Sarah Rundell, Author at Top1000funds.com

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Profiting from war: Europe’s pension funds mull investing in defence

PensionDanmark says its decision to invest in ships for the Danish navy has been prompted by Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Other European pension funds are under pressure from policy makers to invest in defence but the sector doesn't sit comfortably with ESG priorities.

Sarah RundellJuly 23, 2024

Sustainability

AP2 finds gender diversity takes backward steps at Swedish corporates

The proportion of female board members overseeing listed Swedish companies has edged downwards in the past year, currently back to 2022 levels. AP2's Female Representation Index finds some way to go until companies reach the goal of 40 per cent women on the boards.

Sarah RundellJuly 18, 2024

Investor Profile

UN pension fund slashes equity and pushes into impact and venture

The United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF) recently reduced the allocation to equity in its $92.5 billion portfolio in what Pedro Guazo, representative of the secretary-general (RSG) for the investment of the UNJSPF assets, describes as a conservative strategic allocation in response to the overvaluation in tech.

Sarah RundellJuly 18, 2024

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Temasek says structural demand and geopolitical risk impacting China

Singapore's Temasek explains why it has a cautious approach to investment in China and highlights the growing size of its allocation to private markets.

Sarah RundellJuly 16, 2024

Sustainability

Brightwell focuses sustainability on equality and natural capital

Brightwell, the £37 billion new asset manager for the BT Pension Scheme, lays out why it is focusing on equality and natural capital in its first sustainability report.

Sarah RundellJuly 11, 2024

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How abundant inflows have put New Mexico’s SIC in a bind

New Mexico's oil fund is 10 per cent overweight cash and bonds relative to target in a reflection of the challenges CIO Vince Smith faces putting money to work. Equities are over valued and allocating to private markets takes time but volatility during the November election could be an opportunity.

Sarah RundellJuly 11, 2024

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UN pension fund slashes equity and pushes into impact and venture

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Temasek says structural demand and geopolitical risk impacting China

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Brightwell focuses sustainability on equality and natural capital

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