governance

Lessons in governance at Alaska’s APFC

At a recent board meeting, trustees at Alaska's sovereign wealth fund APFC garnered insights on governance from recent turmoil at PSERS' and Ohio State Teachers.

Sarah RundellMarch 5, 2025

Chaos at AIMCo as politicians take control

In a dramatic purge the government in Alberta, Canada’ has removed the entire board of the $160 billion AIMCo and sacked its CEO. Is this a sign of politicisation of a pension sector renowned for its stable governance?

Sarah RundellNovember 12, 2024

Investor Profile

Guardians of the Future: The evolution of New Zealand Super

New Zealand Super’s new chief executive Jo Townsend inherits an organisation with a strong culture but facing some challenges posed by rapid growth. An internal project aims to reduce complexity and focus on simplicity for a fund already rated by WTW as operating at global best practice levels.

Amanda WhiteOctober 8, 2024

Featured Story

Meeting multiple objectives: The pension fund addressing mental health

With the right governance models pension funds can play a role in broader societal issues, such as mental health in the workplace, while still delivering financial security for members. A unique “democratic governance structure” at the Danish Velliv Association allows it to manage multiple objectives, chief executive Lars Wallberg said.

Darcy SongDecember 1, 2023

Sustainability Oxford 2023

Why ESG-momentum strategies with a focus on governance bring best returns

ESG-momentum matters when it comes to outperformance according to new research by Pictet Asset Management's head of sustainability Eric Borremans who says investors should sharpen their ESG lens and use active ownership to trigger positive change.

Sarah RundellNovember 13, 2023

Investor Profile

Railpen: Fiduciary management in practice

Railpen has combined its fiduciary and risk management roles enhancing the fiduciary element across investment strategy and developing a risk model that fits better with the long-term thinking of a pension fund explains Mads Gosvig, the fund's chief officer, fiduciary and investment management.

Sarah RundellSeptember 19, 2023

Featured Story

Lessons in governance at Alaska’s APFC

Featured Story

Chaos at AIMCo as politicians take control

Investor Profile

Guardians of the Future: The evolution of New Zealand Super

Featured Story

Meeting multiple objectives: The pension fund addressing mental health

Sustainability Oxford 2023

Why ESG-momentum strategies with a focus on governance bring best returns

Investor Profile

Railpen: Fiduciary management in practice

California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS)

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments)

Norges Bank Investment Management

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