MP Pension’s full embrace of ESG
The $17.4 billion Danish fund for academics is emphasising all three letters in ESG. Its portfolio is shedding fossil fuels as it advocates for diversity and plots a new sustainable strategy.
Chicago Teachers leans into diverse managers; exceeds targets
Chicago Teachers is bullish on allocating to diverse managers, more than doubling its target allocation to more than half of the fund's AUM. Its CIO explains how the strategy adds value through access to differentiated strategies and competitive fee structures.
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IMCO plots private, inhouse future
The C$60 billion ($48 billion) Investment Management Corporation of Ontario, the latest kid on the block in Canada’s pension scene, is planning its asset allocation 2.0, which will involve more private and direct investments, more internalisation and lower costs. Amanda White spoke to chief executive Bert Clark and chief investment officer Jean Michel.
FRR won’t add risk, ending trend
The $41 billion French pension reserve fund had upped the return-seeking proportion of its portfolio every year since 2010 but inflation fears and expensive equities have halted the streak.
How to follow megatrends to success
The big themes that will fuel growth in coming decades are interconnected and subject to change. An expert panel gave advice on riding societal change to outperformance.
Hostplus wins with illiquid assets
The $25 billion Australian retirement fund for hospitality workers is able to invest in illiquid assets such as infrastructure due to its young membership. The approach has led to top-ranked returns.
TRS fuels up for energy surge
The $155 billion Teacher Retirement System of Texas is restoring its target allocation to energy, as experts see favourable conditions due to higher US oil production and continued reliance on fossil fuels. This is at odds with other investors divesting from fossil fuels.
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