In this episode, Alex Proimos, head of domestic content, Conexus Financial, chats with Jason Brady, chief executive and president of Thornburg Investment Management, about a range of topics including dividends, bond yields and creating robust income in retirement.
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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GPIF pins active equity overhaul on ‘scientific’ manager selection
A quest for manager and fund strategy diversification has led the world's largest pension fund, Japan’s Government Pension Investment Fund, to reach a decade-high allocation to active global stocks. Its active equity portfolio now consists of 103 funds, increasing fivefold compared to 2020 when it only invested in 20.
Japan University Fund expands active allocation guided by risk factors
The $77 billion Japan University Fund is stepping up active strategies and introducing country-specific passive allocations as the young endowment, established only in 2022, builds out the policy portfolio. Co-CIO and the head of global investment department Naoya Sugimoto speaks about JUF's vision and manager expectations.
UPP: Canadian investor looks outside US markets
Canada's University Pension Plan is eyeing new risks and opportunities triggered by policies from the Trump administration, like additional taxes for US investments and a surge of public spending on defence and infrastructure in Germany. It is also fine-tuning its roster of active managers.
Igneo’s North American Capabilities
Our North American Capabilities In this short video, John Ma, Partner & Co-Head North America, and Varun Sablok, Managing Director discuss opportunities in North America for middle-market infrastructure investors highlighting the strong potential in four key sectors; Digital, Transportation, Power, and Water & Waste. Why Direct Infrastructure? Michael Ryder, Partner & Co-Head North America, and
KIC eyes pivot to total portfolio approach in latest review
The $206.5 billion Korea Investment Corporation has become the latest asset owner weighing a shift into the total portfolio approach in an attempt to boost investment returns. After putting out an RFP for a consulting partner in May, it will conduct a review into early next year about TPA's feasibility.
LACERA: It’s all in the process
In an interview with Top1000funds.com, Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association CIO John Grabel explains how the fund's deeply ingrained investment processes guide the pension fund through times of uncertainty.
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