Month: November 2013

Active managers have a mixed track record; some have done very well, others significantly less well, and some have simply slipped off the records, unable … Read More ›

Alice: Down, down, down. Would the fall NEVER come to an end! – Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, Lewis Carroll Most of us will understand the … Read More ›

The Bank of England’s new governor is not afraid to shake things up. Can Carney leave his mark by helping the UK return to robust … Read More ›

  Dawn hasn’t broken, the morning is dark. We climb into the boat. The air is cold, our all-in-one lycras are proving too thin, and … Read More ›

The challenges facing pension trustees and corporate sponsors are well understood, but the fundamental problem that both sides must ultimately solve is that in order … Read More ›

Intuitively we know that one of the largest single risks facing a defined-benefit pension fund is longevity – that of its members living longer. Techniques … Read More ›

Since we last discussed the idea in the December 2012 issue of Outline, we have seen significant developments of the usage of volatility control in … Read More ›

“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” African proverb   We all work in teams, both … Read More ›