alternatives

PRI in Person

PKA pioneers SDGs in emerging markets

Denmark's PKA pension fund is leading the way in investing in emerging markets in line with the SDGs. It targets 10 per cent of its $40 billion in alternative ESG investments and an increasing portion of that is invested in emerging markets via allocations to green bonds, infrastructure, microfinance, water sanitation and a specific SDG fund.

Sarah RundellSeptember 13, 2019

Asset Classes

Going direct puts wind in PFA’s sails

The $77 billion Denmark pension fund PFA has turned to direct investment for its alternatives, taking stakes with varying levels of risk in areas such as telecommunications and wind farms.

Peter Tind LarsenOctober 18, 2018

Private Equity

Texas’ ERS to boost alternatives

The $29 billion Employees Retirement System of Texas will add to its alternatives portfolio over four years and wants small managers to represent 10 per cent of its active mandates.

Sarah RundellMay 25, 2018

Investor Profile

Florida SBA trusts long-term plan

Florida State Board of Administration CIO Ash Williams may modernise real-estate holdings or add Asia exposure, but he sticks to the long-term strategy – especially when tough times loom.

Sarah RundellMay 14, 2018

Investor Profile

AP3 demands more from hedge funds

The Third Swedish National Pension Fund has cut back on hedge fund managers, citing cost, poor returns, and difficulty pinpointing the source of alpha for managers that have done well.

Sarah RundellMarch 28, 2018

Investor Profile

Taiwan’s BLF still diversifying

From elevating the focus on multi-asset and alternatives allocations to expanding its roster of external managers, the Bureau of Labor Funds’ plans for 2018 are about diffusing the risk.

Sarah RundellJanuary 16, 2018

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PRI in Person

PKA pioneers SDGs in emerging markets

Asset Classes

Going direct puts wind in PFA’s sails

Private Equity

Texas’ ERS to boost alternatives

Investor Profile

Florida SBA trusts long-term plan

Investor Profile

AP3 demands more from hedge funds

Investor Profile

Taiwan’s BLF still diversifying

California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)

ABP / APG Asset Management

California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS)

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