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European investors reject debt crisis narrative as higher bond yields trigger fixed income shift

European investors reject debt crisis narrative as higher bond yields trigger fixed income shift

The rise in government bond yields is being driven by higher policy-rate expectations and commodity supply concerns linked to the Strait of Hormuz, not fears of an imminent sovereign debt reckoning. Investors share how they are preparing for higher returns.

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How Swiss PUBLICA integrates climate risk

PUBLICA, one of the largest pension funds in Switzerland, has built a bespoke equity benchmark to reduce climate risk. It's not the consequence of any target to reduce emissions in the portfolio or wider ESG legislation. Senior portfolio manager Frederik von Ameln explains the process behind the strategy.

CalPERS reviews factor allocation

As CalPERS navigates more change at the top following Nicole Musicco decision to leave, the investment committee ploughs on with an annual review of the public equity portfolio where discussions focus on the factor weighted strategy and engagement on executive pay.

Operational excellence as critical as asset allocation for success

Asset allocation is often nominated as the most important element in long-term investment performance. But the Fiduciary Investor s Symposium at Stanford University heard that no investment strategy or process can operate in a vacuum – it can’t happen effectively without operational excellence.

Get on board: why the megatrend is your friend

Megatrends are the forces that will shape our planet, our society and our lives decades into the future. The Fiduciary Investors Symposium at Stanford University heard Megatrends provide potentially rich pickings for investors, as long as they know how to use them,.

The future of portfolio construction

Evolving portfolio construction techniques that include more attention to liquidity management, diversification and resilience are needed in a macro environment that has more complexity and volatility delegates at the Fiduciary Investors Symposium at Stanford University heard. Investors from CalSTRS, CPP Investments and MFS share their approach.

Politics rivals profits for portfolio influence, says Bridgewater co-CIO

Bridgewater co-CIO Greg Jensen said government policy has steadily increased in influence over the economy and portfolio construction over the past 20 years and now outstrips the importance of private sector incentives. He says the pace of deglobalisation is a key trend for institutional investors to keep abreast of.

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