CalPERS says no to adding leverage
The California Public Employees’ Retirement System announces it won’t be introducing leverage, and gives some details on how it will choose a portfolio in December from the four it’s considering.
Austria’s VBV strives to give young savers more risk exposure
Günther Schiendl, chair of Austria's VBV Pension Fund board explains how he's enabling younger savers to access more equity investment. However, despite long-held plans to develop the allocation to private equity, US tariff and trade policy has halted the strategy for now.
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Alaska Permanent braces for cash call
Alaska’s APFC faces an uncertain future as state lawmakers consider tapping into it to address budget shortfalls. The potential cash call makes fund CEO Angela Rodell’s job that much tougher.
Cambridge hedge fund insight sells
Most of the outsourced CIO clients of Cambridge Associates have aggressive asset allocations, with a tilt towards alternatives and hedge funds. But do the high fees eat into the potential alpha?
Factors aid manager selection
Investors, including the $194 billion State Board of Administration of Florida (SBA), are using factor analysis to decompose returns, select active managers and negotiate fees.
Brunel Pension pool sets strategy
BPP, manager for 10 pooled UK local government pensions, is focused on infrastructure assets, efficiency and engaged stewardship as it establishes the pillars of its strategy.
Norway reviews GPFG strategy
Norway is looking into whether GPFG, the world’s largest sovereign fund, should take on more diversifying assets and expand its tracking error. The fund’s ESG performance is also under review.
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