Asset Allocation

How Railpen keeps illiquid asset allocation on track

New research on private markets at Railpen has produced a framework that focuses on scenario planning and the uncertainty inherent in illiquid investments taking account of “portfolio steerability”, allocation drift and the impact on short-term liquidity management resulting in a more dynamic approach.

Amanda WhiteJuly 13, 2023

Asset Allocation

Cash rate scenario analysis drives asset allocation reset at Maryland

The asset allocation of the $63 billion Maryland State Pension System has protected the fund on the downside. But now CIO Andrew Palmer is looking at cash rates persistently of 4 per cent, what that means for various asset classes and how the fund should be allocating.

Amanda WhiteJune 8, 2023

Investor Profile

Total portfolio management pays off at LPPI

The Local Pension Partnership pooled fund has saved £113 million in costs since inception. But the real benefit, according to chief executive Chris Rule, is the governance structure which allows the outsourced provider to manage the total portfolio. He spoke to Amanda White about the power of total portfolio management.

Amanda WhiteMay 17, 2023

FIS Singapore 2023

Giant sovereign, pension funds re-think portfolios as market shifts

Speaking at Conexus Financial’s Fiduciary Investors’ Symposium held in Singapore, leaders from sovereign wealth funds in Singapore and Malaysia, along with United States pension giant CalSTRS, discussed how investors are viewing global macro risks and opportunities, and strategies they are considering to future-proof their portfolios.

Ben HurleyMarch 16, 2023

Investor Profile

CalSTRS positions for the future with new investment team structure

CalSTRS has restructured the investment team with an eye on its future growth and the best people to achieve its mission. This includes examining the complexity of the portfolio and the skills required to manage it effectively in the future. Amanda White spoke to deputy CIO, Scott Chan.

Amanda WhiteFebruary 16, 2023

Asset Allocation

TRS defends struggling risk parity allocation for now

A recent board meeting at TRS discussed challenges in the $11 billion risk parity allocation. However, predicting stymied economic growth and continued inflation ahead, the asset class is likely to do better going forward

Sarah RundellJanuary 3, 2023

Asset Allocation

Asset Allocation

How Railpen keeps illiquid asset allocation on track

Asset Allocation

Cash rate scenario analysis drives asset allocation reset at Maryland

Investor Profile

Total portfolio management pays off at LPPI

FIS Singapore 2023

Giant sovereign, pension funds re-think portfolios as market shifts

Investor Profile

CalSTRS positions for the future with new investment team structure

Asset Allocation

TRS defends struggling risk parity allocation for now

Local Pensions Partnership

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