The evolving role of culture
This article by Roger Urwin, looks at how culture, as a topic within the investment industry, has evolved and ideas as to how culture can play a bigger and better part in the industry going forward.
Dutch transition: APG leans into data, IT and communication
APG has successfully shifted its smaller pension fund clients to the new defined contribution pension system and now begins the huge task of moving the giant ABP as well. The defined contribution system has many implications including shedding more than 1000 staff at APG and moving investments more into riskier assets.
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SWFs act LT, and collaborate, to thrive
SWFs are long-term investors and will weather whatever storm is coming, says Majed Al Romaithi, chair of IFSWF and executive director of the strategy and planning department at ADIA, who also encouraged investors to consider risk in a more “sophisticated” way.
A roadmap for culture and purpose
This third article about the recently released CFA Institute report, the Investment Professional of the Future, looks at a roadmap for investment firms for developing culture and purpose. Specifically the report recommends that firms enhance the employee experience, invest in empowering leadership, and become change-savvy.
CalPERS wrestles governance change
CalPERS is poised to reduce the number of investment committee meetings, and the size of the committee, as it strives to boost returns.
Diversity means embracing whole identity
Why even good inclusion and diversity policies will miss their mark unless corporates have a better understanding of their employees.
South Carolina ramps up PE
The $31.3 billion South Carolina Retirement System Investment Commission has launched a co-investment private equity program in a bid to reduce risk and enhance returns. Partnering with Chicago-headquartered GCM Grosvenor, RSIC will tap Grosvenor’s own private equity deal flow, as well as introductions to the manager’s GP network.
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