Top funds’ strengths, challenges
A study of organisational behaviour at 15 of the world’s leading funds found best-practice ideas in risk management and sustainability, along with common challenges in areas such as diversity.
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‘Co-opetition’ among funds pays
A body of research demonstrates that a shift in mindset towards asset owners working together, while still maintaining genuinely productive competition, pays off for all stakeholders.
Sovereigns versus citizens
As sovereign wealth funds continue to grow, some are running into tussles with citizens over particular investments or the purpose of the fund. Transparency and greater engagement can help.
Return targets head downward
The challenging market environment is putting pressure on pension funds. In response, many are lowering return targets, rather than taking on more risk or requesting larger contributions.
Tough climate marks value in governance
The link between better governance and stronger returns lies somewhere between faith and fact; however, in a historically tough climate, the argument for best practice seems overwhelming.
Fundamentally rewiring finance
The better aligned a society’s financial institutions are with its goals and ideals, the stronger and more successful the society will be.
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