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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KLP continues the fight to get Chinese mining companies to change
As growing geopolitical tension and government control has caused some investors to exit China, Norway's $78 billion pension fund KLP has stepped up engagement with Chinese mining companies at risk of breaching labour rights and responsible extraction.
Alecta doubles down on governance, risk management and culture
Sweden’s largest pension fund, the $126 billion Alecta, has spent much of the last year continuing to work on improving governance, risk management, competence and culture in the wake of a $2 billion loss in 2023 attributable to investments in US regional banks, including Silicon Valley Bank, turning sour.
How UK’s LGPS still has a long way to go creating a Canadian model
The UK’s new Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves just returned from a trip to Toronto where was gleaning ideas from Maple 8 bosses on how to emulate a “Canadian style” pension model. But it will require a governance overhaul to create a Maple 8 in the UK.
Reflections on a media mentor
Veteran Australian journalist, publisher and entrepreneur Greg Bright died today aged 70. Among his huge contributions, he was a founder of Conexus Financial, publisher of Top1000funds.com. Amanda White reflects on two decades of collaboration with the respected journalist who gave so much to the industry.
Vale Greg Bright, father of Australia’s financial trade press
Veteran journalist, publisher and entrepreneur Greg Bright has died aged 70. Bright was a founder of Conexus Financial, publisher of Investment Magazine, Professional Planner and Top1000funds.com. He also created and managed a range of other titles in a career spanning more than four decades.
Ever wondered what it’s like to experience a global FIS event?
For 15 years we have been hosting asset owners from all over the world on leading university campuses, giving delegates an immersive educational experience and challenging them to think bigger. Check out this video for a taste of this unique experience.
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