ipac has an experienced investment management team that specialise in multi-manager investing. The research effort ensures investment decisions are based on a deep understanding of the investment environment. The main outcomes from our research are:

• A menu of approved asset classes.
• Understanding of the main drivers of investment returns in each asset class.
• Insight into market conditions and the risks associated with different approaches to investing at different times.
• Assessment and quantification of risks.
• Forecast of asset class risk and returns.

The investment management team draw on an extensive in-house research database. It provides insight from previous and current research activities. In addition, ipac has a consulting arrangement with Watson Wyatt for global sector strategies and manager searches. Benefits are:

• Direct access to Watson Wyatt analysts across the globe to identify new investment opportunities.
• Insight from Watson Wyatt to uncover new managers with a unique competitive edge.
• ipac analysts validate their thinking by testing conclusions with their counterparts at Watson Wyatt.

ipac also utilises high quality and independent funds research databases from third party sources such as Watson Wyatt – Dream, Mercer GIMD and Van Eyk. Plus quantitative databases and analytical tools such as IRESS, Bloomberg, InTech and SIRA. All provide valuable inputs into our investment decision making.