Nick Wade from Northfield and the Curious Quant discuss the impact of COVID on risk modeling frameworks, assumptions, and how the recent movements in asset markets may or may not impact the short and long-term assumptions of asset owners.
COVID Popup Podcast: Curious Quant and Nick Wade discuss if risk models have something to say about pandemic risk.
Rest Super’s selective approach to PE pays off as program comes of age
A concentrated bet on fewer, better GP relationships is paying off for one of Australia's largest superannuation funds. Built on selective manager and deal selection rather than a broad roster, the A$112 billion ($78 billion) Rest Super delivered private equity returns more than double the peer average last financial year, as the fund proactively courts top-tier PE firms instead of waiting to be approached.
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Private equity: Arizona’s ASRS argues the case for secondaries
The $50 billion Arizona State Retirement System is pushing into private equity secondaries, actively looking to invest in stakes being overloaded by other LPs, in a strategy that will complement its co-investments program and SMA investments with external managers. It’s looking for opportunities across the US and Europe.
TIFF plays the long game in venture capital
The $9 billion asset manager for 500 US endowments and foundations, TIFF, is famed for its PE and venture capital allocation. Head of private markets Brendon Parry reflects on his priorities, including navigating the winners and losers of AI, and leaning into independent sponsors and relationships with the best managers.
Danish investors shun the US but complete divestment ‘unlikely’
Danish pension investors are pulling capital out of US Treasuries amid tensions around Greenland, but a complete divestment from the world’s biggest market will hurt Danish funds’ performance and ultimately their pensioners more than the US government’s balance sheet.
Can risk 2.0 save us from crises yet to come?
In this regular column from WTW's Thinking Ahead Institute, researcher Andrea Caloisi explores two potential risk events in the future and how a more interconnected risk mindset, or 'risk 2.0', can protect us from them.
Railpen ups infra allocation; commodities investments get the green light
Railpen will ramp up its infrastructure allocation and take on more core-plus and value-add assets to complement its existing core exposures. It also received the nod to a commodities allocation which director of total portfolio investments John Greaves believes is a hedge to inflation and uncertain central bank policies.
Dutch DC reform: Eyes on the bond markets as funds step up risk
The Dutch pension sector's switch to a defined contribution system will have big consequences for Europe’s bond market, as funds push up the risk curve with their investment strategies. It comes at a time when European governments face record funding needs.
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