Talks between Greece and private sector bondholders have collapsed, with the two parties failing to reach agreement over the country's debt restructuring.
With 2012 looking like it will prove every bit as eventful as 2011, andrew short looks at what steps nimble trustees can take to mitigate crises and exploit opportunities
John Redwood urges schemes to manage and avoid obvious risks
John Redwood urges schemes to look beyond Europe
Andrew Short considers the value of absolute return bond funds in overcoming the low returns caused by a stagnating economy
Jacques Gordon examines why commercial property looks like a good investment in the face of a multi-speed recovery
UK pension schemes are actively selecting bond managers for specialist mandates to diversify and reduce risk. Andrew Short examines the changing attitudes to fixed income and bond allocations.
This month, the panellists give their 12-month return forecast, and suggest some general investment trends.