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USS swings into surplus but flags re-think after Thames losses

USS says losses in Thames Water have led to deep reflection on how it will invest in regulated assets in the future, flagging the need for consistent regulation to support pension fund investment. As the fund celebrates its 50th year it records a surplus for the first time since 2008.

Sarah RundellAugust 15, 2024

UK’s transition-focused SWF gets green light

Sarah RundellJuly 25, 2024

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Brunel uses AI in stewardship and doubles down on manager misalignment

Sarah RundellJuly 1, 2024

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Frampton shows the way as APFC turns to China, private equity

Sarah RundellJune 27, 2024

FIS Toronto 2024

The subtle complexity of best-practice pension management

Darcy SongJune 20, 2024

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Brightwell ponders implications of shake up in UK pension scheme surpluses

New rules may enable employers to tap surplus funds built up in defined benefit plans in the UK. It remains unclear if this would alter investment strategy and see these funds invest more investment in so-called productive assets rather than UK government bonds.

Sarah RundellApril 18, 2024

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How Ireland’s ISIF is helping crowd-in transition finance

The €15 billion ($16.1 billion) Ireland Strategic Investment Fund (ISIF) is finding compelling investment opportunities in the energy transition and is successfully drawing in additional investment to finance Ireland’s net zero commitments.

Sarah RundellFebruary 6, 2024

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What the new global labour market really means for investors

As western economies grapple with demographic shifts and labour mismatches, a new set of opportunities and risks have appeared for investors. PGIM thematic research group director Jakob Wilhelmus outlines what they should look out for in this new world order.

Darcy SongNovember 13, 2023

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India’s NIIF: A poster child for development finance

Sujoy Bose played a central role in setting up India's celebrated sovereign development fund, the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund. He explains how NIFF's governance combines a perfect combination of sovereign comfort for investors seeking Indian exposure alongside the discipline and freedom to hunt returns.

Sarah RundellAugust 29, 2023

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What drives success at CPP Investments’ giant PE portfolio

Size and scale are not always advantages. Against the backdrop of tougher market conditions, CPP Investments' global head of private equity Suyi Kim says successfully managing what could be the world’s largest private equity allocation a program will depend on successfully managing the large team.

Sarah RundellAugust 24, 2023

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South Africa’s EPPF builds resilience in governance-focused strategy

South Africa's EPPF wants to increase its allocation to private equity and venture capital to help ride out volatility at home in a strategy where governance and stakeholder engagement is central. CEO Shafeeq Abrahams explains.

Sarah RundellAugust 1, 2023

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Investor Profile

USS swings into surplus but flags re-think after Thames losses

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UK’s transition-focused SWF gets green light

Investor Profile

Brunel uses AI in stewardship and doubles down on manager misalignment

Investor Profile

Frampton shows the way as APFC turns to China, private equity

FIS Toronto 2024

The subtle complexity of best-practice pension management

Featured Story

Brightwell ponders implications of shake up in UK pension scheme surpluses

Featured Story

How Ireland’s ISIF is helping crowd-in transition finance

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What the new global labour market really means for investors

Featured Story

India’s NIIF: A poster child for development finance

Investor Profile

What drives success at CPP Investments’ giant PE portfolio

Investor Profile

South Africa’s EPPF builds resilience in governance-focused strategy

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