Sweden’s recipe for success: Active, low cost, ESG
CEOs at Sweden’s four buffer funds link stellar returns to low costs, sustainability and active management.
Gulf SWFs have most exposure to Russia as crisis grows
Gulf SWFs funds face some of the biggest losses to their investments in Russia, particularly through investing alongside Russia’s RDIF, a fund set up to attract foreign capital into the country.
PMT builds out its ESG screening and engagement program
PMT, the Dutch fund for metal and technical workers, has just increased the screens guarding its equity and bond allocations from ESG laggards. It is also increasing its engagement with companies to try and build climate awareness.
How technology is enabling better investments
Asset owners are increasingly looking to technology to more effectively manage complex multi-asset portfolios, enhance returns and better inform risk management decisions. Top1000funds.com looks at how technology is being used by asset owners including LACERA and REST, and the insights of BCIMCo’s chief technology officer, Tony Payne.
TRS rethinks proxy benchmarks on climate
Texas Teachers has kicked back against its proxy advisor ratcheting up voting powers on companies subject to its benchmark policy climate provisions. Rather than blindly follow climate voting advice, TRS will introduce a customised benchmark to give it freedom to vote in accordance with the pension fund’s “best economic interests”.
Railpen: Why internally run engagement makes the difference
Railpen, well known for its belief in the cost and control benefits of inhouse management visible in its large in-house team has also built up an internal engagement team to better align stewardship with its ESG objectives, particularly ambitious net zero targets.
