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State Street’s Probyn into 2013

The current equity rally is not predicated on a shift in economic performance, according to chief economist at State Street, Chris Probyn, who says it would be reasonable to say the market may “pause for thought”. Probyn says the move from fixed income to equities has been fostered by some of the “economic areas for […]
Amanda WhiteFebruary 6, 2013
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Inversion therapy:
the investor as benchmark

The pension and funds management industry needs to redefine performance to an absolute return measure, according to The Influential Investor: How Investor Behaviour is Redefining Performance, a paper that is the result of 12 months of research with more than 3000 investors and investment providers across 68 countries. The report, which sought to uncover the […]
Amanda WhiteNovember 14, 2012
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Portfolios, Risk and Inflation: Challenges for Latin American Investors

While Latin American economies and local investment portfolios have prospered during recent years of financial turmoil, global events may catch up with the region. Our most recent Vision Focus paper, “Portfolios Risk and Inflation: Challenges for Latin American Investors” examines how Latin American institutional investors are protecting their investments with event-sensitive portfolio construction and risk […]
 November 11, 2011
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Real Estate: New Opportunities for Institutional Investors

Real estate is evolving fast as increased global investment opportunities emerge. Property prices in key markets have begun a tentative upswing that may offer scope for capital gain. There is also evidence of rental growth in some locations, which has had a positive effect on capital values. However, as the effects of the global financial […]
 November 10, 2011
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Real Estate: A New Model for Fund Managers

As increased global investment opportunities emerge in the wake of the financial crisis, real estate funds are changing rapidly. Fund managers will need to establish a new operating model. This report considers how fund managers are adopting new approaches to address the demands of investors and regulators, and position themselves for the significant opportunities ahead […]
 November 10, 2011
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