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Sweden’s AP Funds emphasise the long-term as returns take a hit

This time last year, Sweden’s four buffer funds reported the best returns in their history. Fast forward 12 months, and the four funds have posted losses thanks to allocations to equities and fixed income dragging their portfolios down.

Sarah RundellMarch 7, 2023

Sustainability

AP2 aligns portfolio with energy transition; forestry focus

In a recent update, AP2, the SEK 440 billion ($44.1 billion) Swedish buffer fund, outlined how it is investing in forestry, green bonds and bioenergy in support of the energy transition

Sarah RundellJune 27, 2022

Investor Profile

Sweden’s recipe for success: Active, low cost, ESG

CEOs at Sweden's four buffer funds link stellar returns to low costs, sustainability and active management.

Sarah RundellMarch 3, 2022

Investor Profile

AP2 continues sustainability journey with stellar returns and costs

Swedish buffer fund, AP2, has incorporated Paris-aligned rules into its benchmark construction for global and emerging market equities. This year it turns its attention to Swedish and Chinese equities. The moves come on the back of the best-ever half year return for the SEK421.2 billion fund and its lowest ever costs.

Amanda WhiteSeptember 7, 2021

Sustainability Digital – March 2021

Diversity: How to move the needle

Targets, allocating to diverse managers and acting on calls for change from diverse staffers are just some of the ways asset owners are boosting diversity in their own organisations. Investors at the Kresge Foundation, AP2 and AIMCo talk about their diversity, equity and inclusion action.

Sarah RundellMarch 17, 2021

Private Equity

Asset owners demand more ESG from GPs

ESG is a core expectation of LPs in assessing private equity managers, and some asset owners including AP2 are willing to forego opportunities if a manager is not transparent on ESG, a panel at PRI in Person discussed.

Sarah RundellSeptember 11, 2019

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Featured Story

Sweden’s AP Funds emphasise the long-term as returns take a hit

Sustainability

AP2 aligns portfolio with energy transition; forestry focus

Investor Profile

Sweden’s recipe for success: Active, low cost, ESG

Investor Profile

AP2 continues sustainability journey with stellar returns and costs

Sustainability Digital – March 2021

Diversity: How to move the needle

Private Equity

Asset owners demand more ESG from GPs

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