Sarah Rundell, Author at Top1000funds.com

Technology

CalPERS board warned of risks in AI investments including China innovation

An investment banking expert has warned the CalPERS board of the risks inherent in AI, emphasising the importance of investors understanding how their exposure to AI is at risk because of Chinese competitors.

Sarah RundellFebruary 4, 2026

Featured Story

Dutch pension funds face tech reckoning, warns central bank

The Netherlands' Central Bank has warned the country's pension funds that their €150 billion ($177 billion) investments in tech companies, representing almost 43 per cent of their listed equities portfolios and 8 per cent of their total balance sheet, is at risk from a potential AI bubble.

Sarah RundellFebruary 3, 2026

Investor Profile

Cost, efficiency and less directs: AIMCo’s CIO spells out new strategy

AIMCo's new CIO Justin Lord explains why he is upbeat about investment opportunities and the fund manager's new governance after a tumultuous few years. Prioritising costs, efficiency and cutting back on direct investments in private equity, he articulates the opportunities ahead including in infrastructure and private credit.

Sarah RundellFebruary 1, 2026

Featured Story

NBIM prioritises trading efficiency, AI and culture in three-year plan

The largest investor in the world, Norges Bank Investment Management, is investing in AI to reduce costs, increase trading efficiency, and make better active decisions. The fund has set out its three-year strategy which also includes focusing on targeting managers with more flexibility to express negative views.

Sarah RundellJanuary 29, 2026

Private Equity

Private equity: Arizona’s ASRS argues the case for secondaries

The $50 billion Arizona State Retirement System is pushing into private equity secondaries, actively looking to invest in stakes being overloaded by other LPs, in a strategy that will complement its co-investments program and SMA investments with external managers. It’s looking for opportunities across the US and Europe.

Sarah RundellJanuary 28, 2026

Investor Profile

TIFF plays the long game in venture capital

The $9 billion asset manager for 500 US endowments and foundations, TIFF, is famed for its PE and venture capital allocation. Head of private markets Brendon Parry reflects on his priorities, including navigating the winners and losers of AI, and leaning into independent sponsors and relationships with the best managers.

Sarah RundellJanuary 27, 2026

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Technology

CalPERS board warned of risks in AI investments including China innovation

Featured Story

Dutch pension funds face tech reckoning, warns central bank

Investor Profile

Cost, efficiency and less directs: AIMCo’s CIO spells out new strategy

Featured Story

NBIM prioritises trading efficiency, AI and culture in three-year plan

Private Equity

Private equity: Arizona’s ASRS argues the case for secondaries

Investor Profile

TIFF plays the long game in venture capital

California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)

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