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US endowment returns rocket on SpaceX windfall

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.

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APG doubles down on Asia as next growth hub

APG Asset Management is bullish on Asia’s growth prospects, with local CEO Thijs Aaten saying he would like to eventually see half of the Dutch pension fund’s real assets invested in the region. 

How next-gen investors at GIC, Temasek harness AI potential

A new generation of investors are starting their careers with artificial intelligence on their side as not only an investment trend that offers immense return potential but also a critical portfolio management tool. Professionals from GIC and Temasek told FIS Singapore how both SWFs are integrating AI in their operations.

Alabama Retirement Systems: Trump’s policies don’t work for pension funds

Alabama Retirement Systems' veteran CEO David Bronner explains how rapid policy changes with little thought to the long-term consequences coming out of the new Trump administration leave the pension fund "flying blind". The fund is prioritising cash.

OPTrust prioritises diversification as tariffs bite

OPTrust's Peter Lindley says staying diversified is the best way for Canadian pension funds to navigate the impact of US tariffs and the looming trade war that has just ratcheted up since US President Donald Trump announced tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminium exports to the US.

Right benchmark provides different perspective on private markets alpha

A private market equivalent benchmark is superior to either peer group benchmarks or a public market equivalent in measuring private equity and infrastructure manager outperformance, according to Frederic Blanc-Brude, director of Scientific Infra & Private Assets at EDHEC Asia Pacific.  

China is getting its mojo back

After years of underperformance the Chinese stock market had strong gains at the beginning of 2025, giving investors confidence that the country might be getting some of its pre-COVID mojo back.  

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