Sarah Rundell, Author at Top1000funds.com

Asset Allocation

Hedge funds still in style at Varma

Reima Rytsölä, chief investment officer at Finland’s largest private pension insurance company, sticks with the fund’s longstanding interest in hedge funds and extends its risk premia strategies.

Sarah RundellJune 14, 2017

Sustainability

PGGM touts circular economy

Dutch manager echoes new TIIP/Toniic report that states an economic model of renewable resources and continuous reuse of materials is emerging and investors need to get on board.

Sarah RundellJune 5, 2017

Asset Allocation

UTAM favours equities, private credit

The University of Toronto Asset Management Corporation adopts passive moves into US equities, active allocations to international shares and select opportunities in private credit markets.

Sarah RundellMay 31, 2017

Investor Profile

Ford Foundation seeks social returns

The Ford Foundation has committed $1 billion over 10 years to mission-related investment strategies that earn financial and social returns, challenging others to adopt the same approach.

Sarah RundellMay 26, 2017

Asset Allocation

LPP’s pooling ahead of the game

LPP’s chief investment officer is convinced proper governance is the key to fund collaborations. He has Lancashire County and London pensions on similar paths and has bulked up in-house prowess.

Sarah RundellMay 22, 2017

Investor Profile

OPERS keeps it simple and succeeds

OPERS’ successful formula continues to prioritise traditional investment – with passive strategies in equities and bonds – over private markets and active, skills-based approaches.

Sarah RundellMay 15, 2017