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Summer 2008

Investors in every sector have endured a very volatile market over the past several months. Explore this issue of Thought magazine — "Evolving Markets, Changing Strategies" — for ideas to help navigate the turbulence and capitalize on the opportunities.

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	The Search for Higher Returns Requires Higher Levels of Expertise and Vigilance We review the challenges of balancing risk and return for investors exploring expanded investment strategies.
	A Matter of Collateral Effective collateral management can help investors meet regulatory requirements, manage risk and market uncertainty, and achieve incremental returns.
	Chief Compliance Officers: The Eye of the Storm Service providers play a critical role in easing some of the complex burdens of a fund's chief compliance officer. What should a fund look for in an administrative partner?
	Clearing a Path Through Turbulent Markets U.S. markets are using increased regulatory oversight to help reduce risk, striving for more frequent pricing and greater transparency.
	Impact of the U.S. Slowdown on Global Markets: China As China's growth slows, how long can it weather the turbulent global economy, and the challenges faced by one of its top export markets, the United States?
	Transition Management: Helping Clients Navigate Volatile Markets With global markets going through transitions of their own, outsourcing to a transition manager is a valuable complement to your in-house asset management capabilities.
	SWIFT's Big SCORE Two years into its SCORE program, SWIFT has achieved rapid growth among corporate users. Can it do the same with institutional investors?
	Creation and Redemption Learn about the inner workings of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and key differences between ETFs and mutual funds.
	Mutual Fund Derivative Holdings: Fueling the Need for Improved Risk Management We address four key areas of risk for investors: disclosure, fair valuation, ethics and the role of chief compliance officers.

Thought Magazine

Summer 2008