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Montreal’s TCC: When a different world view pays off

Montreal-based Trans Canada Capital fuses its pension fund roots with the ethos of a relative value hedge fund for a unique investment approach that hunts uncorrelated alpha across the entire portfolio. Sarah Rundell speaks to two senior portfolio managers about their unique approach.

Sarah RundellMay 30, 2023

The problem with UK government pressure on pension funds to diversify

Sarah RundellMay 29, 2023

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Fixed income and active equity pay off at Brazil’s FUNCEF

Sarah RundellMay 18, 2023

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UN Pension Fund back on track after 2022, as low costs pay off

Sarah RundellApril 26, 2023

Risk

Reversal of investment themes demands investors change their assumptions

Ben HurleyApril 18, 2023

FIS Singapore 2023

Giant sovereign, pension funds re-think portfolios as market shifts

Speaking at Conexus Financial’s Fiduciary Investors’ Symposium held in Singapore, leaders from sovereign wealth funds in Singapore and Malaysia, along with United States pension giant CalSTRS, discussed how investors are viewing global macro risks and opportunities, and strategies they are considering to future-proof their portfolios.

Ben HurleyMarch 16, 2023

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Sweden’s AP Funds emphasise the long-term as returns take a hit

This time last year, Sweden’s four buffer funds reported the best returns in their history. Fast forward 12 months, and the four funds have posted losses thanks to allocations to equities and fixed income dragging their portfolios down.

Sarah RundellMarch 7, 2023

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Switzerland’s Migros profits from unique aspects of Swiss property market

Swiss pension fund MPK has withstood a difficult year in bonds and equities thanks to its large allocation to real estate. More people tend to rent than buy apartments creating steady demand for rental properties, says CEO Christoph Ryter.

Sarah RundellFebruary 23, 2023

Investor Profile

Alaska grows wary of private equity

Alaska's CIO Marcus Frampton explains why he's keen to pare back private equity. Writing smaller cheques comes with consequences but he'd rather get the right portfolio exposures ahead. Absolute return and RE become a focus.

Sarah RundellFebruary 21, 2023

Investor Profile

CalSTRS positions for the future with new investment team structure

CalSTRS has restructured the investment team with an eye on its future growth and the best people to achieve its mission. This includes examining the complexity of the portfolio and the skills required to manage it effectively in the future. Amanda White spoke to deputy CIO, Scott Chan.

Amanda WhiteFebruary 16, 2023

Investor Profile

LACERA: Why rebalancing is asset allocation’s best friend

Rebalancing back to asset class strategic ranges after a market rise or fall is one of the most vital seams of strategy at the $70.1 billion LACERA. It ensures the investment team remain consistent with investment policy statements, don’t try and time the market and avoid behavioural biases according to CIO Jonathan Grabel who calls is “the best long-term strategy we have”.

Sarah RundellFebruary 14, 2023

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Asset Allocation

Investor Profile

Montreal’s TCC: When a different world view pays off

Asset Allocation

The problem with UK government pressure on pension funds to diversify

Featured Story

Fixed income and active equity pay off at Brazil’s FUNCEF

Featured Story

UN Pension Fund back on track after 2022, as low costs pay off

Risk

Reversal of investment themes demands investors change their assumptions

FIS Singapore 2023

Giant sovereign, pension funds re-think portfolios as market shifts

Featured Story

Sweden’s AP Funds emphasise the long-term as returns take a hit

Featured Story

Switzerland’s Migros profits from unique aspects of Swiss property market

Investor Profile

Alaska grows wary of private equity

Investor Profile

CalSTRS positions for the future with new investment team structure

Investor Profile

LACERA: Why rebalancing is asset allocation’s best friend

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California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS)

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