Finance industry resting on its laurels
The finance industry has relied on its low barriers to entry, high fees and complex language that has created enduring principal/agent problems that restrict transparency and accountability.
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New York’s actions louder than words
Low emissions index is crucial to New York Common’s ongoing commitment to environmental, social and governance considerations. Amanda White spoke to chief investment officer, Vicki Fuller.
Alecta keeps costs low, strategy simple
On the eve of its centenary, Alecta’s head of investment management reflects on the low-cost, Sweden-centric, active in-house strategy which has kept the pension provider on top of its game.
Constant improvement a core value at AP2
The total investment costs of AP2 are only 17 basis points, yet the portfolio is described by chief executive, Eva Halvarsson as complex and advanced. So how do they do it?
CALPERS’ chief navigates ‘perfect storm’
Outgoing CaIPERS’ CEO, Anne Stausboll, talks to Amanda White in an exclusive interview, about her passionate views on sustainability, simplifying the portfolio, and where improvements are needed.
Church of England ups ante in ethical drive
Now responsible for implementation of the Church of England’s Ethical Investment Advisory Group recommendations, Edward Mason has only just begun to push the church’s brand of responsible investment and increasingly bold ethical purpose.
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