scholarly journals How do the consideration of non-normal return distributions and of higher moments influence the optimal asset allocation in Swiss pension funds?

2018 ◽  
Vol 107 (5) ◽  
pp. 547-561
Author(s):  
Philipp Müller ◽  
Joël Wagner
Keyword(s):  
Asset Allocation ◽  
Pension Funds ◽  
Higher Moments ◽  
Return Distributions

scholarly journals A comparison of retirement saving using discretionary investment and Regulation 28

2018 ◽  
Vol 21 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gizelle D. Willows ◽  
Thomas Burgers ◽  
Darron West
Keyword(s):  
South Africa ◽  
South African ◽  
Asset Allocation ◽  
Pension Funds ◽  
Investment Risk ◽  
Retirement Savings ◽  
Primary Reason ◽  
Risk And Return ◽  
Retirement Saving ◽  
Retirement Fund

Background: There is growing uncertainty in global society with regard to how retirement savings should be approached. The primary reason for this is that most societies do not save enough and their citizens run out of money during retirement. Aim: This study investigates whether the limitations imposed by Regulation 28 of the Pension Funds Act of South Africa encourage optimal asset allocation and reduce investment risk for retirement savings when contrasted with discretionary investment. Setting: The study looks at hypothetical individuals who are subject to tax and retirement consequences as administered by South African legislation. Methods: A quantitative risk and return analysis was performed while considering two hypothetical investors who are identical in all aspects other than their choice of investments. Results: The findings indicate that Regulation 28 is effective in reducing the investment risk of retirement savings; however, it may also force the investor to sacrifice wealth. Conclusion: Depending on the tax bracket in which the investor sits, discretionary investment may be preferential to investing in a retirement fund under the mandate of Regulation 28.

scholarly journals Long-term cash flows of mandatory and voluntary pension funds in Croatia and their impact on asset allocation

2021 ◽  
Vol 45 (2) ◽  
pp. 229-255
Author(s):  
Eva Horvat ◽  
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Mladen Latkovic ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Asset Allocation ◽  
Cash Flows ◽  
Pension Funds

scholarly journals Abnormal Portfolio Asset Allocation Model: Review

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
pp. 46-54
Author(s):  
Nurfadhlina Bt Abdul Halima ◽  
Dwi Susanti ◽  
Alit Kartiwa ◽  
Endang Soeryana Hasbullah
Keyword(s):  
Asset Allocation ◽  
Asset Returns ◽  
Higher Moments ◽  
Investment Portfolio ◽  
Allocation Model ◽  
Model Review ◽  
The Mean ◽  
Mean Variance ◽  
Skewness And Kurtosis ◽  
Normally Distributed

It has been widely studied how investors will allocate their assets to an investment when the return of assets is normally distributed. In this context usually, the problem of portfolio optimization is analyzed using mean-variance. When asset returns are not normally distributed, the mean-variance analysis may not be appropriate for selecting the optimum portfolio. This paper will examine the consequences of abnormalities in the process of allocating investment portfolio assets. Here will be shown how to adjust the mean-variance standard as a basic framework for asset allocation in cases where asset returns are not normally distributed. We will also discuss the application of the optimum strategies for this problem. Based on the results of literature studies, it can be concluded that the expected utility approximation involves averages, variances, skewness, and kurtosis, and can be extended to even higher moments.

scholarly journals Pension Scheme Asset Allocation with Taxation Arbitrage, Risk Sharing and Default Insurance

2004 ◽  
Vol 10 (5) ◽  
pp. 1111-1131 ◽  
Author(s):  
C. M. S. Sutcliffe
Keyword(s):  
Private Sector ◽  
Asset Allocation ◽  
Risk Sharing ◽  
Pension Funds ◽  
The Other ◽  
Pension Scheme ◽  
Economic Factors ◽  
Risk Return ◽  
Pension Schemes ◽  
Arbitrage Risk

ABSTRACTThe asset allocation is a crucial decision for pension funds, and this paper analyses the economic factors which determine this choice. The analysis proceeds on the basis that, in the absence of taxation, risk sharing and default insurance, the asset allocation between equities and bonds is indeterminate and governed by the risk/return preferences of the trustees and the employer. If the employing company and its shareholders are subject to taxation, there is a tax advantage in a largely bond allocation. Risk sharing between the employer and the employees often means that one group favours a high equity allocation, while the other favours a low equity allocation. Underpriced default insurance creates an incentive for a high equity allocation. When taxation, risk sharing and underpriced default insurance are all present, it is concluded that the appropriate asset allocation varies with the circumstances of the scheme; but that a high equity allocation is probably inappropriate for many private sector pension schemes.

Asset allocation under higher moments with the GARCH filter

2014 ◽  
Vol 49 (1) ◽  
pp. 235-254
Author(s):  
Ryo Kinoshita
Keyword(s):  
Asset Allocation ◽  
Higher Moments
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