Sarah Rundell, Author at Top1000funds.com

Why Textron isn’t investing in private credit

Renowned contrarian investor Charles Van Vleet, CIO of the $10 billion corporate pension fund for US aerospace and defence giant Textron explains why he favours private equity over private credit.

Sarah RundellOctober 31, 2023

IPERS’ three-pronged approach to active risk: Portable alpha, TAA and ARP

CIO of Iowa Public Employees Retirement System, Siriam Lakshminarayanan, explains its approach to active risk and why portable alpha, alternative risk premium, and tactical asset allocation make a good, three-pronged strategy.

Sarah RundellOctober 26, 2023

Investor Profile

France’s ERAFP builds out private credit after lengthy manager selection

France's ERAFP has just boosted its allocation to private credit after a lengthy manager selection process, renewing and building out existing mandates in a €8 billion allocation begun in 2009.

Sarah RundellOctober 24, 2023

Featured Story

Dutch, British and Australian funds latest to back timberland

Investors are hunting forestry assets because they combines a large-scale sustainable investment with compelling risk-adjusted, inflation proof returns and diversification. Funds like Nest, APG and AP2 explain their approach.

Sarah RundellOctober 19, 2023

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ADIA: Active management, sharper internal processes pay off

Restructuring its internal processes has reshaped ADIA’s investment approach and highlights opportunities in active investment ahead.

Sarah RundellOctober 19, 2023

Featured Story

Texas Teachers embraces AI and talks applications and risks

The Teacher Retirement System of Texas is already using AI in its giant equity portfolio and in real estate and venture. In a recent board meeting, CIO Jase Auby and MD Mohan Balachandran explain how the technology will shape returns, investment opportunities and differentiate the fund.

Sarah RundellOctober 12, 2023

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Why Textron isn’t investing in private credit

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IPERS’ three-pronged approach to active risk: Portable alpha, TAA and ARP

Investor Profile

France’s ERAFP builds out private credit after lengthy manager selection

Featured Story

Dutch, British and Australian funds latest to back timberland

Featured Story

ADIA: Active management, sharper internal processes pay off

Featured Story

Texas Teachers embraces AI and talks applications and risks

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