US pension funds and investing internationally

Article Abstract:

The growth in US corporate pension funds' initial investment is traced and analyzed. From approximately 3% in the middle of the 1980s, US pension funds' overseas investments have climbed to about 6% in 1992. This is predicted to rise even further to 10% within the next five years. Asia and Latin America are apparently the favorite investment sites of corporate pension fund managers.

Pension, health, and welfare funds, Foreign investments, Economic aspects, Corporations

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Investment

Article Abstract:

The UK marketplace for pension funds is characterized by the dominant status of institutional investors, who hold over 60% of equities. The effective management of pension fund investments has become a major concern in the industry. Managers need to recognize and cope with the effects of changes in asset allocation and the proportion of bonds.

United Kingdom, Social policy

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Pension fund investment at the turn of the 21st Century

Article Abstract:

Issues are presented concerning the developments which have occurred in pension fund investment practices and finance theory in between 1970 and 2000. The influence of the Efficient Markets Hypothesis is discussed.

Pension Fund Investment Strategy, Management, Financial planning, Investment plans

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