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Posting bonds not cash as collateral: Belgium’s KBC on LDI

Belgium’s KBC Pensioenfonds, the pension fund for the banking and insurance group, runs a large LDI programme. But unlike UK pension funds who had to fire sell assets to post margin during the recent gilt crisis, KBC can post bonds, not cash, as collateral.

Sarah RundellDecember 15, 2022

FIS Toronto 2024

ESG integration wields best results with good data and effective engagement

Large investors across Europe share the elements of their success when it comes to ESG integration and engagement, including in sovereign bonds.

Sarah RundellNovember 8, 2022

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Asset owners reflect on what to expect in 2022

Asset owners think in years rather than months, but investors expect a handful of key areas will define the year ahead. A clearer view on inflation; poor bond performance and a resurgence in labour rights to name a few.

Sarah RundellJanuary 11, 2022

Asset Allocation

Aussie funds look for competitive edge

The CIOs of two of Australia’s largest asset owners, Aware Super and UniSuper are looking to enhance their competitive advantage in an increasingly concentrated superannuation market.

Meredith BoothDecember 17, 2021

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City of Austin looks to the future

The City of Austin Employees Retirement System has turned around its five-year performance with a focus on value in active management and deconstructing its bond portfolio. As it looks to the future CIO David Veal considers venture capital and crypto investments.

Amanda WhiteApril 22, 2021

Fixed Income

OTPP bucks trend, keeps buying bonds

Just as some of the world’s largest pensions funds sell down their fixed income holdings in favour of equities and private assets, Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan has been buying more in 2019 as it seeks to rebalance the portfolio in the event of an economic downturn.

Sarah JonesOctober 15, 2019

Featured Story

Posting bonds not cash as collateral: Belgium’s KBC on LDI

FIS Toronto 2024

ESG integration wields best results with good data and effective engagement

Featured Story

Asset owners reflect on what to expect in 2022

Asset Allocation

Aussie funds look for competitive edge

Featured Story

City of Austin looks to the future

Fixed Income

OTPP bucks trend, keeps buying bonds

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments)

Norges Bank Investment Management

ATP

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