All articles by Gail Moss – Page 3

  • Magazine

    Cautious to the core

    November 2010 (Magazine)

    The country’s economy has been insulated from the worst of the downturn but stability and long-term security remains central to pension fund investment strategy, borne out by a preference for income and an emphasis on alignment, as Gail Moss reports

  • Greek tragedy gets its act together
    Magazine

    Greek tragedy gets its act together

    September 2010 (Magazine)

    The country’s pension system has been hit hard by austerity measures but it will benefit from a more professional approach to property investing, as Gail Moss finds

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    Spanish play minimalist

    September 2010 (Magazine)

    Spanish investors’ property allocations have slumped while international interest in Spanish real estate has been active, as Gail Moss finds

  • Professionalism gains ground
    Magazine

    Professionalism gains ground

    September 2010 (Magazine)

    The move from DB to DC pension schemes holds mixed blessings for real estate, while the crisis has focused minds on risk, as Gail Moss reports

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    Go exploring

    September 2010 (Magazine)

    The largest pension funds are increasing their overseas exposure, finds Gail Moss

  • News

    Law change promotes professionalism for Greek pension funds

    2010-08-09T15:27:00Z

    GREECE – Provisions in the social security laws passed last month by the Greek government are set to kick-start greater professionalism in managing pension funds' real estate assets, a leading fund manager claimed.

  • All eyes on the UK
    Magazine

    All eyes on the UK

    March 2010 (Magazine)

    In 2009 the strength of the recovery in UK property values took investors by surprise. Long term, UK property should deliver strong returns for pension funds but the risk is now a lack of suitable investment stock. Gail Moss reports

  • No spark in the gloom
    Magazine

    No spark in the gloom

    March 2010 (Magazine)

    A recovery in the Irish property market looks some way off but Irish pension funds hold on for the upturn. Gail Moss reports

  • Domestic bliss
    Magazine

    Domestic bliss

    December 2009 (Magazine)

    As the economy improves, Swedish pension funds are renewing their search for quality investment products at home, says Gail Moss

  • Fortress Norway
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    Fortress Norway

    December 2009 (Magazine)

    Although relatively resilient, Norway has been unable to avoid an overheating property market. And now the country’s biggest investor is about to test the water, as Gail Moss reports

  • Magazine

    Safe as houses

    December 2009 (Magazine)

    Domestic real estate is still the safe option for Finnish investors. But they are beginning to look overseas for further core, growth and opportunistic investments, says Gail Moss

  • New interest
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    New interest

    December 2009 (Magazine)

    The rebound in equities means Danish investors are now underweight in real estate and looking to rebalance with new allocations. Gail Moss reports

  • Magazine

    Feeling better – slowly

    December 2009 (Magazine)

    Some Icelandic investors are looking to real estate to help them improve performance, but in the wake of the country’s financial collapse prospects are limited. Gail Moss reports

  • Unlikely winner
    Magazine

    Unlikely winner

    November 2008 (Magazine)

    Iceland’s pension funds aren’t in the front line of the crisis but some investments are in grave danger now. Those seeking a safe haven may allocate more to what is tangible – and understandable. Cue real estate. Gail Moss reports

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    Caution and creativity

    November 2008 (Magazine)

    In these pressured times Danish pension funds need to do more to convince their boards of the case for real estate investment, Gail Moss finds

  • Cool Finns unfazed
    Magazine

    Cool Finns unfazed

    November 2008 (Magazine)

    Allocations are edging upwards in spite of the turmoil. The introduction in Finland of REITs, scheduled for next year, may boost prospects, as Gail Moss reports

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    Unfazed and undeterred

    June 2008 (Magazine)

    Uncertainty has slowed activity but, despite a poor year for real estate, strategic allocations have not been cut and some have even increased, Gail Moss finds