Sarah Rundell, Author at Top1000funds.com

Asset Allocation

Ireland ISIF sparks local economy

The Ireland Strategic Investment Fund pours money into private markets in the local economy that are underserved, to spark GDP growth. Despite challenges finding opportunities, it works.

Sarah RundellFebruary 23, 2018

Investor Profile

GEPF shows value of governance

A controversial loan and an accounting scandal at an investee company demonstrate the value of ESG practices at the $131 billion South African Government Employees Pension Fund.

Sarah RundellFebruary 21, 2018

Sustainability

Report gives EU funds ESG guidance

The High-Level Expert Group’s 2018 report provides a range of recommendations for how Europe’s pension funds can better address the risks and opportunities ESG concerns pose for their portfolios.

Sarah RundellFebruary 5, 2018

Asset Classes

Canada’s Caisse innovates in PE

The $233.3 billion pension fund, CDPQ, is looking to expand its sizeable private-equity allocation with moves into emerging markets and unconventional deals. Flexibility is essential.

Sarah RundellFebruary 2, 2018

Governance

North Carolina treasurer up for a fight

The head of North Carolina’s pension fund, Treasurer Dale Folwell, is dropping some managers, calling out others, and remaining cautious about reallocating capital – all without a CIO.

Sarah RundellJanuary 25, 2018

Investor Profile

Taiwan’s BLF still diversifying

From elevating the focus on multi-asset and alternatives allocations to expanding its roster of external managers, the Bureau of Labor Funds’ plans for 2018 are about diffusing the risk.

Sarah RundellJanuary 16, 2018

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Asset Allocation

Ireland ISIF sparks local economy

Investor Profile

GEPF shows value of governance

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Report gives EU funds ESG guidance

Asset Classes

Canada’s Caisse innovates in PE

Governance

North Carolina treasurer up for a fight

Investor Profile

Taiwan’s BLF still diversifying

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