How large would you like your climate risk to be?
Tim Hodgson, co-founder of the Thinking Ahead Institute at WTW, explores the possible consequences of breaching planetary boundaries and triggering systemic risk.
Dutch, British and Australian funds latest to back timberland
Investors are hunting forestry assets because they combines a large-scale sustainable investment with compelling risk-adjusted, inflation proof returns and diversification. Funds like Nest, APG and AP2 explain their approach.
ADIA: Active management, sharper internal processes pay off
Restructuring its internal processes has reshaped ADIA’s investment approach and highlights opportunities in active investment ahead.
Emerging markets investors have long ‘mispriced’ risk: Kotkin
Escalating diplomatic “disillusionment” surrounding the US-China relationship has made investors think twice about exposure to the world’s second-largest economy. Geopolitics expert Stephen Kotkin said China may still be attractive to investors, if they understand the complexities of domestic Chinese politics – and ensure they are paid a hefty risk premium.
APG considers licensing bespoke ESG real estate index
APG is considering licensing its new bespoke ESG real estate index to the broader industry, with CRREM compliance a driving factor of broadening its availability.
Innovate or die: Stark message to pension funds to embrace technology
APG and PSP Investments told investors at the Fiduciary Investors Symposium that unless they embrace technology and innovate, their licence to operate will be under threat. They explain how and why they are embracing technology in all aspects of their investment process and operations.
