Geopolitical volatility and portfolio resilience

September 08, 2026

Private equity: As carry sinks, pension funds are winning the talent war

September 08, 2026

Are Canada’s pension bosses paid too much?

September 04, 2026

Inside the year-and-a-half-long review into ATP’s complicated portfolio

September 02, 2026

US endowment returns rocket on SpaceX windfall

Early venture bets on SpaceX have ballooned into major portfolio positions at some US university endowments, with new analysis estimating the aerospace firm contributed as much as 10.6 percentage points to annual returns. Michael Markov, founder of US quantitative researcher Markov Processes International, says the windfall is now creating a concentration risk that investors cannot ignore.

September 08, 2026

Analysis

Private equity: As carry sinks, pension funds are winning the talent war

September 08, 2026

Analysis

Are Canada’s pension bosses paid too much?

September 04, 2026

Investor Profile

Inside the year-and-a-half-long review into ATP’s complicated portfolio

September 02, 2026

News

Could Norway’s SWF really disappear?

September 01, 2026

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CFA’s DEI code could be revolutionary

The CFA Institute’s Diversity Equity and Inclusion Code could result in a fundamental review of practices in some asset owners and managers according to Sarah Maynard, global head of external inclusion and diversity strategies and programs at the institute.

August 17, 2021

Sustainability Digital – Sept 2021

Stephen Kotkin: Why greenwashing is pervasive

Greenwashing is pervasive and it's no mystery why, according to Professor Stephen Kotkin, who says governments continue to sign on to mandates they cannot meet, and investors pledge commitments they cannot redeem, creating a lucrative industry in greenwashing.

August 12, 2021

Sustainability Digital – Sept 2021

ADIA infrastructure focuses on renewables, digital

ADIA is increasing its focus on renewables and digital infrastructure as its infrastructure investments mature and a more sector-led strategy is introduced into the planning process according to Karim Mourad, global head of infrastructure at ADIA.

August 10, 2021

Investor Profile

Indiana’s new asset allocation

Indiana PRS’ five-year asset liability study has resulted in a newly approved target rate of return that CIO Scott Davis dubs one of the most realistic in the country, and a radically different asset allocation. Next on the agenda is a research project examining the fund’s sources of alpha which could have big implications for how it works with managers.

August 09, 2021

Investor Profile

Florida SBA’s venture adventure

The Florida State Board of Administration’s (SBA) commitment to venture capital over many decades has been a contributor to the fund's performance. Last year the team had 340 meetings and calls, reviewed 109 funds, carried out due diligence on 26 and invested in three. Successful IPOs and SPACs, plus realisations from investments made in 2013/14, have led to a standout performance.

August 05, 2021

Sustainability Digital – Sept 2021

Finding alpha: Church Commissioners outperform

The £9.2 billion portfolio managed for the Church Commissioners for England has returned 9.7 per cent over 10 years through a focus on sustainability and a willingness to try things early, such as forestry and venture capital. Amanda White spoke to CIO Tom Joy about where the fund looks for alpha and the need for a non-traditional allocation.