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Fall 2009

Mindful of the events that forever changed the financial markets, this issue of Thought, titled Forward Focus, centers on issues that are critical to mitigating risk and addressing regulatory change while continuing to improve efficiency and enhance returns.
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The Great Debate: European Pension Fund Management - Outsource or In-House?
The right fiduciary management model can address the increasing complexity and pressures of securing long-term growth.

U.S. Market Changes Affect Clearing & Settlement
Two significant changes to the clearing and settlement structure in the United States may affect how you conduct business.

Derivatives Compass: Are You On Course?
An increased focus on systemic risk brings additional requirements in four major areas.

How to Generate Greater Alpha, Safely
Integrating key capabilities in order to safely meet the challenges of an integrated long/short investment strategy.

Securities Lending: Managing Value Generation and Risk
The right agent lender can offer a number of techniques to help manage risk.

New DOL Rules Cast Cloud of Confusion Among Plan Service Providers
Rules designed to increase transparency left pension plans and their providers struggling to sort out the requirements.

Releasing the Value of Cash
A four-step process for getting the most out of your cash, from forecasting to investment.

Collateral Rising: Managing Counterparty Risk with OTC Derivatives Collateral Management
What are the implications of rapid growth and regulatory changes for firms trading in over-the-counter derivatives?

The Changing Global Regulatory Environment
J.P. Morgan's International Government Relations group provides an overview of key themes running through regulatory reforms.

Regulation of Collective Funds: Threat or Opportunity?
The evolution of the UCITS fund framework and key points of its most recently proposed reforms: UCITS IV.

Custodians to Drive Automation in the Quest for Control and Efficiency
Global custodians have helped clear a path through financial market turbulence.

Best Practices for Third-Party Hedge Fund Administrators
The right third-party administrator can provide important benefits to hedge fund managers.

House Education and Labor Committee Proposes DB Funding Legislation
Examining the key elements of H.R. 2989, including recent Internal Revenue Service guidance.

Collateral Management: Expanding Role, Increasing Complexity
Institutions face an important decision: increase infrastructure spending or turn to an outsourcing provider.

Thought Magazine

Fall 2009