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Beyond asset classes: Active credit becomes the test case for Florida’s portfolio evolution
Florida State Board of Administration has built an active credit portfolio spanning public and private markets, CIO Lamar Taylor says the initiative could be the first step in a broader shift away from traditional asset-class investing towards a framework centred on return drivers and risk exposures.
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Leverage: Friend or foe?
Against the backdrop of rising rates, market turmoil and pension funds’ ever-growing illiquid allocations, leverage is going to increasingly come under the spotlight. Today’s changing macro picture of increasing interest rates and rising borrowing costs will put pressure on pension funds to ensure financing costs are compensated with expected returns.
Accelerating change: Operationalising DEI
Sarah Maynard global head of DEI at CFA Institute explains why the investment sector needs to operationalise a structured DEI approach and how including DEI in codes and standards will help bring about much-needed change.
QSuper and Sunsuper merge to form new institutional giant
The long awaited merger between the two Australian super funds, QSuper and Sunsuper, came into force on February 28, creating Australia’s second largest super fund. The newly formed A$220 billion Australian Retirement Trust is aiming to double its size by the end of the decade, according to CEO Bernard Reilly.
Sweden’s recipe for success: Active, low cost, ESG
CEOs at Sweden's four buffer funds link stellar returns to low costs, sustainability and active management.
Gulf SWFs have most exposure to Russia as crisis grows
Gulf SWFs funds face some of the biggest losses to their investments in Russia, particularly through investing alongside Russia's RDIF, a fund set up to attract foreign capital into the country.
PMT builds out its ESG screening and engagement program
PMT, the Dutch fund for metal and technical workers, has just increased the screens guarding its equity and bond allocations from ESG laggards. It is also increasing its engagement with companies to try and build climate awareness.




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