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		<title><![CDATA[The Long and Winding Road: Canadian Institutional Investing in an Unconstrained Environment]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=147697]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[Until recently, investors who desired greater non-domestic exposure were forced to use derivatives or convoluted pooled on pool strategies. In the former, they gave up alpha, and in the latter they sacrificed simplicity while encountering unnecessary legal/consulting fees. The elimination of the Foreign Property Rule FPR changes the playing field...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[The Complexities of Global Credit Investing]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=147699]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[The term "global credit" may have slightly different connotations to different investors. To some investors, it refers to a pure global corporate bond portfolio, while to others it is a broad strategy that also includes Agencies, mortgages and other spread sectors. However it is defined, global credit has gained significance...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 15 Mar 2005 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[A Global Fixed Income Approach to Absolute Return]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=147700]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[This paper describes how an unconstrained long-only global fixed income strategy, managed against the Lehman Brothers Global Aggregate Index, can serve as the framework for an absolute return strategy. Both strategies would have the same investment universe, but the absolute return strategy would include long and short positions. In an...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Mar 2005 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[The Evolution of Global Fixed Income Markets]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=147698]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[This paper describes how changes in the issuance of debt around the globe have created more opportunities for higher returns at lower levels of risk for investors. Increases in the issuance and liquidity of global corporate bonds and other spread sectors have led many investors to make a strategic move...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Feb 2005 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[(I can't get no) Satisfaction: Managing Systematic and Active Risk in Today's Environment]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=148004]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[The environment facing defined benefit pension plans today is probably the most hostile on record. In this tempestuous environment, effective management of systematic and active risks is more important than ever. Systematic risks can be reduced through effective diversification, but can never be eliminated completely. Active risks, or alpha risks,...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Feb 2005 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Why Global Equity?]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=148006]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[This paper begins with a brief overview of the historical trends in international and U.S. equities and shows that, over the long term, adding non-U.S. equity allocations has improved the overall risk/reward profile. It then outline the major forces supporting a global equity approach and examine how best to take...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 -0800</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Why Small Is Still Beautiful]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=148005]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[This research paper reviews the evidence on the small cap effect and discusses its implications for building better global portfolios. There is a size value premium in the market. Sponsors investing in global small caps can diversify their alpha sources and broaden out their opportunity set in the global arena....]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 18 Oct 2004 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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		<title><![CDATA[Finding Opportunities in Emerging Markets: The Case for Investing in Emerging Markets]]></title>
		<link><![CDATA[http://jobfunctions.bnet.com/abstract.aspx?docid=148007]]></link>
		<description><![CDATA[This paper argues the case for emerging markets as a dedicated asset class for long-term investors. Profound structural changes have taken place over the last 15 years that have made emerging markets a vital contributor to the world economy. Emerging markets have evolved to the point where there are excellent...]]></description>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 26 Apr 2004 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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