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Governance

Future Fund appoints third deputy CIO

The Future Fund has appointed Sue Brake to the role of deputy CIO, portfolio strategy as part of the revamp of the $145 billion sovereign wealth fund’s investment team. She joins Wendy Norris deputy CIO for private markets and David George who is deputy CIO for public markets.

Elizabeth FryApril 4, 2019

Investor Profile

Australia’s rethink for the Future Fund

The CIO of Australia’s A$175 billion sovereign wealth fund, Raphael Arndt, sees a time on the not-too-distant horizon when the assumptions that have shaped investment strategy will no longer hold true. He’s working on a more comprehensive process for this challenging new world.

Alice UribeDecember 18, 2018

Private Equity

Future Fund tops up PE, risk

Australia's $107 billion sovereign wealth fund added risk based on near-term outlooks and boosted its holdings in private equity, during a year in which it handily beat one-year and 10-year aims.

Alice UribeAugust 31, 2018

News

Future Fund adds risk for short term

The CIO of Australia's sovereign wealth fund has added risk to the portfolio showing optimism about the short-term outlook but remains cautious about the medium and long term.

Amanda WhiteMarch 5, 2018

Analysis

ESG scrutiny hits private markets

Listed assets aren’t the only investments under more scrutiny. As funds strive for sustainability, they are now applying that rigour even to notoriously opaque classes such as private equity.

Amanda WhiteJanuary 9, 2018

Hedge Funds

Future Fund talks alternatives

Craig Dandurand, director of debt and alternatives for the Future Fund, offers a glimpse into how it has recalibrated its approach to investing in hedge funds and other risk premia.

Mark StoryNovember 23, 2017

Equities

Future Fund revamps equities

Australia’s sovereign wealth fund has revamped its equities portfolio to take on deliberate factor risk and target idiosyncratic risk. The fund’s head of equities, Björn Kvarnskog, explains.

Amanda WhiteSeptember 25, 2017

Analysis

Active strategies still valued

Prominent CIOs say active management’s place is secure, even as passive strategies surge in popularity. But the two types of strategies aren’t as distinct as in years past.

SIMON HOYLESeptember 20, 2017

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