War in Ukraine threatens net zero targets
The UK's BT Pension Scheme's CIO Wyn Francis reflects on the pressure war in Ukraine will put on investors net zero targets.
‘We are way ahead’: How Fairfax County bagged staggering crypto returns
Fairfax County Employees’ Retirement System says its allocation to digital assets has become the best-performing investment in the fund’s history. The $6.3 billion pension plan first invested in blockchain infrastructure and digital assets through venture funds in 2019, and early distributions are now beginning to arrive.
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SWIB’s priorities in a tougher investment landscape
Edwin Denson, executive director and CIO at State of Wisconsin Investment Board talks to Top1000funds about changes in investment strategy, noting that active management, and the need to take on more risk for the same return are guiding principles.
QSuper and Sunsuper merge to form new institutional giant
The long awaited merger between the two Australian super funds, QSuper and Sunsuper, came into force on February 28, creating Australia’s second largest super fund. The newly formed A$220 billion Australian Retirement Trust is aiming to double its size by the end of the decade, according to CEO Bernard Reilly.
Sweden’s recipe for success: Active, low cost, ESG
CEOs at Sweden's four buffer funds link stellar returns to low costs, sustainability and active management.
PMT builds out its ESG screening and engagement program
PMT, the Dutch fund for metal and technical workers, has just increased the screens guarding its equity and bond allocations from ESG laggards. It is also increasing its engagement with companies to try and build climate awareness.
Railpen: Why internally run engagement makes the difference
Railpen, well known for its belief in the cost and control benefits of inhouse management visible in its large in-house team has also built up an internal engagement team to better align stewardship with its ESG objectives, particularly ambitious net zero targets.
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