State Street Global Advisors
SSGA completes LDI offering with leveraged swap funds
State Street Global Advisors has launched 22 leveraged swap funds as part of its liability driven investment suite.
A defined rebellion
Hannah Brenton investigates whether shareholders’ newfound voice will peter out or flourish under defined contribution.
Small is beautiful
Andrew Short examines the choices and decisions facing smaller schemes that wish to use pooled LDI funds.
EXCLUSIVE: Conventional LGPS gilt holdings near £4bn
Conventional gilt holdings for local government pension schemes increased by £441m last year as rising prices and increased allocations boosted the value held by the LGPS, figures show.
CPI and LPI swap pricing 'skewed against schemes'
Schemes are being asked to pay a prohibitive premium to hedge against Consumer Prices Index or Limited Price Index inflation, delegates at the PP Risk Reduction Forum heard.
Gimmick or game changer?
Andrew Short examines smart beta
Funds advised to revaluate riskier assets
Pension funds will have to "revaluate riskier assets" due to persisting low bond yields and rising inflation, State Street Global Advisors say.
Exposure with security
Andrew Short investigates how trustees can enjoy the benefits of exposure to corporate bonds, without the danger of financials.