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UTIMCO flags AI overweight; tweaks equity as US exceptionalism wanes
UTIMCO measures its AI exposure via analysis of how investee companies have integrated the technology. It reveals a 5 per cent overweight to AI thanks mostly to hedge fund strategies and infrastructure. Meanwhile, the investor pointed to history to flag a likely reversal to the mean in global equity markets.
Sarah RundellMarch 12, 2026
Investor Profile
Sweden’s FTN focuses on fees and returns in latest procurement
Lower management fees and higher returns defined the latest selection process at the Swedish Fund Selection Agency in its latest awarding of active global equity mandates to 12 managers, its largest and most ambitious €20 billion ($23 billion) procurement so far.
Sarah RundellMarch 5, 2026
News
Infrastructure at the heart of Canada-Australia pension fund pact
A group of major Canadian pension funds, including the Maple 8, has entered a high-powered memorandum of understanding with top Australian superannuation funds to lobby for policy changes that would help fast-track investments. Brokered by IFM Investors, enabling infrastructure investments in both nations will be a significant focus.
Darcy SongMarch 4, 2026
Investor Profile
AP2, AP6 merger on track; currency impacts returns
In a big year, AP2 introduces a new asset management model and completes the integration of sister fund AP6 but the fund's 2025 return feels the impact of a strong SEK on its global portfolio. Eva Halvarsson, AP2's outgoing CEO, discusses the allocation and mandate changes and opportunities it presents.
Sarah RundellMarch 3, 2026
Featured Story
Chicago Teachers: Where succession fears put managers on watch
In a recent investment committee meeting, trustees at Chicago Teachers heard how succession risk at external managers can hit not only returns but also managers' ability to bring ideas into the investment process and consistency around portfolio construction and implementation.
Sarah RundellMarch 3, 2026
Featured Story
NYC Comptroller on corporate stewardship escalation, Israel bonds re-entry
New York City Comptroller Mark Levine says he will leverage the city’s $310 billion pension assets and link arms with other state Treasurers to apply pressure on US corporates. In an interview with Top1000funds.com, he sets out the stewardship agenda while explaining a potential re-entry into Israel bonds.
Darcy SongFebruary 27, 2026
Investor Profile
Iceland’s LV mulls more EM exposures, PE co-investments after SAA review
Iceland’s LV is eyeing more emerging markets allocation and private equity co-investments after conducting an SAA review, which will be finalised in the first half of 2026. CIO Arne Vagn Olsen says the shift is designed to make the $11 billion pension fund future-ready.
Darcy SongFebruary 26, 2026