fools' gold" by advocating expensive active strategies says a leading academic.

An even greater proportion of Buzz respondents said schemes must do more to understand the fees they pay to asset managers.