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News
Real assets, public equity the key as Oregon PERS gets climate mandate
The US state of Oregon is on the cusp of passing a legislation that will require the $100 billion Oregon Public Employees Retirement System to invest in clean energy wherever possible as it aims for a net-zero portfolio by 2050.
Darcy SongJune 20, 2025
Sponsored Content
If good pain exists, private markets are feeling it
Uncertainty surrounding the impact of the US administration’s policy plans weighed on markets, including the implementation and reversal of tariffs, job cuts across the federal workforce and tightened immigration enforcement.
James ClarkeJune 12, 2025
Investor Profile
Why NYC Retirement Systems fears for emerging managers
NYC Retirement Systems' expanding diverse and emerging manager program is supporting returns but Taffie Ayodele, director of DEI and emerging manager strategy at the pension fund's asset manager, the Bureau of Asset Management, fears the number of diverse founders spinning out in the future could be diminished.
Sarah RundellJune 12, 2025
Governance
Dismantling DEI: Investors weigh the risks
Six months on from President Trump's executive order to dismantle once mainstream DEI programs, institutional investors reflect on concerns regarding returns, recruitment and engagement. Top1000funds.com surveys a variety of views amongst the disruption arguing it is an opportunity to reframe the issue and articulate what DEI means.
Sarah RundellJune 11, 2025
Sponsored Content
Bond allocations increase as diversification benefits come to the fore
Asset owners are, on a net basis, increasing allocations across fixed income sectors, seeking geographical diversification – particularly those in Asia-Pacific and EMEA – and trusting bonds to provide ballast against equity risk in portfolios.
Capital GroupJune 11, 2025
Organisational Design
Reconciling ethics and returns in pursuit of a sustainable economy
Can investors and governments balance financial returns with social equity, or will short-term gains prevail? Anastassia Johnson, researcher at the Thinking Ahead Institute, tackles the complex debate about what makes a just transition.
Anastassia JohnsonJune 10, 2025
Investor Profile
Railpen talks risks and opportunities in trade upheaval
Investing in currencies and long short equity strategies are two of the opportunities that the UK’s £34 billion Railpen has been exploring in the current volatile environment.
Sarah RundellJune 10, 2025