Ireland ISIF sparks local economy
The Ireland Strategic Investment Fund pours money into private markets in the local economy that are underserved, to spark GDP growth. Despite challenges finding opportunities, it works.
Divestment doesn’t go far enough
Many investors are ridding their portfolios of assets that contribute to human suffering, but that may not go far enough. Tim Hodgson writes that a global fix requires something far more bold.
GEPF shows value of governance
A controversial loan and an accounting scandal at an investee company demonstrate the value of ESG practices at the $131 billion South African Government Employees Pension Fund.
APG takes the lead on AI
APG is one of the few large asset owners putting AI to work effectively in its investment process. Amanda White looks at how it is integrating machine learning and more to enhance decisions.
Toward an infrastructure asset class
EDHECinfra proposes industry standard benchmarks for infrastructure, based on a framework for measuring risk-adjusted performance and the results from its survey of investors.
CPPIB focuses managers on long term
The C$337 billion CPPIB works towards a full understanding of its external managers’ strategies. These efforts, plus a customised fee structure, ensure a focus on long horizons.
