Is low-volatility equity for real?
Low-volatility equity approaches have delivered for 10 years. As their popularity rises, Mercer looks at potential uses, causes for concern, and whether it's time to move in another direction.
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NZ Super looks to factors, carbon
The NZ$33 billion NZ Super is looking to increase its exposure to equity factors and implement the next phase of its climate strategy, which includes decarbonising existing factor mandates.
Data science good value for investors
A case study looking at University of California Investments' reporting of illiquid asset valuations shows how institutional investors can use data science to improve operational efficiency.
TelstraSuper: allocation authority
Graeme Miller, CIO at the A$21 billion TelstraSuper fund, has beefed up the staff and processes committed to asset allocation and adopted an empowering vision of world-class funds management.
Climate-risk plan for sovereign funds
The One Planet Sovereign Wealth Fund Working Group has published a framework to help large investors make climate-change analysis a part of their decision-making, for better long-term allocation.
Funds team up on G7 priorities
A group of institutional investors are collaborating to address the G7 priorities of climate change, gender inequality and the infrastructure gap, agreeing to commit resources and expertise.
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