alternatives

Investor Profile

POBA performance reflected in funding level

The $15 billion fund for Korean public officials, POBA, has reached new heights including a diversified, resilient portfolio, full funding and a stellar return due to a global alternatives program. Amanda White spoke to CIO Dong Hun Jang.

Amanda WhiteAugust 31, 2021

Investor Profile

Air Canada’s TCC prepares for take off

Air Canada, the pension fund for Canada’s flagship carrier, is preparing to manage external assets in a bid to let other pension funds and institutions tap into its top decile performance and 65-strong expert internal team.

Sarah RundellDecember 4, 2019

PRI in Person

PKA pioneers SDGs in emerging markets

Denmark's PKA pension fund is leading the way in investing in emerging markets in line with the SDGs. It targets 10 per cent of its $40 billion in alternative ESG investments and an increasing portion of that is invested in emerging markets via allocations to green bonds, infrastructure, microfinance, water sanitation and a specific SDG fund.

Sarah RundellSeptember 13, 2019

Asset Classes

Going direct puts wind in PFA’s sails

The $77 billion Denmark pension fund PFA has turned to direct investment for its alternatives, taking stakes with varying levels of risk in areas such as telecommunications and wind farms.

Peter Tind LarsenOctober 18, 2018

Asset Classes

Texas’ ERS to boost alternatives

The $29 billion Employees Retirement System of Texas will add to its alternatives portfolio over four years and wants small managers to represent 10 per cent of its active mandates.

Sarah RundellMay 25, 2018

Asset Allocation

Florida SBA trusts long-term plan

Florida State Board of Administration CIO Ash Williams may modernise real-estate holdings or add Asia exposure, but he sticks to the long-term strategy – especially when tough times loom.

Sarah RundellMay 14, 2018

Investor Profile

POBA performance reflected in funding level

Investor Profile

Air Canada’s TCC prepares for take off

PRI in Person

PKA pioneers SDGs in emerging markets

Asset Classes

Going direct puts wind in PFA’s sails

Asset Classes

Texas’ ERS to boost alternatives

Asset Allocation

Florida SBA trusts long-term plan

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