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CalPERS’ first review of ILAC results in benchmark appraisal
CalPERS has conducted its first-ever annual review of the inflation-linked asset class (ILAC) program and has made a number of changes including moving the responsibility of the asset class to real estate. Amanda White looks at the fund’s plans for ILAC in the coming year.
PFA navigates corona storm
In the six months Kasper Lorenzen has been CIO of the Danish fund, PFA, he has made moves in investment and decision-making that have resulted in the fund weathering the short-term coronavirus storm. He is however, wary of the long-term structural changes particularly to patterns of globalisation.
CERN risk appetite keeps assets liquid
The CHf4 billion CERN pension fund maintains a dynamic, tactical strategy that takes into account the market environment and the fund’s liabilities. Once risk levels are set, CIO Elena Manola-Bonthond tweaks and adjusts to stay on target, employing strict due diligence in areas such as private equity and hedge funds.
Markets remain fragile
A risk management strategy that measures resilience and fragility of markets, protected portfolios from the wild February downswing in equity markets, and predicts more fragility to come.
NBIM transparently explains half year results
The semi annual report of Norway’s sovereign wealth fund is testament to its commitment to transparency, unambiguously outlining the half year results which came in 0.04% under benchmark. The fund did benefit from a nearly 15% exposure to tech stocks, but was let down by returns in renewable energy infrastructure.
Tough times greet new CalPERS CIO
Ben Meng isn’t easing into his role. The new CIO of CalPERS faces three new board members, a stressed private equity program and executive turnover, all under the pressure of a 70 per cent funded status and a maturing membership at the $340 billion fund.
Helmsley meets new managers as it hunts for different strategies
Helmsley Charitable Trust is meeting new investment managers on the hunt for new exposures and allocations in the new economic regime. On the eve of her departure Rosalind Hewsenian explains how she approaches new manager relationships.
China a mystery going at breakneck speed
It’s not until you’re on the ground that the basic growth story in China is really obvious. When Guy Russo, now head of Kmart in Australia, was the head of McDonald’s in China, they called it “opening a store every four hours”.
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