Sarah Rundell, Author at Top1000funds.com

Governance

How UK’s LGPS still has a long way to go creating a Canadian model

The UK’s new Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves just returned from a trip to Toronto where was gleaning ideas from Maple 8 bosses on how to emulate a “Canadian style” pension model. But it will require a governance overhaul to create a Maple 8 in the UK.

Sarah RundellAugust 27, 2024

Featured Story

NBIM transparently explains half year results

The semi annual report of Norway’s sovereign wealth fund is testament to its commitment to transparency, unambiguously outlining the half year results which came in 0.04% under benchmark. The fund did benefit from a nearly 15% exposure to tech stocks, but was let down by returns in renewable energy infrastructure.

Sarah RundellAugust 22, 2024

Investor Profile

How the tech surge has hit active management at Denmark’s AP Pension

The active equity strategy of Denmark’s €23 billion AP Pension – which focuses on a narrow exposure to a small set of high conviction, quality companies - has been hit by the surge in tech stocks, none more so than Nvidia. Investment director Pernille Jessen explains the problem.

Sarah RundellAugust 20, 2024

Investor Profile

USS swings into surplus but flags re-think after Thames losses

USS says losses in Thames Water have led to deep reflection on how it will invest in regulated assets in the future, flagging the need for consistent regulation to support pension fund investment. As the fund celebrates its 50th year it records a surplus for the first time since 2008.

Sarah RundellAugust 15, 2024

Featured Story

UK’s GMPF: Why institutional investors are pushing into the rental market

A chronic shortage of housing in the UK has resulted in long waiting lists for social housing and young people left priced out of ownership. The experience of the Greater Manchester Pension Fund, investing more in the sector, provides lessons for other investors in jurisdictions with a housing shortage.

Sarah RundellAugust 13, 2024

Investor Profile

GPIF finds gaps in manager engagement with Japanese corporates

The annual survey by Japan’s 245.98 trillion yen ($1.5 trillion) Government Pension Investment Fund, measuring asset manager engagement of listed companies, finds purposeful and constructive dialogue between investors and companies remains challenging. Lacklustre asset manager engagement with investee companies comes as GPIF seeks to widen its manager pool.

Sarah RundellAugust 13, 2024

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Governance

How UK’s LGPS still has a long way to go creating a Canadian model

Featured Story

NBIM transparently explains half year results

Investor Profile

How the tech surge has hit active management at Denmark’s AP Pension

Investor Profile

USS swings into surplus but flags re-think after Thames losses

Featured Story

UK’s GMPF: Why institutional investors are pushing into the rental market

Investor Profile

GPIF finds gaps in manager engagement with Japanese corporates

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