Despite a decline in the german economy, a glut of interest in the country’s ageing population’s responsible attitude to retirement security has bolstered inflows

After many months of equity aversion, some Swedish funds are regaining an appetite for the asset class, writes Caroline Liinanki

After the long-awaited reform of the Norwegian pension system, some in the industry are still not satisfied that the market is operating to the best of its ability. Spencer Anderson investigates

After a solid year in terms of new pension fund clients, Allianz Global Investors – Europe’s CEO Elizabeth Corley tells Spencer Anderson what plans the asset manager has for next year and whether a pan-European vehicle is feasible

Amid widespread losses from the global downturn, a growing number of funds are combing their files and taking legal action in the battle against fraud

Investors expect – and are willing to pay for – hedge funds to provide returns based purely on manager skill, but is there another way?

All eyes in 2009 will be on the success, or otherwise, of world governments’ economic stimulation packages. Martin Fagan investigates