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AustralianSuper rebalances equities

Australia’s largest superannuation fund, the A$250 billion AustralianSuper, plans to decrease its equity allocation in favour of fixed income according to the fund’s CIO Mark Delaney, as he predicts central banks will tap the brakes on monetary policy amid concerns of rising inflation.

Glenda KorporaalJanuary 27, 2022

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Asset owners reflect on what to expect in 2022

Asset owners think in years rather than months, but investors expect a handful of key areas will define the year ahead. A clearer view on inflation; poor bond performance and a resurgence in labour rights to name a few.

Sarah RundellJanuary 11, 2022

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New Zealand Super reviews risk budget

New Zealand Super just returned its best-ever result of nearly 30 per cent. In addition to the gains from its overweight position to equities the fund also fully hedged the currency. Amanda White explores the fund’s strategy and the risk budgeting review currently under way.

Amanda WhiteDecember 14, 2021

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Future Fund positions for changed investment landscape

In its latest position paper, Australia's Future Fund outlines its investment approach in a new investment landscape characterised by the end of 60:40 portfolios, inflation, declining corporate earnings and climate change - amongst others.

Sarah RundellNovember 25, 2021

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Bridgewater eyes end to US equity outperformance and FX volatility ahead

Don't expect another decade of outperformance from US equity while inflation, fuelled by a demand shock, is set to spike foreign exchange volatility impacting total portfolio returns, warned Rebecca Patterson, director of investment research, Bridgewater Associates speaking at FIS Digital 2021.

Sarah RundellNovember 5, 2021

FIS Digital – November 2021

Climate, China and The Fed: Kotkin’s big risks ahead

The climate emergency, China and Federal Reserve policy pose the most systemic investor risk ahead according to Stephen Kotkin, Professor in History and International Affairs, Princeton University, who said a dramatic misstep from the US Federal Reserve could cause a massive dislocation.

Sarah RundellNovember 4, 2021

Investor Profile

AustralianSuper rebalances equities

Featured Story

Asset owners reflect on what to expect in 2022

Investor Profile

New Zealand Super reviews risk budget

Asset Allocation

Future Fund positions for changed investment landscape

Featured Story

Bridgewater eyes end to US equity outperformance and FX volatility ahead

FIS Digital – November 2021

Climate, China and The Fed: Kotkin’s big risks ahead

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