Stanford Test #1
Investor Profile
Japan University Fund expands active allocation guided by risk factors
The $77 billion Japan University Fund is stepping up active strategies and introducing country-specific passive allocations as the young endowment, established only in 2022, builds out the policy portfolio. Co-CIO and the head of global investment department Naoya Sugimoto speaks about JUF's vision and manager expectations.
Darcy SongJuly 8, 2025
Asset Allocation
Alpha at North Dakota: Tracking error key to portfolio construction
The $8 billion North Dakota Department of Trust Lands is rolling out a core-satellite approach to portfolio construction in a bid to control tracking errors. But CIO Frank Mihail explains that in some asset classes like infrastructure, the process is more complicated.
Sarah RundellJuly 1, 2025
Digital assets
North Carolina opens the door to bitcoin but state treasurer remains wary
North Carolina state treasurer Brad Briner tells Top1000funds.com in an interview that bitcoin will need to be less volatile for it to attract state investment, and points to a longer-term worry in digital assets that could have “a profoundly negative implication for our country”.
Sarah RundellJune 26, 2025
Sustainability
Canada’s anti-greenwashing rule sparks far-reaching impact for pensions
Canadian pension giants are grappling with the complex consequences of a national anti-greenwashing rule, which could leave businesses more exposed to legal challenges for issuing environmental claims. CPPIB’s retreat from its net zero target is an indication that compliance anxiety is adding complexity and divergence in climate reporting among funds.
Darcy SongJune 26, 2025
Investor Profile
How NBIM spots portfolio managers’ biases using AI
Norges Bank Investment Management is using an internally developed engine powered by AI to monitor and measure its portfolio managers’ skills, aiming to improve efficiency of trades and decision making, and save costs. Head of Singapore and co-head of equity trading Sumer Dewan gives a run-down of the program.
Darcy SongJune 24, 2025
Asset Allocation
AP3: TAA and why the market, not the media, is right about the US recovery
AP3 chief investment officer Jonas Thulin shows how AP3 has benefited from tactical asset allocation. He also argued that although the media is still reporting concerns about the US economy, the market is painting a healthier picture.
Sarah RundellJune 23, 2025
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