Global Pension Transparency Benchmark

GPTB refines process to promote, even greater, transparency

Increased scrutiny on the transparency of disclosures is driving measurable improvements among some of the world’s largest asset owners, as refinements to the Global Pension Transparency Benchmark methodologies and board oversight boost attention on transparency.
Amanda WhiteMay 11, 2023
Global Pension Transparency Benchmark

Best funds for transparency revealed: where did your fund rank?

Amanda WhiteJuly 26, 2022
Global Pension Transparency Benchmark

CPP most transparent fund: GPTB

Amanda WhiteJuly 26, 2022
Global Pension Transparency Benchmark

Responsible investing disclosures more transparent

Michael ReidApril 14, 2022
Global Pension Transparency Benchmark

Funds need to evolve governance disclosures

Michael ReidApril 13, 2022
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In-house Investments

Insourcing an indicator for better outcomes

Based on empirical evidence alone, funds that insource or internalise end up with better outcomes, both on a net and gross value-added basis, according to CEM Benchmarking data which draws from the evidence of some 300 funds in 17 major pension markets around the world representing $11 trillion of assets.
Ben HurleyNovember 30, 2021
Governance

Innovation needed on fund disclosure of corporate strategy

A minority of pension funds reviewed for the GPTB publicly disclosure their organizational strategy in a way that goes beyond disclosures of economic and market conditions and the impact on the performance of their investments. Michael Reid argues there is room for improvement in communicating key corporate activities to stakeholders.
michaelreidNovember 2, 2021
Governance

Why disclosure and communication are key to pension excellence

Comprehensive, holistic value disclosures and compelling communication are key benchmarks for pension funds. This has been confirmed by the first year experience working with leading global pension funds for the Global Pension Transparency Benchmark, a collaboration between Top1000funds.com and CEM Benchmarking. In year two, in recognition of this belief and communication excellence, we have decided to award bonus points to funds preparing Framework integrated annual reports. Mike Heale looks at four examples of pension funds already using the Framework.
Mike HealeAugust 26, 2021
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