OTPP’s private equity revolution
A deep dive into the world-class private capital division of OTPP, led by Jane Rowe, reveals a strategy of buying large direct stakes in companies, and a commitment to innovation.
Velliv reset: More Danish funds lean into low cost DC model
In Denmark’s fiercely competitive commercial pension industry, Velliv was quick to take action with a root-and-branch overhaul of its pension provision when it experienced a drop in returns in the first half of 2024. It sacked its active equity managers and scaled up internal active strategies and low-cost, index-based investments instead, and stopped allocating to its $4.3 billion alternatives allocation. Thor Schultz Christensen, deputy CIO at Velliv, unpacks the change.
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PMT builds equity benchmark
PMT, the $81 billion Dutch pension fund for metal and technical workers, will introduce its own bespoke developed market equity benchmark to help align investments with its ESG principles.
Swiss MPK adds satellite assets
Migros-Pensionskasse CIO Adrian Ryser says the fund has added to its alpha-generating satellite assets with senior loans and other sub investment-grade credit, high yield and infrastructure.
Fund braces for geopolitical risk
SEB has restructured its risk factor portfolio and raised the allocation to senior secure loans within its large alternatives portfolio. The changes address rising global uncertainty.
Calif. fund seeks ‘safe’ returns
San Bernardino County Employees’ Retirement Association seeks value assets with income and a contract. These qualities help ensure a return, while increasing holdings in cash and alternatives.
Sampension seeks more control
As the Danish labour market pension fund puts more into alternatives and illiquid assets, it is also in talks with managers to increase its control over investment decisions and lower its costs.
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