Rob Prugue: Global perspectives and systemic risk in superannuation

In this episode, Alex Proimos, head of domestic content, Conexus Financial, chats with Rob Pruguel, principal consultant at Callidum Investment Research, about vulnerability as we restart the global economy, consolidation with superannuation and how bigger isn’t always better.

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PGGM: Impact begins at home

PGGM: Impact begins at home

PGGM is preparing to build out the third element to its impact strategy targeting biodiversity. By focusing on food and the circular economy, PGGM aims to create most impact at home. Top1000funds.com looks at the fund's impact journey.

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Rational agents can upset asset-pricing paradigm

In contrast to the standard paradigm about momentum and reversal in markets being caused by agents reacting wrongly, new research shows that these phenomena can arise in markets with rational agents.mrec4inarticleinline Sponsored Content scnative1 scnative2 scnative3

CPPIB dynamically reviews its total portfolio

The CPPIB is considering the next phase in its total portfolio approach to managing assets, allowing for a more dynamic funding of investments from the policy portfolio, as the nature of the assets in the real portfolio change. mrec4inarticleinline Sponsored Content scnative1 scnative2 scnative3

Callan sticks to the long-term knitting

Unfortunately, from a journalist’s point of view at least, there is nothing new or radical about the investment principles that president and head of research at Callan, Greg Allen (pictured), is touting. He says investors should stick with the status quo of long-term, stable strategic asset allocation regardless of the recent market turmoil challenging investors.mrec4inarticleinline

CalPERS implements new RFP process for global equities

CalPERS will implement a new RFP process for global equities, which is more consistent with the transformation of its global equities portfolio and the desire to assess every strategy, than its current Spring Fed Pool system, Eric Baggesen, senior investment officer of global equities said.mrec4inarticleinline Sponsored Content scnative1 scnative2 scnative3

UniSuper loads its CMBS shopping trolley

UniSuper is spearheading Australian super funds as alternative sources of institutional‐grade debt funding through an allocation of $264 million to Australian commercial mortgage backed securities (CMBS).mrec4inarticleinline Sponsored Content scnative1 scnative2 scnative3

Dysfunctional boards should be weaned off implementation: Ambachtsheer

In November the International Centre for Pension Management at the Rotman School, University of Toronto will launch its board effectiveness program, which director Keith Ambachtsheer hopes will help overcome the dysfunctionality of pension fund boards – which have a desire to implement rather than oversee. mrec4inarticleinline Sponsored Content scnative1 scnative2 scnative3

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