Mitigating the impact of central clearing
LDI has been a helpful tool for schemes looking to de-risk. But does the emerging use of illiquid assets mean LDI could become a hindrance to achieving buyout? Stephanie Baxter investigates.
Taha Lokhanwala asks whether pension funds want to build and if this works for the government.
Schemes are set to gain a reprieve from impending European derivatives regulation, following warnings that banks will pass on increased costs to their pension fund clients.
The impending implementation of Basel III regulations for banks across Europe will push up the price of derivatives for schemes, experts warn.
State Street Global Advisors has launched ten leveraged gilt funds aimed at small to medium-size pension schemes.
UBS and Nomura have followed Credit Suisse in pulling out of the longevity swap market, citing capital requirements and regulatory changes, PP understands.
This month the panellists discuss the quality and quantity of stock we can expect banks to bring to market, yield compression in secondary properties, REITs, and the progression of ESG policies