Sarah Rundell, Author at Top1000funds.com

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Dutch fund tackles the cost and time of shifting to DC

The clock is ticking for Dutch fund PWRI to transition to a new DC scheme in line with pension reform. Imke Hollander explains why the pension fund is unlikely to invest more in risk assets and flags mounting costs in the transition, particularly in fees paid to advisors.

Sarah RundellApril 23, 2024

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LACERA adds downside protection as equity markets look unsustainable

The $77 billion LACERA has positioned for the downside, launching a new asset allocation that pivots towards diversification and downside risk, adding to hedge funds and investment grade bonds. Top1000funds.com talks to CIO, Jonathan Grabel.

Sarah RundellApril 23, 2024

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Brightwell ponders implications of shake up in UK pension scheme surpluses

New rules may enable employers to tap surplus funds built up in defined benefit plans in the UK. It remains unclear if this would alter investment strategy and see these funds invest more investment in so-called productive assets rather than UK government bonds.

Sarah RundellApril 18, 2024

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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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Investor Profile

Dutch fund tackles the cost and time of shifting to DC

Investor Profile

LACERA adds downside protection as equity markets look unsustainable

Featured Story

Brightwell ponders implications of shake up in UK pension scheme surpluses

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

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