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Managing 21st-Century Political Risk
Editorial
Strong governance and new ideas central to Kevin Warsh ideology
Kevin Warsh’s strong views on economic governance, and his precocious nature, will hold him in good stead as he takes the reins of the US Federal Reserve. For investors, his views on the conflating of monetary and fiscal policy are key considerations to watch.
Amanda WhiteFebruary 1, 2026
Investor Profile
TIFF plays the long game in venture capital
The $9 billion asset manager for 500 US endowments and foundations, TIFF, is famed for its PE and venture capital allocation. Head of private markets Brendon Parry reflects on his priorities, including navigating the winners and losers of AI, and leaning into independent sponsors and relationships with the best managers.
Sarah RundellJanuary 27, 2026
News
Danish investors shun the US but complete divestment ‘unlikely’
Danish pension investors are pulling capital out of US Treasuries amid tensions around Greenland, but a complete divestment from the world’s biggest market will hurt Danish funds’ performance and ultimately their pensioners more than the US government’s balance sheet.
Darcy SongJanuary 22, 2026
Opinion
Can risk 2.0 save us from crises yet to come?
In this regular column from WTW's Thinking Ahead Institute, researcher Andrea Caloisi explores two potential risk events in the future and how a more interconnected risk mindset, or 'risk 2.0', can protect us from them.
Andrea CaloisiJanuary 22, 2026
Investor Profile
Railpen ups infra allocation; commodities investments get the green light
Railpen will ramp up its infrastructure allocation and take on more core-plus and value-add assets to complement its existing core exposures. It also received the nod to a commodities allocation which director of total portfolio investments John Greaves believes is a hedge to inflation and uncertain central bank policies.
Darcy SongJanuary 20, 2026
Featured Story
Dutch DC reform: Eyes on the bond markets as funds step up risk
The Dutch pension sector's switch to a defined contribution system will have big consequences for Europe’s bond market, as funds push up the risk curve with their investment strategies. It comes at a time when European governments face record funding needs.
Sarah RundellJanuary 20, 2026
Technology
CPP Investments on how AI redefines core investing roles and processes
CPP Investments’ trials show AI agents can handle key investment tasks end-to-end. In an interview, chief operating officer Jon Webster says tight governance, and the right human oversight, is the difference between breakthroughs and mistakes.
Brendan SwiftJanuary 15, 2026