LGIM Blog – John Southall, Head of Solutions Research

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John works on financial modelling, investment strategy development and thought leadership. He also gets involved in bespoke strategy work. John used to work as a pensions consultant before joining LGIM in 2011. He has a PhD in dynamical systems and is a qualified actuary.

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How should investors capture the shape of returns when making long-term return estimates across different asset classes?

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Running on into retirement?

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Mind the risk: The value of valuations

We believe changes in risk should be considered alongside changes in return when tilting portfolios through time, as they can have a surprisingly large impact on efficient decision-making.

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Dynamic discount rates: wider benefits for risk management?

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The best versus the rest

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Capital market assumptions: estimating long-term returns

How should investors go about setting long-term return estimates across different asset classes?

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Investing for the endgame at low spreads

As credit spreads have tightened, what could this mean for endgame investors’ investment strategies?

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CDS: A credit-sensitive subject

What are the considerations when sizing credit default swaps (CDS) in your credit hedging portfolio?

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Unlocking surplus: adapting to an evolving endgame

DB schemes are maturing, but the endgame is in a fascinating state of flux. Here’s how we’re ensuring our quantitative frameworks remain flexible as the regulatory backdrop shifts.

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