Darcy Song, Author at Top1000funds.com

Investor Profile

Japan University Fund expands active allocation guided by risk factors

The $77 billion Japan University Fund is stepping up active strategies and introducing country-specific passive allocations as the young endowment, established only in 2022, builds out the policy portfolio. Co-CIO and the head of global investment department Naoya Sugimoto speaks about JUF's vision and manager expectations.

Darcy SongJuly 8, 2025

News

KIC eyes pivot to total portfolio approach in latest review

The $206.5 billion Korea Investment Corporation has become the latest asset owner weighing a shift into the total portfolio approach in an attempt to boost investment returns. After putting out an RFP for a consulting partner in May, it will conduct a review into early next year about TPA's feasibility.

Darcy SongJuly 3, 2025

Sustainability

Canada’s anti-greenwashing rule sparks far-reaching impact for pensions

Canadian pension giants are grappling with the complex consequences of a national anti-greenwashing rule, which could leave businesses more exposed to legal challenges for issuing environmental claims. CPPIB’s retreat from its net zero target is an indication that compliance anxiety is adding complexity and divergence in climate reporting among funds.

Darcy SongJune 26, 2025

Investor Profile

How NBIM spots portfolio managers’ biases using AI

Norges Bank Investment Management is using an internally developed engine powered by AI to monitor and measure its portfolio managers’ skills, aiming to improve efficiency of trades and decision making, and save costs. Head of Singapore and co-head of equity trading Sumer Dewan gives a run-down of the program.

Darcy SongJune 24, 2025

News

Real assets, public equity the key as Oregon PERS gets climate mandate

The US state of Oregon is on the cusp of passing a legislation that will require the $100 billion Oregon Public Employees Retirement System to invest in clean energy wherever possible as it aims for a net-zero portfolio by 2050.

Darcy SongJune 20, 2025

FIS Harvard 2025

Future AI winners will command hardware, training data power

The current versions of AI are helpful at the “partial automation” of tasks, but the last mile of training to reach “full automation” will come with a dramatic escalation of costs. For investors who want to place their capital most effectively, there are some ways to spot an AI winner.

Darcy SongJune 4, 2025

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Japan University Fund expands active allocation guided by risk factors

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KIC eyes pivot to total portfolio approach in latest review

Sustainability

Canada’s anti-greenwashing rule sparks far-reaching impact for pensions

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How NBIM spots portfolio managers’ biases using AI

News

Real assets, public equity the key as Oregon PERS gets climate mandate

FIS Harvard 2025

Future AI winners will command hardware, training data power

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