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Federal Retirement Thrift: Manager boost
Five years on from a board decision to increase manager diversity, Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board, the Washington-based defined contribution plan for US federal civilian employees is finally poised to allocate a portion of its giant $640 billion assets to a new manager for the first time.
Sarah RundellJanuary 11, 2021
FIS Digital – December 2020
APG’s view on accelerated change
APG's CIO Peter Branner explains how the pandemic has accelerated key trends already underway around digitization, central bank policy and action to combat climate change. It all points to fierce competition for private assets.
Sarah RundellJanuary 7, 2021
FIS Digital – December 2020
OTPP: Prepare for tough times ahead
Canadian pension fund OTPP's chief economist forecasts tough times ahead: COVID spending has papered of the cracks of existing problems; it yields nothing but there are few alternatives to fixed income and inflation is on the way
Sarah RundellJanuary 7, 2021
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USS: how to manage inflation risk
USS's head of dynamic asset allocation Bruno Serfaty reflects on the inflation risk coming down the track, and suggests ways investors can build alternative liability matching portfolios beyond government bonds.
Sarah RundellJanuary 6, 2021
FIS Digital – December 2020
Carothers’ view: Democracy in trouble
Celebrated expert and author on democracy Thomas Carothers speaks to Stephen Kotkin on the reasons why democracy is in crisis. The solutions involve meeting the needs of alienated middle classes, strengthening institutions and policies that foster equality rather than enable elite capture, he said.
Sarah RundellJanuary 5, 2021