AIMCo sheds more costs with NYC, Singapore offices the latest casualties
News
ACERA eyes global, more active approach for $6.6b equity portfolio
The $13.2 billion Alameda County Employees’ Retirement Association fund is planning a major overhaul of its equity portfolio, shifting from a passive US-focused approach to a more global, actively-managed strategy in an effort to boost returns. The shift will result in manager terminations and searches.
Brendan SwiftSeptember 2, 2025
Opinion
Data ‘slop’ and disinformation emerge as systemic risks for investors
Will AI-fuelled misinformation overwhelm investors’ ability to make sound decisions? The Thinking Ahead Institute’s Tim Hodgson examines the systemic risks of 'data slop' and why data provenance should be a strategic priority.
Tim HodgsonAugust 25, 2025
Sponsored Content
Have we crossed the chasm: The future of AI and the demand for data centres
The surging interest in generative AI has triggered a technological arms race, driving demand for data centres. Investors are looking to capitalise on what is often described as a generational opportunity, but as Blue Owl’s James Clarke cautions, there are several important factors to assess in partners for the long-term.
James ClarkeAugust 25, 2025
Investor Profile
Dynamic allocation earns alpha: CalSTRS’ one fund approach pays off
In an interview with Top1000funds.com, CalSTRS chief investment officer Scott Chan says the one fund approach has already started to produce alpha. Sarah Rundell looks at the drivers of success including the ability to move more dynamically and cross-asset class collaboration to take advantage of opportunities.
Sarah RundellAugust 21, 2025
News
High-stakes succession at US Fed brings investors to crossroads
Donald Trump’s next appointee as the Federal Reserve chair will be a defining moment for global investors, potentially escalating current market caution into a widespread exit from US assets, warns leading Stanford economist and finance academic Ross Levine. He outlines how the choice would impact the US debt and currency.
Darcy SongAugust 21, 2025
Real Estate
SWIB: Why real estate investors are still talking about the pandemic
The State of Wisconsin Investment Board's head of real estate Jason Rothenberg shares his views on how to address the enduring challenges for office investors. It involves a building-by-building investment approach to avoid assets at risk of conversion or demolition.
Sarah RundellAugust 19, 2025
Infrastructure
APG’s infra ramp-up: APAC markets in focus
APG Asset Management, Europe’s largest pension investor, is set to double its global infrastructure allocation in the next five years and is stepping up its push into infrastructure assets in the Asia Pacific with a focus on Australia, India and Southeast Asia and opportunistic investments in Japan and Korea.
Darcy SongAugust 18, 2025