International financial market implications of ageing populations

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The emerging popularity of pension fund indicates its importance in international financial markets. From 1990-1996, pension funds manifested an annual growth rate of 10.9% although the figures remain variable among OECD countries. The aging populations also highlight the important role played by pension funds. There is a considerable shift in the investment allocation of the funds towards higher-yielding but riskier assets. The pension fund growth contributes to the increasing demand for professional management services.

Pension, health, and welfare funds, Pension Funds & Benefit Plans, Pension Funds, Pension Fund Management, Aged, Elderly, Pensions, Financial markets, Financial management

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EU government bond markets in the euro

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The value of market pricing worsened when the euro was introduced in the EU government bond markets. The yield spreads on German bonds broadened as the government's 10-year bond yield declined below 4%. Also, the bond spreads' widening were technically exaggerated and the five-year bond's yield differentials disappeared in the euro area. Moreover, existing restrictions on institutional investors are expected to disappear.

Government Bonds, Prices and rates, Euro (Currency), Bonds, Bonds (Securities), Monetary unions, Eurobond market

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