Denmark’s PKA goes for wind farms
The top-five Danish pension fund, PKA, has made a bigger push into alternatives than its peers, and a good chunk of that allocation comes from direct investment in offshore and onshore wind farms.
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ATP factors in many adjustments
Denmark's $126.9 billion ATP has excelled using allocations to risk factors such as interest rates and inflation, along with frequent tinkering - all based on a robust decision-making process.
AP3 demands more from hedge funds
The Third Swedish National Pension Fund has cut back on hedge fund managers, citing cost, poor returns, and difficulty pinpointing the source of alpha for managers that have done well.
UK’s Brunel ready to pool assets
Brunel Pension Partnership is starting its consolidation of 10 local government pension schemes into one mega fund. CIO Mark Mansley cites pragmatism and cost among the guiding objectives.
Research fund embraces innovation
In 2005, the $3 billion WARF embraced a risk parity strategy with a portable alpha overlay. Despite many doubters, the plan has been a success - and the fund still has that experimental ethos.
Church Commissioners prepares early
The Church of England's $11.1 billion endowment emphasises having plans in place before markets become minefields. CIO Tom Joy also goes against trends, and he's most particular about managers.
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