Hedge funds pruned again
The $12.5 billion School Employees Retirement System of Ohio plans to cut its hedge fund allocation, which struggled last year. However, CIO Farouki Majeed says the asset class is bouncing back.
‘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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Coal pension burns for cash flow
Coal Pension Trustees Services includes a sizeable allocation to equities and is making a move into illiquid sectors such as shipping assets – ‘floating property’ – to generate cash flow.
A leader inside and out
UniSuper CIO John Pearce has put together an internal team that consistently delivers top-ranked returns. Here, he discusses his investment philosophy and reveals a dominant theme for 2017.
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.
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.
Wellcome sterling bet eases Brexit pain
Calling sterling correctly ahead of Brexit and sitting patiently in large caps are key components of Wellcome Trust’s success, which means more money for fighting drug-resistant infections.
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