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NZ Super cuts benchmark return expectation on US valuation concerns
A view that the US stock market is overvalued and equity risk premia will be lower over the long term has driven New Zealand Super to lower the return expectations for its reference portfolio following its recent five-yearly review of the benchmark. Co-chief investment officer Brad Dunstan also flags underweight commodity exposure as an area to address and explains why the fund remains sceptical of illiquidity premia despite seeing a growing case for private markets.
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Total portfolio management pays off at LPPI
The Local Pension Partnership pooled fund has saved £113 million in costs since inception. But the real benefit, according to chief executive Chris Rule, is the governance structure which allows the outsourced provider to manage the total portfolio. He spoke to Amanda White about the power of total portfolio management.
Norway’s Folketrygdfondet seeks to spread its wings
Why Folketrygdfondet, the asset manager of Norway’s Government Pension Fund Norway’s NOK 330 billion ($31.4 billion) allocation to domestic and Nordic fixed income and equities, wants to spread its wings.
CalPERS’ 2030 strategy centred on private market build
Private markets are the cornerstone of CalPERS’ 2030 goal and strategic destination which will include building capabilities inhouse for direct investing. A number of new appointments, including Daniel Booth and Anton Orlich, have boosted the skills in the team. Amanda White spoke to CIO Nicole Musicco.
New Jersey eyes private credit opportunities
The investment team at New Jersey Division of Investment explain why they are bullish on private credit, and flag trends in increasingly large capital raises by external managers. This risks pension fund assets not being allocated but sitting with 'asset gatherers' more focused on management fees.
CalPERS’ leadership trio on culture, mission and responsibility
CalPERS stands out among its global peers with three women leading the organisation as chair, CEO and CIO. Amanda White spent time (on zoom) with the group to find out what drives the leadership team and how collaboration and a shared mission are creating an innovative investment culture.
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