Brunel

Investor Profile

Railpen urges all investors to elevate cyber security

The growing threat of cyberattacks at portfolio companies - from the growth in AI, IT skill shortages and geopolitics - is viewed as a key risk at the £34 billion Railpen. The investor outlines how other asset owners and managers can engage on the issue.

Sarah RundellFebruary 18, 2025

Featured Story

UK unleashes its plans for mega funds

The UK government has announced plans to speed up LGPS pooling, forcing local authority pension funds to pool their assets and delegate investment strategy to larger asset pools. The government also wants DC schemes to merge. Top1000funds.com spoke to industry executives about the proposals.

Sarah RundellNovember 19, 2024

Investor Profile

Brunel’s responsible investment expertise helps cut management fees

Brunel is saving almost four times the costs it incurs thanks to the management fees it is able to negotiate because of its responsible investment expertise. It’s making cost savings of £34 million per year, two years ahead of its initial target of saving £27.8 million a year by 2025.

Sarah RundellApril 6, 2023

Sustainability

Investors target slow climate movers including Berkshire Hathaway

Climate Action 100+ urges investors to apply more pressure for corporate action on climate change this proxy season. Investors such as CalPERS are targeting slow movers on climate like Berkshire Hathaway.

Sarah RundellApril 7, 2022

Manager Relationships

How to find manager skill

The crisis has accelerated the industry’s adoption of technology for manager due diligence an area where it has traditionally lagged, according to founder of Inalytics Rick di Mascio who after 30 years in the job knows how to identify manager skill.

Amanda WhiteFebruary 4, 2021

Sustainability Digital – Sept 2020

New investment-led net zero framework

More than 70 investors have collaborated to produce a framework for an investment strategy led approach to decarbonising portfolios and maximising efforts to achieve net zero emissions globally by 2050. The IIGCC, which developed the framework, is seeking consultation.

Amanda WhiteAugust 6, 2020

Investor Profile

Railpen urges all investors to elevate cyber security

Featured Story

UK unleashes its plans for mega funds

Investor Profile

Brunel’s responsible investment expertise helps cut management fees

Sustainability

Investors target slow climate movers including Berkshire Hathaway

Manager Relationships

How to find manager skill

Sustainability Digital – Sept 2020

New investment-led net zero framework

California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)

ABP/APG Asset Management

California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS)

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