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A rock and a hard place: GEPF on the challenges of transitioning coal

Reducing exposure to the risk in coal, a declining industry which is the worst culprit in global warming, is particularly challenging for South Africa’s $122 billion Government Employees Pension Fund. ESG manager Belaina Negash explains the complexities due to the industry's tie with the economy and the fund's transition framework.
Sarah RundellAugust 12, 2025
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Previ: How high interest rates put profitability before diversification

Sarah RundellMay 1, 2025
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APG doubles down on Asia as next growth hub

Darcy SongApril 9, 2025
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Reasons to be bullish on China’s financial markets: Top economist

Darcy SongFebruary 28, 2025
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Edwin Cass: Why CPPIB cut back on emerging markets

Sarah RundellJanuary 21, 2025
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Emerging markets investors have long ‘mispriced’ risk: Kotkin

Escalating diplomatic “disillusionment” surrounding the US-China relationship has made investors think twice about exposure to the world’s second-largest economy. Geopolitics expert Stephen Kotkin said China may still be attractive to investors, if they understand the complexities of domestic Chinese politics – and ensure they are paid a hefty risk premium.
Aleks VickovichOctober 17, 2023
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India’s NIIF: A poster child for development finance

Sujoy Bose played a central role in setting up India's celebrated sovereign development fund, the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund. He explains how NIFF's governance combines a perfect combination of sovereign comfort for investors seeking Indian exposure alongside the discipline and freedom to hunt returns.
Sarah RundellAugust 29, 2023
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Bridgewater and UTIMCO talk China

The $41 billion University of Texas Investment Management has been investing in China since 2007 and its CIO, Britt Harris says it “must be taken seriously”. Presenting at the endowment's board meeting, co-CIO of Bridgewater, Bob Prince, agreed, saying “China is too big to avoid”.
Sarah RundellOctober 17, 2019
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