South Dakota pension’s long view
At the South Dakota Investment Council, the quest for value has led to long-term strategies, contrarian moves in real estate and debt, plus a focus on hiring and retaining young, local talent.
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UK watchdog set to back pension mergers
The UK Financial Conduct Authority’s upcoming report is expected to call for consolidation in pension funds, tighter controls on active management fees and greater transparency.
A strict Régime
Tight controls dictate strategy at the French public service pension scheme – including a commitment to socially responsible investing – but diversification options have increased.
Ericsson picking stocks again
In a move that differentiates it from the herd, the fund for employees of Ericsson, has added active long-only managers for a concentrated equities portfolio of 30-50 shares, shunning passive.
Equity on Blue Sky horizon
Dutch fiduciary manager Blue Sky Group must navigate a regulatory environment that demands clarity for trustees as it seeks to add defensive equity in emerging markets and considers private debt.
CAAT sheds public equity
Canada’s fully funded Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology Pension Fund will move 15 per cent of its assets from public equities to real assets and private equity, following a review.
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