An environment of increased macro volatility and geopolitical risk means investors should question assumptions, move towards more narrative-based scenario thinking and build resilience says Richard Tomlinson, chief investment officer of LPPI.
In a nod to headwinds including climate change, evolving demographics, and the future economic outlook the $85.5 billion United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund will use a slightly lower real rate of return to inform its upcoming actuarial valuation with the 2023 ALM scenario planning focusing on climate risk.
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