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SWIB talks active equity as a Best Ideas portfolio takes off
Susan Schmidt, head of public equities at SWIB talks about the fund's new Best Ideas portfolio. Despite technology's reach and market efficiencies, there is still ample room for a fundamental approach where human skill and a unique investment culture find mispriced opportunities.
Sarah RundellMay 25, 2023
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CalPERS’ leadership trio on culture, mission and responsibility
CalPERS stands out among its global peers with three women leading the organisation as chair, CEO and CIO. Amanda White spent time (on zoom) with the group to find out what drives the leadership team and how collaboration and a shared mission are creating an innovative investment culture.
Amanda WhiteMay 4, 2023
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Finland’s VER warns impact of higher rates on private markets still unknown
Timo Löyttyniemi, CEO at VER is focused on how the fund's asset managers have handled the impact of higher interest rates in private markets. It's about to become apparent if they've successfully hedged interest rate risk; re-financed, and reduced total leverage levels to manage higher borrowing costs.
Sarah RundellMay 2, 2023
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A new SAA at Connecticut allocates more to risk assets in manager shakeup
Since joining the Connecticut retirement plans as CIO just under two years ago, Ted Wright has developed a new strategic asset allocation that has bumped up the allocation to private assets. Top1000funds.com talks to him about risk budgets, a manager shakeup and diversity.
Sarah RundellApril 27, 2023
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UN Pension Fund back on track after 2022, as low costs pay off
The United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund, UNJSPF, is clawing back 2022 losses with assets under management currently valued at $82 billion and the fund experiencing a positive return of 5 per cent so far this year.
Sarah RundellApril 26, 2023
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West Virginia CIO fears anti-ESG politics threaten fiduciary independence
Like many other US pension funds, West Virginia Investment Management Board’s (IMB) proxy vote has been a lightning rod for anti-ESG sentiment. CEO/CIO, Craig Slaughter explains why he fears recent legislative changes could herald the beginning of a threat to the fund's fiduciary independence.
Sarah RundellApril 20, 2023
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PGGM’s private equity priorities: Impact, Paris-alignment and co-investment
After four years as CIO at ABP, Diane Griffioen has joined PGGM as head of private equity where her focus is on driving Paris-alignment, impact and co-investment across the €23 billion portfolio.
Sarah RundellApril 13, 2023
