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The new reality of pension investment strategies

A survey of more than 85 senior level financial executives at US-based companies reveals few are taking steps to cut costs and improve governance but are reacting to the economic crisis by decreasing equities and eliminating defined contribution investment options. The report by Watson Wyatt shows that two thirds of companies have made changes, or […]
STAFF WRITERSeptember 30, 2009
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MSCI update on emerging markets

MSCI Barra takes a close look at the stock performance in various emerging markets, examining the differences to developed market stocks in the performance of particular sectors and styles.
STAFF WRITERSeptember 22, 2009
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Counterparty risk prompts changes in sec lending

More than two thirds of the institutions that made changes to their securities lending programmes on the back of the global financial crisis cited less confidence in counterparty stability as the driver, research has revealed, however less than 20 per cent suspended participation following the market volatility.
STAFF WRITERSeptember 22, 2009
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