The world’s largest fund, the Government Pension Investment Fund, Japan, has substantially increased its allocation to international equities in the past year, moving more than $31.8 billion of assets into offshore equities in the year to June.
ATP says its investment strategy is ready for however the world turns
As many investors face the current uncertainty gripping world markets, ATP chief investment officer Henrik Jepsen says the Danish fund is well positioned to handle the current volatility.
CalSTRS’ governance work recognised
Without full proxy access on the corporate ballot, broader shareholder activity such as majority vote and compensation alignment are set back, according to corporate governance director at CalSTRS, Anne Sheehan, who together with chief executive, Jack Ehnes, has been named on the National Association of Company Directors’ list of 100 most influential corporate governance leaders.
Funds “overreacting” to market volatility: MSCI
A global survey of asset owners shows they are increasingly being short-term in their focus and may be overreacting to the current market volatility, says Frank Nielsen, co-head of MSCI’s global applied research group.
AQR offers $100,000 for best finance ideas
Quant hedge fund managers AQR Capital Management have launched a $100,000 annual competition to recognise applied academic papers in finance that have the most significant practical implications for investors.
Demand grows for SRI options at US DC plans
The number of US defined contribution retirement plans offering a sustainable and responsible investment (SRI) option could double in the next two to three years, a new report by Mercer and the US SIF Foundation reveals.
