Sarah Rundell, Author at Top1000funds.com

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Wellcome Trust: Hedge funds, property and low allocation to equity delivers

Allocations to property, some hedge funds and holding most of its assets in currencies other than sterling, helped Wellcome Trust withstand the impact of last year's simultaneous decline in prices in equities, government bonds and corporate credit on a scale not seen for many years.

Sarah RundellJanuary 17, 2023

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After the horror of 2022, UTIMCO says asset classes set to do well

It’s possible that a traditional 60:40 passive portfolio could get close to a target return of 7-8 per cent this year in a trajectory not seen for the last 12 years, according to Rich Hall, CIO of $65 billion University of Texas endowment.

Sarah RundellJanuary 12, 2023

Asset Allocation

Active, in-house and sustainability: The driving factors at AP3

AP3’s ability to actively benefit from volatile markets is rooted in a reform process undertaken by CIO Pablo Bernengo, replacing decade-old, separate alpha and beta allocations with a traditional asset class structures but avoiding silos. Active risk and sustainability go hand in hand, he says, and is a 2023 focus.

Sarah RundellJanuary 10, 2023

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OECD flags enduring obstacles to illiquid investment

A recent OECD report argues that pension funds have a vital role to play in helping finance the COVID recovery in areas like infrastructure and SME investment. Yet it also warns of pension funds’ limitations when it comes to investing in illiquid assets, and the risks.

Sarah RundellJanuary 5, 2023

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Global SWF: GIC leads; oil fuels Gulf funds and hedge funds give refuge

Singapore’s GIC invested more than any other SWF last year and fuelled by buoyant oil revenues, Gulf SWFs have had and are expected to continue their investment rampage. Elsewhere, hedge funds have proved one of the most successful allocations, particularly for ADIA, says Global SWF in its annual report.

Sarah RundellJanuary 3, 2023

Asset Allocation

TRS defends struggling risk parity allocation for now

A recent board meeting at TRS discussed challenges in the $11 billion risk parity allocation. However, predicting stymied economic growth and continued inflation ahead, the asset class is likely to do better going forward

Sarah RundellJanuary 3, 2023

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Wellcome Trust: Hedge funds, property and low allocation to equity delivers

Investor Profile

After the horror of 2022, UTIMCO says asset classes set to do well

Asset Allocation

Active, in-house and sustainability: The driving factors at AP3

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OECD flags enduring obstacles to illiquid investment

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Global SWF: GIC leads; oil fuels Gulf funds and hedge funds give refuge

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TRS defends struggling risk parity allocation for now

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