Does your portfolio have bad breadth? Choosing essential betas

In this article, Ed Peters, co-director of global macro at First Quadrant, Ed Peters, examines what markets, or betas, are essential to fully diversitfy a global portfolio, while still achieving long-term goals; and how breadth is often confused with diversification.

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Demand grows for SRI options at US DC plans

The number of US defined contribution retirement plans offering a sustainable and responsible investment (SRI) option could double in the next two to three years, a new report by Mercer and the US SIF Foundation reveals.mrec4inarticleinline Sponsored Content scnative1 scnative2 scnative3

Reading and loved ones the perfect holiday recipe

As much as reading and writing about pension and investment management is exhilarating, I’m super excited about a holiday reading list I’ve cultivated, and the new-found perspective it will give me to fulfil my role and responsibility as an industry observer.mrec4inarticleinline Sponsored Content scnative1 scnative2 scnative3

Australian regulator will force funds to improve standards

Australia’s prudential regulator has flagged a range of changes that will bring regulatory oversight for the country’s $1.3 trillion industry up to a level similar to that in the insurance and banking industries.mrec4inarticleinline Sponsored Content scnative1 scnative2 scnative3

Alaska focuses on infrastructure

Infrastructure co-investments will be a new area of focus for the $36.6 billion Alaska Permanent Fund, as reflected in changes to its strategic asset allocation last week.mrec4inarticleinline Sponsored Content scnative1 scnative2 scnative3

Ontario Teachers’ fund joins PRI and outlines ESG views via video

The Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan (OTPP) has become a signatory to the United Nations-backed Principles for Responsible Investment Initiative (PRI).

Danish pension fund ATP expands to UK

Danish pension fund ATP will expand its operations into the United Kingdom, and the new head of its UK operations, Morten Nilsson, says they can offer a more diverse range of investments and better risk controls than what is currently available to many British pension fund members.mrec4inarticleinline Sponsored Content scnative1 scnative2 scnative3

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