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New study flags risk in Dutch pensions’ concentrated stock strategy

Under strict ESG guidelines and pressure to closely engage with their investee companies, Dutch pension funds have developed an affinity for concentrated equity allocations with some owning as few as 65 stocks in their entire portfolio. But the Erasmus University flagged the diversification risk and higher volatility the strategy introduces.
Darcy SongJuly 31, 2025
Investor Profile

NBIM eyes Asia’s growth as global capital shifts east 

The $1.8 trillion Norges Bank Investment Management marks the 15th anniversary of its Singapore office this year, with the unit now firmly established as its Asia-Pacific stronghold. As regional growth set to continue in the coming decade, NBIM is well-positioned to capitalise on it, says Singapore head Sumer Dewan.
Darcy SongJuly 17, 2025
Infrastructure

Temasek chases core-plus infra, creates private credit offshoot

The $338 billion Singapore state investor Temasek is contemplating allocating more capital to core-plus infrastructure projects, especially those related to data centres, energy transition and ageing facilities. The fund also spun out a standalone private credit platform called Aranda from its in-house credit team last fiscal year. 
Darcy SongJuly 11, 2025
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