Sarah Rundell, Author at Top1000funds.com

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CalSTRS’ sustainability strategy: Net zero and investing in opportunities

CalSTRS’ net zero strategy has provided a new level of focus and anchor for the 220-person investment team. Kirsty Jenkinson, investment director for the sustainable investment and stewardship strategies at the fund, explains its evolution including integrating climate scenarios into its asset liability modelling study.

Sarah RundellApril 16, 2024

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Applying a factor approach to total portfolio management

A new report points to the Total Portfolio Approach (TPA) as one way for institutional investors to build more resiliency into their portfolios. Report contributors Derek Walker and Geoffrey Rubin from CPP Investments explain how they apply a factor lens to the process.

Sarah RundellApril 15, 2024

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Denmark’s PenSam introduces new climate index to solve tech tilt

A new climate index at Danish investor PenSam aims to solve the overweight to tech stocks, a common problem for sustainable investors give the sector is low emitting and solving many of the challenges of climate change.

Sarah RundellApril 11, 2024

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TfL explains why hedge funds provide essential diversification

Padmesh Shukla, chief investment officer of the £14 billion Transport for London Pension Fund explains why he believes hedge funds are a crucial element to a diversified portfolio.

Sarah RundellApril 11, 2024

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Fast growing UK DC master trust Smart Pension prioritises tech, low costs

Paul Bucksey, CIO of Smart Pension, the UK's fast growing DC master trust explains why Smart Pension's low cost, technologically advanced model is proving so successful.

Sarah RundellApril 9, 2024

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Germany’s MetallRente ups risk, gains beneficiary enthusiasm

MetallRente, the risk-averse German pension fund for workers in the metal and electrical industries, now offers an equity allocation in its conservative direct insurance option. The chance to tap the capital markets for higher returns has been enthusiastically taken up by beneficiaries, says managing director Hansjoerg Muellerleile.

Sarah RundellApril 8, 2024

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Investor Profile

CalSTRS’ sustainability strategy: Net zero and investing in opportunities

Featured Story

Applying a factor approach to total portfolio management

Investor Profile

Denmark’s PenSam introduces new climate index to solve tech tilt

Investor Profile

TfL explains why hedge funds provide essential diversification

Investor Profile

Fast growing UK DC master trust Smart Pension prioritises tech, low costs

Investor Profile

Germany’s MetallRente ups risk, gains beneficiary enthusiasm

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