New PRI chief outlines priorities
In his first interview as the new CEO of the PRI, David Atkin outlines his priorities for the organisation and the areas of urgency for investors focused on sustainability
AustralianSuper rebalances equities
Australia’s largest superannuation fund, the A$250 billion AustralianSuper, plans to decrease its equity allocation in favour of fixed income according to the fund’s CIO Mark Delaney, as he predicts central banks will tap the brakes on monetary policy amid concerns of rising inflation.
Norway’s SWF resembles index fund; needs clarity of mandate
The largest sovereign wealth fund in the world, Norway’s Government Pension Fund Global, resembles an index fund and is not making the most of its tracking error boundaries according to a review of the active management of the fund by a team of specialists who recommended more clarity of mandate.
How CPP Investments uses leverage: Lessons for CalPERS
The CIO of Canada Pension Plan Investments, Edwin Cass, shares insights on the benefits of leverage, the impact on liquidity and the governance structures for success.
Impact: ‘Losing the plot’ or better long-term returns?
Giant Dutch pension provider, PGGM, has been a leader in embracing 3D portfolios shaped around risk, return and impact. Top1000funds.com talks to Piet Klop the new head of responsible investment about the journey so far and what is next in linking the portfolio to positive real-world outcomes.
CalPERS’ chair leaves legacy of responsibility
Henry Jones, who will resign as president of the CalPERS board on January 21, leaves behind a new mindset at the fund of tackling big systemic issues including sustainability and racism.
