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Border to Coast hunts strategic partners as private markets set to surge
The UK’s LGPS pool, £120 billion ($161 billion) Border to Coast, is hunting for strategic relationships with asset managers and global asset owners as it prepares to invest £40 billion in private markets. Chief executive Rachel Elwell speaks to Top1000funds.com about the fund's approach to finding long-term partnerships in the market.
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CalPERS examines adopting SDGs
The $357 billion pension plan will examine aligning its portfolio with the UN’s SDGs, which would give the fund’s ESG engagement a more keen focus on social objectives such as ending poverty.
Top of mind for 2018
Compiling lists for the new year can improve focus and even help reduce anxiety. Here are five factors The Thinking Ahead Institute expects to influence investment over the next 12 months.
Taiwan’s BLF still diversifying
From elevating the focus on multi-asset and alternatives allocations to expanding its roster of external managers, the Bureau of Labor Funds’ plans for 2018 are about diffusing the risk.
CareSuper CIO active and determined
The CIO of the $10 billion superannuation fund for office workers has her team and investment philosophy in place, with a long-term focus and a mindset that says settling is never an option.
CalSTRS manoeuvres for 2018 trends
Risk mitigation and changes in private equity are examples of how the California State Teachers’ Retirement System is positioning itself for 2018. CIO Chris Ailman shares trends he sees ahead.
QSuper chair Karl Morris opens up
In this Q&A, the chairman of Queensland’s $72 billion superannuation fund reflects on going public offer, launching an insurance arm, and the much-debated representative trustee board model.
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