AP Fonden 4 (AP4)

G20 investor group wants reform

Convincing policymakers to reform laws around infrastructure, carbon emissions and other aspects of long-term, sustainable economic growth may not be easy but a G20 group has started the dialogue.

Amanda WhiteDecember 10, 2018

FRR won’t add risk, ending trend

The $41 billion French pension reserve fund had upped the return-seeking proportion of its portfolio every year since 2010 but inflation fears and expensive equities have halted the streak.

Amanda WhiteOctober 24, 2018

AP3 demands more from hedge funds

The Third Swedish National Pension Fund has cut back on hedge fund managers, citing cost, poor returns, and difficulty pinpointing the source of alpha for managers that have done well.

Sarah RundellMarch 28, 2018

Future Fund revamps equities

Australia’s sovereign wealth fund has revamped its equities portfolio to take on deliberate factor risk and target idiosyncratic risk. The fund’s head of equities, Björn Kvarnskog, explains.

Amanda WhiteSeptember 25, 2017

AP4 chief targets yield, alternatives

The new head of Sweden’s AP4, Niklas Ekvall, is seeking opportunities in emerging-market debt and alternative assets, while looking to expand on an already lauded ESG integration.

Sarah RundellMay 12, 2017

Continuity, despite change, for FRR

France’s €36.3 billion Fonds de Réserve pour les Retraites has a positive outlook for Europe and is prioritising “de-carbonisation” and active strategies to position the portfolio for new trends.

Sarah RundellOctober 7, 2016

AP3 explores equities and alternatives

AP3 looks to diversify its equity risk through an increase in alternatives. This story explores the evolution of the allocations and how it's tackling illiquidity and volatility.

Sarah RundellAugust 31, 2016

Church of England ups ante in ethical drive

Now responsible for implementation of the Church of England’s Ethical Investment Advisory Group recommendations, Edward Mason has only just begun to push the church’s brand of responsible investment and increasingly bold ethical purpose.

Sarah RundellMay 4, 2016

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G20 investor group wants reform

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FRR won’t add risk, ending trend

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AP3 demands more from hedge funds

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Future Fund revamps equities

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AP4 chief targets yield, alternatives

Sustainability

Continuity, despite change, for FRR

Equities

AP3 explores equities and alternatives

Sustainability

Church of England ups ante in ethical drive

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