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Sarah Rundell

August 18, 2017

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Asset Allocation

Fund braces for geopolitical risk

SEB has restructured its risk factor portfolio and raised the allocation to senior secure loans within its large alternatives portfolio. The changes address rising global uncertainty.

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July 07, 2017

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Calif. fund seeks ‘safe’ returns

San Bernardino County Employees’ Retirement Association seeks value assets with income and a contract. These qualities help ensure a return, while increasing holdings in cash and alternatives.

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July 06, 2017

Asset Allocation

Sampension seeks more control

As the Danish labour market pension fund puts more into alternatives and illiquid assets, it is also in talks with managers to increase its control over investment decisions and lower its costs.

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June 28, 2017

Asset Allocation

CalPERS assumes lower returns

CalPERS has set its latest four-yearly capital market assumptions, that feed its strategic asset allocation. The $323 billion fund expects lower returns and more volatility.

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June 22, 2017

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Texas Teachers bears down on fees

The $140 billion Teacher Retirement System of Texas is renegotiating its deals with hedge fund managers including moving to a 1-and 30 fee model as it looks to realign fees across the board.

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June 20, 2017