All Real Assets articles in November 2008 (Magazine) – Page 3

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    Building commitment

    November 2008 (Magazine)

    In spite of the downturn, Swedish investors are increasing real estate allocations. But the focus is still domestic, finds Lynn Strongin Dodds

  • Cool Finns unfazed
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    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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    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

  • Unlikely winner
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    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

  • Stand firm
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    Stand firm

    November 2008 (Magazine)

    A new survey by the Pensions Management Institute and Prupim offers some good news – UK pension funds are sticking with real estate despite the turmoil in their home market. But as Richard Lowe discovers, more surprising is what they want to see from their investment managers

  • Know your limits
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    Know your limits

    November 2008 (Magazine)

    The level of governance resources at pension funds is one of the leading drivers behind how they approach real estate investments. Richard Lowe talks to schemes about their experiences

  • Time to shine
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    Time to shine

    November 2008 (Magazine)

    The real estate philosophy at AMF Pension is more about concentration than diversification. And with a price correction coming to Sweden, now could be a prime time for equity-rich local investors, Mats Hederos tells Richard Lowe

  • Do your homework
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    Do your homework

    November 2008 (Magazine)

    Real estate poses pension funds with varying challenges. Trustees may start with a good knowledge base compared with other asset classes, while overseas markets call for investors with more external expertise. Richard Lowe talks to three funds

  • Pay and display
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    Pay and display

    November 2008 (Magazine)

    Do current policies for the remuneration of executive directors of listed property companies deliver value for shareholders? In many cases more transparency and accountability is required, says Phineas Glover

  • Dry and dry again
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    Dry and dry again

    November 2008 (Magazine)

    The massive injections of cash into the financial system have not brought forward a recovery in commercial real estate markets, as Lynn Strongin Dodds reports