In this episode, Matt Smith, director of retail content, Conexus Financial, chats with Matt Raddy, chief executive of Allianz Retire +, about annuities, video conferencing and breaking the old rules around investment ideas.
CalPERS’ public and private equity reset shapes performance
CalPERS is continuing to reap the benefits of a sweeping overhaul of its public and private equity programs, with the two asset classes, which are the biggest components in the portfolio, powering a 14.8 per cent return for the $637 billion fund in the last reporting period.
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CalSTRS’ sustainability strategy: Net zero and investing in opportunities
CalSTRS’ net zero strategy has provided a new level of focus and anchor for the 220-person investment team. Kirsty Jenkinson, investment director for the sustainable investment and stewardship strategies at the fund, explains its evolution including integrating climate scenarios into its asset liability modelling study.
AI to the rescue? Overhauling the US power grid on the path to net zero
We’re witnessing a dramatic transformation of the US utility sector, driven largely by climate change and the swift advancement of technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI). Rising infrastructure costs and the push toward renewable energy are shaking up traditional investment models that depend on fossil fuels. mrec4inarticleinline Sponsored Content scnative1 scnative2 scnative3
Applying a factor approach to total portfolio management
A new report points to the Total Portfolio Approach (TPA) as one way for institutional investors to build more resiliency into their portfolios. Report contributors Derek Walker and Geoffrey Rubin from CPP Investments explain how they apply a factor lens to the process.
Denmark’s PenSam introduces new climate index to solve tech tilt
A new climate index at Danish investor PenSam aims to solve the overweight to tech stocks, a common problem for sustainable investors give the sector is low emitting and solving many of the challenges of climate change.
TfL explains why hedge funds provide essential diversification
Padmesh Shukla, chief investment officer of the £14 billion Transport for London Pension Fund explains why he believes hedge funds are a crucial element to a diversified portfolio.
Fast growing UK DC master trust Smart Pension prioritises tech, low costs
Paul Bucksey, CIO of Smart Pension, the UK's fast growing DC master trust explains why Smart Pension's low cost, technologically advanced model is proving so successful.
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