Point of View - Global Investment Solutions from Northern Trust - Fall 2011 Issue

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The Path Forward: Engaging Younger Employees

Northern Trust research reveals the need for DC plan sponsors to develop strategies for boosting meaningful participation among workers under 35.

The Time Could Be Right to Extend Maturities

Investors searching for ways to boost low yields may want to consider moving out along the yield curve through an ultra-short cash strategy.

Inflation Still a Factor, Despite Deflation Concerns

While history shows deflationary periods are infrequent and relatively short in duration, the inevitable return of inflation is a longer-term challenge for investors.

Access Key to Private Equity Opportunities

A tough fund-raising environment often results in a flight to quality. With the benefit of sound investment advice, investors can seize the opportunities this represents.

Deflation Concerns Valid, But Inflation Vigilance Still Needed

Fall 2011 Features

Retirement’s New Normal

Boston College’s Alicia Munnell says employees need to save smarter and work longer to maximize retirement security.

Read the December 2010 Northern Trust white paper on how to help plan participants avoid mistakes, improve savings and potentially achieve better investment results.

Engineered Beta

Between active management and index management, investors are charting a third path: engineering their own beta.

Read the article on actively designed benchmarks from the Spring 2011 issue of Point of View.

New Engines of Global Growth

Strong economic growth from emerging and frontier markets is expected to continue as the world’s population and economic centers shift.

Paul Kasriel, Northern Trust chief economist, examines China's challenges — and their global implications.

The Changing World of Fiduciary Management

Many investors are rethinking the degree to which pension fund trustees should outsource responsibility to third-party solution providers.

Learn how Northern Trust can help you meet your fiduciary management needs.

Fall 2011 PDF

Column: Voices

Pension Plans Shouldn’t Ignore Alternative Investments

Departments

Global Megatrends

The Changing Global Regulatory Environment

Ahead of the Curve

A starting point for a discussion of the issues that affect the institutional investment community.

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