Ilmarinen sheds bonds for real value
Ilmarinen CIO Mikko Mursula looks to shrink its holdings in bonds while adding real estate and equity away from Europe, as the fund seeks protection from potential interest rate moves.
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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NEST diversifies via high-yield bonds
UK multi-employer fund pushes for better returns in fixed income with an active global high-yield bond fund, while stressing ESG principles and long-term relationships with asset managers.
KWAP charts alternative course in 2017
Malaysia’s KWAP fund for public officials will further diversify its asset allocation in the year ahead, increasing investment in alternatives; it will also continue to pursue sharia compliance.
Finnish pension fund counters low rates
Finland’s €18.5 billion State Pension Fund (VER) will slightly increase its allocation to hedge funds, in order to counter the impact of low interest rates on its fixed-income holdings.
ATP’s new risk lens
The giant Danish fund, ATP, now views the return-seeking part of its investment portfolio through four risk sectors, allowing an easy comparison of investments across asset classes.
Rhode Island goes back to basics
The Employees Retirement System of Rhode Island is looking to cut management fees and slash hedge fund allocations over the next two years, on the heels of lagging returns.
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