MSCI

MSCI is contemplating the launch of a UK-specific index that will allow investors to more effectively benchmark their environmental, social and governance performance.

GLOBAL - MSCI has launched a set of worldwide indices allowing investors to more effectively benchmark their environmental, social and governance performance.

MSCI has launched a set of worldwide indices allowing investors to more effectively benchmark their environmental, social, governance performance.

Global equities offer schemes increased potential for enhanced returns over domestic or regional equities, BlackRock says.

Caroline Allen reports on the successful recovery of many emerging market economies from the global recession, where rising corporate sales and high levels of foreign exchange reserves have lowered their risky reputation

Lynn Strongin-dodds discusses how timber has outperformed both equities and bonds over a 20-year time horizon

Caroline Allen looks at how strong emerging markets are driving interest from institutional investors

Sebastian Cheek reports on how indices are built to contend with varying market conditions

NETHERLANDS - Dutch pension fund PNO Media awarded a US$146m global emerging markets equity mandate to Principal Global Investors.

Multi-manager strategies have allowed smaller pension funds to diversify their investments through a broad range of asset classes, but have often been criticised for their lack of transparency. Andrew Sheen weighs up the pros and cons of this approach...