Norway’s $1trn problem – Inside IPE’s December issue

Jay OwenReforming Global Finance

Norway’s $1trn problem: Is separation the way forward?
Is managing its huge sovereign wealth fund distracting the Norwegian Central Bank from its monetary stability role? A proposal to separate Norges Bank Investment Management from the country’s central bank is currently being considered. Read More…

Liam Kennedy: Norway reduces oil risk
“If and when NBIM does dispose of its oil and gas stocks, it will do so at a time of its own choosing.”

Sweden: Domestic players
How are Sweden’s largest pension providers managing their assets?

Denmark: ATP’s domestic pressure 
Denmark’s largest pension fund urged to do more to support the growth of young companies

More on Nordic Pensions…

Outlook 2018: Heading for regime change 
The investment industry is hoping that 2018 will look much like 2017. Are such hopes likely to be dashed? Read More…

Asset Allocation: Keep calm and carry on
Asset allocators are sanguine about 2018, with global inflation and central bank policies are key themes

Pensions: Costs and ESG moving up a full agenda
What lies ahead for pensions in the coming year?

More on Outlook 2018… 

Interview:
Alan Rubenstein, UK Pension Protection Fund
Alan Rubenstein, outgoing CEO of the UK’s Pension Protection Fund and winner of this year’s IPE Lifetime Achievement Award, talks about his work at the lifeboat scheme. Read More… 

How We Run Our Money: Ericsson Pension Foundation
Christer Franzén, CIO of the Ericsson Pension Foundation, shares his views about the fund’s capital-preservation philosophy. Read More… 

Hedge Funds: Not longer out of reach
Hedge funds have become more investor-friendly since the global financial crisis but there is still room for improvement. Read More…

Hedge fund customisation: Bespoke solutions in demand
Investors are seeking specific plays in their search for value in these low-interest-rate times

On the Record: Are you a hedge fund investor? 
Merseyside Pension Fund, Stapi Lífeyrissjóður Iceland and Fondo Pensioni BNL BNP Paribas Italy on investing in hedge funds

More on Hedge Funds…