Sarah Rundell, Author at Top1000funds.com

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USS calls time on emissions reporting

USS has steadily reduced the carbon footprint of its portfolio but real world carbon intensity and global emissions have climbed relentlessly higher. Now the investor says it is going to focus more of its effort on engagement with policymakers than reporting its emissions.

Sarah RundellMarch 13, 2025

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Wellcome Trust’s cautious approach: Cash pile grows waiting for opportunity

Wellcome Trust is holding nearly 10 per cent of its £37.6 billion portfolio in cash and bonds as it waits for sufficiently interesting long-term investment opportunities to arise - namely a big fall in public equities that would absorb large-scale funds quickly.

Sarah RundellMarch 10, 2025

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Switzerland’s MPK taps gains in gold, equity and real estate

Stephan Bereuter, CIO of Switzerland's Migros-Pensionskasse (MPK) explains why he favours gold, and argues that after three years in the doldrums core real estate opportunities are starting to open up.

Sarah RundellMarch 6, 2025

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Lessons in governance at Alaska’s APFC

At a recent board meeting, trustees at Alaska's sovereign wealth fund APFC garnered insights on governance from recent turmoil at PSERS' and Ohio State Teachers.

Sarah RundellMarch 5, 2025

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CalPERS board ponders the risks of TPA

CalPERS CIO Stephen Gilmore talks the board through their role in setting the risk parameters behind a Total Portfolio Approach. The investment team hope the board will have selected its level of risk tolerance by November off which a TPA strategy can launch in July 2026.

Sarah RundellFebruary 27, 2025

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In muted IPO market, OTPP’s venture growth team talks exit alternatives

In a bid to support portfolio companies in Teachers’ Venture Growth allocation, the pension fund convened a discussion on how founders and CEOs can optimise their exit.

Sarah RundellFebruary 20, 2025

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USS calls time on emissions reporting

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Wellcome Trust’s cautious approach: Cash pile grows waiting for opportunity

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Switzerland’s MPK taps gains in gold, equity and real estate

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Lessons in governance at Alaska’s APFC

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CalPERS board ponders the risks of TPA

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In muted IPO market, OTPP’s venture growth team talks exit alternatives

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