The technology metamorphosis
Investors are constantly looking at what the next drivers of growth will be, where they will be located, and who will benefit from them.
CalSTRS’ plan for its net zero plan
CalSTRS has been a leading light in ESG integration in the US but its board has been slow to adopt a net zero pledge, with internal debate centred around the most motivating factors to achieve net zero. Now it’s made the pledge it will spend the next 12 months mapping the path to achieve net zero. Amanda White spoke to head of sustainability, Kirsty Jenkinson.
Investors eye indigenous rights in Canada’s mining sector
As investors continue to demand more reporting around social impacts, Canada’s mining sector grapples with how to provide investors with more transparency on indigenous relationships.
Expected returns in the 2020s and the post-pandemic Economy
The COVID crisis ushered in the paradigm shift to the MP3 world, characterized by the unprecedented combination of fiscal and monetary policy responses around the globe.
NEST challenges private equity fees
UK pension scheme NEST’s first foray into private equity offers hope for investors looking beyond standard operating models in the asset class. The £20 billion defined contribution fund, currently sifting through 60-odd procurement responses to allocate more than £1 billion at the beginning of next year, is quietly confident it will be able to hammer out a deal with GPs to make the expensive asset class known for 2:20 fees affordable.
Future Fund uses alternatives as a skeleton key to achieve portfolio goals
Absolute return strategies are an important skeleton key to building a resilient portfolio according to Ben Samild, deputy chief investment officer, portfolio strategy at the Future Fund.
