Small and mid-cap stocks in an international portfolio
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A growing number of pension funds are investing in foreign equity markets to reduce the volatility of their portfolios. Investments in large companies in non-domestic equity markets have been proven to lower risk diversification with the globalization of the world economy. However, it is argued that a similar decrease can also be achieved through investments in small- and medium-sized companies that reflect domestic economic development.
Publication Name: Benefits & Compensation International
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 0268-764X
Year: 1996
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Investment
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Prefunded group retirement schemes are popular in Hong Kong corporations and in many government agencies. Insurance contracts, pooled funds, segregated portfolios and in-house management are the four investment choices for these retirement schemes. The major players in each of these investment choices are identified, and statistics on the 1980s financial markets, investment performance and asset allocation trends are presented.
Publication Name: Benefits & Compensation International
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 0268-764X
Year: 1995
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Majority of funds beat benchmark in 2005: UK
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United Kingdom pension funds secured higher investment growth for the year ending December 2005. The findings of Mellon Analytical Solutions are presented.
Publication Name: Benefits & Compensation International
Subject: Human resources and labor relations
ISSN: 0268-764X
Year: 2006
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