Sarah Rundell, Author at Top1000funds.com

Investor Profile

Dynamic allocation earns alpha: CalSTRS’ one fund approach pays off

In an interview with Top1000funds.com, CalSTRS chief investment officer Scott Chan says the one fund approach has already started to produce alpha. Sarah Rundell looks at the drivers of success including the ability to move more dynamically and cross-asset class collaboration to take advantage of opportunities.

Sarah RundellAugust 21, 2025

Real Estate

SWIB: Why real estate investors are still talking about the pandemic

The State of Wisconsin Investment Board's head of real estate Jason Rothenberg shares his views on how to address the enduring challenges for office investors. It involves a building-by-building investment approach to avoid assets at risk of conversion or demolition.

Sarah RundellAugust 19, 2025

Investor Profile

BCI: A masterclass in private debt

British Columbia Investment Management Corporation has been investing in private debt since 2018. Global head of public markets Daniel Garant, whose team oversees private debt, articulates the secrets of success at a time of fierce competition for returns as more investors pile into the asset class, tightening credit spreads.

Sarah RundellAugust 14, 2025

Technology

Responsible AI: Railpen lays out the risks

Much is written extolling the investor opportunities inherent in AI at a time policy makers continue to prioritise deregulation and innovation over safety, but a new report from £34 billion Railpen on the risks AI holds for investors' portfolio companies provides a valuable reality check.

Sarah RundellAugust 14, 2025

Investor Profile

A rock and a hard place: GEPF on the challenges of transitioning coal

Reducing exposure to the risk in coal is particularly challenging for South Africa’s $122 billion Government Employees Pension Fund. ESG manager Belaina Negash explains the complexities due to the industry's tie with the economy and the fund's transition framework.

Sarah RundellAugust 12, 2025

Asset Allocation

France’s FRR ups risk in line with longer term investment horizon

Fonds de reserve pour les retraites (FRR), France’s €21 billion ($24 billion) pension reserve fund, has increased its weighting to equity in line with a new strategic asset allocation to reflect the investor's longer return horizon. It is also eyeing more unlisted assets including private equity, private debt and infrastructure.

Sarah RundellAugust 7, 2025

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Investor Profile

Dynamic allocation earns alpha: CalSTRS’ one fund approach pays off

Real Estate

SWIB: Why real estate investors are still talking about the pandemic

Investor Profile

BCI: A masterclass in private debt

Technology

Responsible AI: Railpen lays out the risks

Investor Profile

A rock and a hard place: GEPF on the challenges of transitioning coal

Asset Allocation

France’s FRR ups risk in line with longer term investment horizon

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