Tempted by more opportunites and better flexibility, European and UK pension funds are turning to global equity mandates and away from domestic holdings.

The shape of Greece’s recovery from its recent ratings downgrade could take many forms, but the situation is currently causing concern among its European neighbours who fear the extent to which they may get caught up in the wash of the nation’s flailing economy.

A realignment of sovereign and corporate debt has created several bond market opportunities for companies and investors in central and eastern Europe.

Political instability in former Soviet states is enough to put many investors off. But the region is home to an abundance of minerals and could play a key part in institutional portfolio diversification.

How can asset managers regain trust after selling investors products that left them exposed during the crisis? asks Henry Smith.

Hermes’ CEO Rupert Clarke explains how the firm’s long-standing commitment to ESG values and transparency will help in its mission to attract a wealth of third-party business over the next five years.

While pension funds might not feel the long-term effects of the BP crisis, those holding such equities should re-examine their investment strategies to avoid any short-term adversity.

As the old guard of quantitative investing retire into the periphery, performance-focused pragmatists are coming to the fore, writes Yuri Bender.