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US Regulatory Reporting Webinar |
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On May 18, 2010, Dr. Susan Mangiero of FiduciaryX talked to Ms. Peggy Bradley and Mr. Adrian Weidenfeller of Northern Trust about new pension audit rules, Form 5500 service provider fee disclosure requirements and the need for valuation policies and procedures. |
Trends and Challenges in the Over-the-Counter Derivatives Industry Webinar |
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On April 20, 2010, Dr. Susan Mangiero of FiduciaryX interviewed experts about the use of over-the-counter ("OTC") derivatives by institutional investors. Mr. Chris Ekonomidis (Senior Manager, Sapient Corporation) addressed the regulatory environment. Mr. Mark Hadley (Financial Engineer, Numerix LLC) talked about model risk. Mr. Judson Baker (SVP, Northern Trust Corporation) explained best practices as relates to collateral management. |
In this third and fourth chapter of the series, Susan Czochara, Senior Product Specialist, DC Solutions Group, looks at how evolution of investment vehicles and increased longevity can affect decision making and discusses regulatory influences on DC plans. |
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The global recovery feels different, depending on where you are. Paul Kasriel, Northern Trust’s Chief Economist, looks ahead at prospects for jobs and global growth — and some tripwires along the path. |
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The Enduring Logic of a Well-Constructed Hedge Fund Portfolio by John Krieg, Jens Vinge and Anthony Zanolla |
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In this roundtable with ai5000.com, Northern Trust's hedge fund of funds professionals discuss how - despite the turmoil that roiled the hedge fund markets in 2008 - they believe the value proposition of hedge funds remains intact. |
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As we see glimmers of an exit from the recession, Paul examines evidence to answer the question, "Is the Worst Over?". |
Whistlejacket Restructuring Update by Mark Gossett |
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The restructuring of the insolvent Whistlejacket SIV made significant progress in April and early May. Listen to this podcast to learn about what we believe will be final resolution of this restructuring. |
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Meet Northern Trust's investment strategy leadership team Chief Investment Officer, Bob Browne and Chief Investment Strategist, Jim McDonald |
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Learn about key investment management changes and how they may benefit you. |
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Web Trade Services by Jeff Potter |
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Learn how Web Trade Services can increase straight-through processing in the post-execution trade process. |
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Mega-Trends in Institutional Investing by Ray Carney |
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What global trends are transforming the asset servicing industry? Four key mega-trends are affecting institutional investors and investment managers. In this podcast, we examine all four trends and the environments in the United States and Europe that helped incubate each. |
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UK REITS by Penny Biggs |
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Real estate investment trusts, or REITs for short, are one of the most talked about and long-awaited investment vehicles on the United Kingdom investment scene. Find out what their arrival in 2007 really means for property companies and investors in the United Kingdom. |
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Sudan Free Investing by Lyle Logan |
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Why have some investments been divested from companies that do business in Sudan or distribute products made in Sudan? This timely and comprehensive podcast provides some answers. |
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Nordic Region Securities Market Consolidation by Penny Biggs |
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Securities market consolidation in the Nordic region is well advanced. Amidst all the frenzied transatlantic activity between European and US stock exchanges, many have said that one voice has stood out as an advocate of reason and moderation. |
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Target Date Funds by Susan Czochara |
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While target date funds have been in existence for several years, the recent surge in interest is a result of the Pension Protection Act which was signed into law in 2006. Many plan sponsors are adopting target date strategies as their new default investment option. Listen to this podcast to find out more about Target Date Strategies. |
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Portable Alpha by John Krieg |
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Considering alternatives to traditional portfolio management? There has been considerable interest by Institutional Investors around portable alpha. Several factors have contributed to this interest; listen to find out more. |
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The Pension Liability Equation/LDI by Lee Freitag |
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Pension Plan sponsors in Europe and North America are looking for alternatives to traditional pension management strategies. A host of issues are prompting plan sponsors to seek out new solutions with the potential to relieve the pressure building on their funds. Listen to this podcast to find out more about trends in the use of liability driven investment strategies. |
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Investing in China by Don Pollak |
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There is no question that China is booming. The country boasts the world’s fastest growing economy, one of the fastest growing middle classes and a manufacturing and industrial base set to rapidly expand for the foreseeable future. So what should an investor know before contemplating an investment in China? |
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Cross-Border Pension Pooling Helps Multinationals Meet the Challenge of Globalization by Kathy Dugan |
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Multinationals and investment managers who have interest in meeting the challenges of globalization will be interested in how Northern Trust has developed an innovative approach to cross border pension pooling, offering clients a unique solution to their needs. |
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A Structured Approach for Small Cap Investing by Phil DeSantis |
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For the past 5 years, the small cap equity asset class has been one of the leading contributors to investors’ overall performance. Fueled by today’s low equity return environment, the demand for small cap products continues at a rapid pace – despite many top-quartile managers closing their doors to new investors. |
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The Top Five Myths of Transition Management by Joe Martinez |
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Each year, institutional investors shuffle between $2 trillion and $2.5 trillion dollars among portfolios. Given the continued search for alpha and new funding and reporting requirements, most industry analysts expect the number of portfolio restructurings to increase. As the pace of fund restructurings continues to accelerate (due to these changes), it’s important to separate truth from the transition management myths. |
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Global Pension Shift |
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Pension plans around the globe are adopting new investing mindsets and changing behaviors as they grapple with aging populations, funding issues and new regulations. This podcast is intended for institutional investors who want to learn more about how pension plans around the globe are responding to new pension funding laws and regulations, and the strategies - such as liability driven investing - that are being developed to deal with these issues. |
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The 'Forced' Institutionalisation of the Hedge Fund Industry by Penelope Biggs |
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With hedge fund stories constantly in the press, this podcast will be of interest to anyone who wants to find out more about the impact of inflows of institutional money on the hedge fund industry. Northern Trust seeks to explore the consequences that institutionalisation is having on investors and managers alike. |
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