Sarah Rundell, Author at Top1000funds.com

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CalSTRS’ Ailman talks GFC, climate risk and worrying levels of US debt

After 23 years in charge, CalSTRS departing CIO Chris Ailman has more stories from the investment frontline than most. He shares personal recollections of the GFC, his fears of the scale of the climate emergency and why worrying levels of US debt hold new risk and opportunity for investors.

Sarah RundellFebruary 13, 2024

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Brunel keeps wary eye on markets and raises manager reporting duties

In a recently published review, Brunel Pension Partnership vows to “turn the screws” on managers and its holdings via increased RI expectations and warns that rosier economic forecasts of lower interest rates and tamed inflation may not come true.

Sarah RundellFebruary 12, 2024

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PGGM revamps fixed income; focuses on liquidity

PGGM's Wilfried Bolt explains how the end of quantitative easing (QE) has changed the asset manager's hedging strategy and prompted a keen focus on liquidity. He also explains the rationale behind managing more of the corporate bond allocation in house.

Sarah RundellFebruary 8, 2024

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Early adopters to nature related disclosure nut out challenges

NBIM, KLP, AP7 and CIV are integrating new nature-related risks in their portfolios in accordance with TNFD recommendations. In contrast to the focus on emissions in sister framework TCFD, a key challenge is finding a cause to hone in on given nature is frequently complex and intangible.

Sarah RundellFebruary 8, 2024