Sarah Rundell, Author at Top1000funds.com

Sustainability

Don’t let distractions thwart ESG focus

Potential deregulation will tempt investors away from ESG strategies in 2017. But MSCI advises that physical risks and Asian transitions show the wisdom of staying focused on the long term.

Sarah RundellFebruary 8, 2017

Asset Allocation

NEST diversifies via high-yield bonds

UK multi-employer fund pushes for better returns in fixed income with an active global high-yield bond fund, while stressing ESG principles and long-term relationships with asset managers.

Sarah RundellFebruary 3, 2017

Strategy

PGGM, APG lead Dutch sustainability push

Two of the Netherlands’ largest fund managers, PGGM and APG, are developing investment strategies designed to help boost the United Nations’ sustainable development goals.

Sarah RundellFebruary 1, 2017

Investor Profile

Wellcome sterling bet eases Brexit pain

Calling sterling correctly ahead of Brexit and sitting patiently in large caps are key components of Wellcome Trust’s success, which means more money for fighting drug-resistant infections.

Sarah RundellJanuary 25, 2017

Asset Allocation

KWAP charts alternative course in 2017

Malaysia’s KWAP fund for public officials will further diversify its asset allocation in the year ahead, increasing investment in alternatives; it will also continue to pursue sharia compliance.

Sarah RundellJanuary 20, 2017

Asset Classes

OPTrust is making investment look easy

Canada’s OPTrust has impressive stats. In 2015, it returned 8 per cent and remained fully funded. Its plans for the year ahead include infrastructure, hedge funds and managing even more in-house.

Sarah RundellJanuary 18, 2017

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Sustainability

Don’t let distractions thwart ESG focus

Asset Allocation

NEST diversifies via high-yield bonds

Strategy

PGGM, APG lead Dutch sustainability push

Investor Profile

Wellcome sterling bet eases Brexit pain

Asset Allocation

KWAP charts alternative course in 2017

Asset Classes

OPTrust is making investment look easy

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