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Transition portfolios of stocks and cash
Forget traditional portfolios of stocks and bonds, in portfolios of the future, low yielding bonds could be ditched for cash suggest FIS2020 Digital panellists.
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Alaska focuses on risk, cautious outlook
A year ago, the Alaska Permanent Fund appointed its first chief risk and compliance officer, Sebastian Vadakumcherry. With current investment conditions, and a move to a more conservative outlook, the relationship between Vadakumcherry and CIO, Marcus Frampton is proving its worth. We look at the fund’s approach to risk, its outlook for capital markets, and how data will give it an edge.
Amanda WhiteNovember 13, 2019
Milken Global Conference
Urgency needed in infrastructure
There is an urgent need for infrastructure investment that cannot wait, according to Jim Yong Kim, former president of the World Bank and now partner and vice president of Global Infrastructure Partners.
Amanda WhiteMay 7, 2019
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Geopolitics: portfolio implications
For most investors recognising whether geopolitical tensions are a short term blip, or a long-term systemic shift is key to understanding how those risks inform investment decisions. Amanda White spoke to investors about the impact of geopolitical risk on their portfolios.
Organisational Design
Alaska keeps C-suite interviews public
The $64.9 billion Alaska Permanent Fund’s new CIO interviewed for the role while the public watched and listened. A history of transparency at APF defies sovereign funds’ reputation for secrecy.
Sarah RundellNovember 1, 2018
IFSWF Conference
Collaboration will get you everywhere
The new chair and deputy chair of IFSWF preached the importance of sovereign wealth funds forming partnerships to access elusive assets, gain new insights and invest sustainably.
Amanda WhiteSeptember 21, 2018
Opinion
Alaska’s plan for great partnerships
The Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation recognises three kinds of partnerships - with managers, specialised advisers and institutional peers - and has a plan for how to get the most out of each.
Russell Read and Steve MoseleyJuly 18, 2018
Investor Profile
Alaska Permanent braces for cash call
Alaska’s APFC faces an uncertain future as state lawmakers consider tapping into it to address budget shortfalls. The potential cash call makes fund CEO Angela Rodell’s job that much tougher.
Sarah RundellNovember 14, 2017