Is bigger really better? As the debate about the consolidation of local government pension schemes (LGPS) rumbles on, AXA Investment Managers has produced, “Is... November 1, 2013 News Emerging markets: keeping the faith Despite recent underperformance, Matthew lamb of GAM outlines why emerging market debt continues to offer long-term performance opportunities In recent years,... Matthew Lamb Head of Institutional and Fund Distribution (UK) GAM November 1, 2013 Focus Interest rate rises and tail risks of most concern to investors A survey of nearly 400 institutional investors worldwide has found that two major concerns for investors are rising interest rates... November 1, 2013 News Is it time to go floating rate? As fixed income investors we’ve always been concerned about volatility, and it’s been a central feature of bond markets since... Bernard Abrahamsen Head of Sales and Distribution M&G Investments November 1, 2013 Comment Amundi adds to fixed income expertise French asset manager Amundi has announced the purchase of Smith Breeden Associates, which will become Amundi Smith Breeden, with the... November 1, 2013 News Enhancing direct infrastructure returns with an active ESG approach Infrastructure assets can provide a predictable and reliable stream of long-term returns. Philippe Taillardat and Niall Mills of First State... Philippe Taillardat First State Investments, European Infrastructure Niall Mills First State Investments, European Infrastructure November 1, 2013 Focus New opportunities in illiquid credit The global financial crisis has changed the dynamics of several markets. Capital constrained banks are being forced to step back... Alex Veroude Head of Credit Insight Investment November 1, 2013 Focus “Smart beta” or just “dumb alpha” for corporate bonds? Today the phrase “smart beta” seems to be more used than ever. From The Economist to the FT, the financial... John Atkin Director of Fixed Income M&G Investments November 1, 2013 Comment New LGPS share class aims to ease pressure on costs US fund manager American Century is planning to launch a special local government pension scheme (LGPS) share class, with fees... November 1, 2013 News Signs of divergent growth in emerging market economies Signs of divergent growth in emerging market economies BlueBay Asset Management says the emerging market (EM) economies are now on... November 1, 2013 News