Bonds

Japan - Japan's $1.35trn public pension fund could split its asset management in two, creating separate pools of safe assets and those offering higher returns, a government panel has said.

Malaysia - The Employees Provident Fund (EPF) recorded an investment income of RM5.55bn (US$1.7bn) for the first quarter of 2010 (Q1 2010) on the back of the recovering global economic and financial crisis.

Netherlands - Dutch pension funds returned to pre-crisis levels over the first quarter of 2010 after realising €32bn (US$39.5bn) in price and exchange rate gains on their investment portfolios, research shows.

Scottish Widows Investment Partnership has launched a Strategic Bond Fund, investing in government bonds, investment grade, high-yield and cash markets.

Charlotte Moore surveys the impact of the financial crisis on the corporate bond market

Charlotte Moore surveys the impact of the financial crisis on the corporate bond market

The last time I submitted a report for Professional Pensions it was on the issue of fixed income, and the fact a dyedin- the-wool bond man I knew said he would advocate that any pension fund in serious deficit should put everything into equities, as the...

The Shell Contributory Pension Fund has shifted more of its equities and bonds exposure to passive management, after active management has not been successful for many investors, the trustee says.

UK - The Shell Contributory Pension Fund has shifted more of its equities and bonds exposure to passive management, after active management failed to be successful for many investors, the trustee said.

Matthew Craig highlights the importance of monitoring custodians