PHILIPPA YELLAND, Author at Top1000funds.com

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US housing stuck in the doldrums

Like investors the world over, Americans thought property was gilt-edged, then along came CDOs. Meanwhile, corporate debt just keeps on keeping on. John O’Brien, van Eyk’s head of research, spoke with Philippa Yelland.

PHILIPPA YELLANDOctober 13, 2010

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Financial health reports essential says Mercer

After the damage of the global financial crisis, funds should be submitting themselves for voluntary financial health checks to diagnose vulnerabilities and pinpoint risks, asset consulting firm Mercer says.

PHILIPPA YELLANDSeptember 29, 2010

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ESG index to launch on Shanghai exchange

In a sign that ESG issues are becoming a greater concern in China, the country’s first ESG index will launch this Friday as a joint venture between the main Shanghai exchange and an Italian research company.

PHILIPPA YELLANDSeptember 15, 2010

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Social networking the future of DC funds

Defined-contribution pension plans “are in their adolescence” and one workable model for their maturity is public-private entities which use social networking to promote the confidence of their members, a world authority on pension funds says.

PHILIPPA YELLANDSeptember 1, 2010

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Doctor prescribes profitable dose of ESG

Dr Raj Thamotheram, one of the brains behind the UN Principles for Responsible Investment, is critical of the slow integration of ESG (environment, social and governance) issues into many fund managers’ processes.

PHILIPPA YELLANDAugust 25, 2010

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BP oil sinks UK domestic portfolios…

UK home-biased equity portfolios have lost almost 3 per cent due to the BP oil crisis, in contrast to diversified global equity portfolios which have lost only 0.33 per cent, according to a MSCI research paper. Since the BP oil crisis began on April 20, the company’s share price has halved, and the impact on […]

PHILIPPA YELLANDJuly 7, 2010