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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AP funds face consolidation as report flags scale and efficiency wins
A long-awaited review into Sweden's buffer funds suggests consolidation between the three Stockholm funds – AP1, AP3 and AP4 – stating that the advantages in terms of efficiency and scale outweigh the disadvantages of continued separation.
How liability-aware investment took off at Seattle SCERS
Seattle City's chief investment officer Jason Malinowski explains why he has embraced liability aware investment, why hedge funds and commodities are out, and why cash - not a risk-free asset for a long-term investor – is kept to a minimum.
CalPERS extols the benefits of co-investment in private equity
A recent board meeting marked progress in turning around the fortunes of CalPERS' private equity portfolio. Large co-investments and reducing the bias to buyout are reshaping the profile of investments, said portfolio manager Anton Orlich.
How collaboration and creativity come together in OTPP’s new offices
OTPP has re-imagined the office with its new downtown Toronto headquarters. George Konidis explains how the premises will help attract top talent and support a new kind of working and collaboration.
AIMCo talks total portfolio approach, private credit, and risk
As AIMCo prepares to beef up its private credit team in New York, CIO Marlene Puffer explains how she plans to scale the allocation, as well as describing a new total portfolio approach to private markets, and the investor's new approach to risk management.
Brunel uses AI in stewardship and doubles down on manager misalignment
Brunel Pension Partnership has introduced AI in its stewardship processes, and is working with other asset owners to put more pressure on asset managers to align with its climate demands.
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