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SDG-aligned private equity proves winning formula at AP1
It's possible for private equity investors to add value by integrating ESG. Swedish buffer fund AP1 is tapping the benefits.
Sarah RundellOctober 11, 2023
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How Swiss PUBLICA integrates climate risk
PUBLICA, one of the largest pension funds in Switzerland, has built a bespoke equity benchmark to reduce climate risk. It's not the consequence of any target to reduce emissions in the portfolio or wider ESG legislation. Senior portfolio manager Frederik von Ameln explains the process behind the strategy.
Sarah RundellOctober 3, 2023
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CalPERS reviews factor allocation
As CalPERS navigates more change at the top following Nicole Musicco decision to leave, the investment committee ploughs on with an annual review of the public equity portfolio where discussions focus on the factor weighted strategy and engagement on executive pay.
Sarah RundellOctober 3, 2023
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Railpen: Fiduciary management in practice
Railpen has combined its fiduciary and risk management roles enhancing the fiduciary element across investment strategy and developing a risk model that fits better with the long-term thinking of a pension fund explains Mads Gosvig, the fund's chief officer, fiduciary and investment management.
Sarah RundellSeptember 19, 2023
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Florida SBA hikes pay levels; portfolio managers gain most
Florida State Board of Administration has significantly increased compensation for its investment professionals in line with midway pay levels at peer funds. Early stage portfolio managers see the sharpest rises reflecting competition in that corner of the market but the SBA is also paying more to its back office staff.
Sarah RundellSeptember 18, 2023
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Why City of Austin goes evergreen in first private markets foray
With a new funded policy in place, CIO David Kushner is building a new private markets allocation at COAERS. He explains why private credit evergreen investments make a good starting point for a new private markets allocation that will make up 10 per cent of the fund.
Sarah RundellSeptember 14, 2023