CPPIB focuses managers on long term
The C$337 billion CPPIB works towards a full understanding of its external managers’ strategies. These efforts, plus a customised fee structure, ensure a focus on long horizons.
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Pensions’ flawed return forecasts
We all know past performance is not indicative of future results, but a new study finds evidence that US public pensions are basing performance forecasts on their own prior experiences anyway.
Pensions add $4.8 trillion in 2017
Pension assets grew by nearly $5 trillion last year and the hottest markets were Australia, Chile and Hong Kong. Go inside the numbers of The Thinking Ahead Institute’s annual pension report.
CalSTRS to benchmark using ESG mandates
The $225 billion CalSTRS is working towards adding six equities mandates that have a specific focus on sustainability. It will benchmark traditional managers against their ESG approaches.
The habits of top ESG performers
A look at Corporate Knights’ 2018 ranking of the best companies for ESG reveals that they pay more in taxes, hire more women in executive roles, and generate more clean revenue than their peers.
Ambachtsheer calls for CFA update
Pension fund adviser Keith Ambachtsheer says the industry-leading CFA credential program needs to be more focused on the future – starting with an update to outdated reference materials.
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