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Rebalancing at UTIMCO: Why investors should worry about corporate earnings

In a recent board meeting, University of Texas Investment Management Co's head Rich Hall explained why he is concerned about corporate earnings' impact on equity returns. He also warned that as consumer and company spending slows, a recession can become self-fulfilling until new facts emerge to break the pattern.

Sarah RundellJuly 16, 2025

Investor Profile

Finland’s Ilmarinen prepares to increase risk ahead of new pension rules

Ilmarinen, Finland’s €63 billion ($73 billion) pension insurer, is laying the ground to significantly increase its equity allocation ahead of new pension rules in the country. CIO Mikko Mursula is preparing for a sharp increase in volatility of annual returns and the enhanced role and importance of diversifying the portfolio.

Sarah RundellJuly 14, 2025

Asset Allocation

AP3: TAA and why the market, not the media, is right about the US recovery

AP3 chief investment officer Jonas Thulin shows how AP3 has benefited from tactical asset allocation. He also argued that although the media is still reporting concerns about the US economy, the market is painting a healthier picture.

Sarah RundellJune 23, 2025

Featured Story

Stable value at TRS proves ballast in extraordinary times

Texas Teacher Retirement System, the $211.6 billion Austin-based pension fund, has an asset allocation that is built to withstand the “extraordinary times” and adverse climate investors face today. The fund's 21 per cent allocation to stable value to stand the test of recession has proven most robust.

Sarah RundellApril 15, 2025

News

CDPQ balances equity gains with real estate woes

Equity and infrastructure drove gains at C$473 billion ($329 billion) Caisse de Depot et Placement du Quebec, but “persistent headwinds” in real estate allocation given the fund’s above benchmark exposure to US offices in poorly performing cities New York and Chicago dragged down performance in 2024.

Sarah RundellMarch 18, 2025

Investor Profile

Switzerland’s rail fund SBB takes on more risk

Convinced higher interest rates signpost higher anticipated returns ahead, Pensionskasse SBB, the Bern-based pension fund for employees of Switzerland’s state-owned railway company, will increase its equity allocation including private equity. It plans to add managers in both public and private equity.

Sarah RundellJuly 25, 2023

Equities

Rebalancing at UTIMCO: Why investors should worry about corporate earnings

Investor Profile

Finland’s Ilmarinen prepares to increase risk ahead of new pension rules

Asset Allocation

AP3: TAA and why the market, not the media, is right about the US recovery

Featured Story

Stable value at TRS proves ballast in extraordinary times

News

CDPQ balances equity gains with real estate woes

Investor Profile

Switzerland’s rail fund SBB takes on more risk

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University of Texas/Texas A&M Investment Company (UTIMCO)

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