Global Financial Stability Report, September 2005: Aspects of Global Asset Allocation
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Summary:
This paper analyzes aspects of global asset allocation. It examines how different institutional investors follow vastly different procedures when allocating assets, reflecting various time horizons, liability structures, and “cultural backgrounds.” It aims to provide some insight into the decision-making process of investors. The paper highlights that understanding the basis for investor decisions is useful when analyzing their asset allocation decisions and related capital flows across borders and asset classes. The paper also discusses the implications for financial stability of proposals and potential changes in accounting policy.
Series:
Global Financial Stability Report No. 2005/004
Subject:
Asset allocation Asset and liability management Expenditure Financial institutions Hedge funds Insurance companies Mutual funds Pension spending
Frequency:
Biannually
English
Publication Date:
September 30, 2005
ISBN/ISSN:
9781451969535/1729-701X
Stock No:
GFSREA2005102
Pages:
38
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