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Changing priorities for infrastructure investors

Investors discuss how technological change and the new green economy is re-pricing assets in infrastructure, as well as the trend to substitute fixed income with infrastructure debt. But investors should not to lose sight of traditional infrastructure characteristics in their quest to tap new trends. Predictable cashflows and downside protection remain central.

Sarah RundellJune 1, 2021

FIS Cambridge 2019

There’s alpha in Chinese equities

The returns of long-term investors are driven by economic growth so it is difficult to ignore China as a big part of the future investment opportunities, a panel of experts told delegates at the Fiduciary Investors Symposium.

Amanda WhiteApril 18, 2019

Asset Allocation

HSBC pension re-allocates to de-risk

"There are no prizes for taking on more risk than you need," said CIO Mark Thompson, after the fully funded UK scheme sold 60 per cent of its equities and targeted long-dated assets.

Sarah RundellJuly 30, 2018

FIS Oxford 2018

Looming downturn forces moves

Asset owners are diversifying, cutting costs and allocating assets to low-volatility strategies to put their portfolios in position for difficult times, a high-level panel discussion found.

Sarah RundellApril 27, 2018

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NEST’s flexible default pension

The workplace pension asked its members what they wanted during the decumulation phase. The answers led to a default product that aims for assurances in older age, while still offering options.

Amanda WhiteApril 4, 2018

Investor Profile

HSBC Pension’s innovative DC offering

HSBC Bank (UK) Pension Scheme is an innovative hybrid fund that incorporates a climate tilt for its global equities default in DC, while in the DB portion it remains focused on de-risking.

Sarah RundellDecember 2, 2016