Investor Profile
Sunsuper shrugs off private market froth
Sunsuper investment chief, Ian Patrick, is buying unlisted assets despite record prices that are set to climb even higher as super funds scramble for yield.
Elizabeth FryJanuary 10, 2020
Investor Profile
Washington State’s secret sauce
A big contributor to the long-term top decile performance of the Washington State Investment Board has been its high allocation to private markets. But it is not just the high allocation that sets the fund apart from its peers, it’s also the nature of the relationships with its GPs. Amanda White speaks to retiring CIO Gary Bruebaker about the fund's secret sauce.
Amanda WhiteNovember 6, 2019
Asset Allocation
UK’s CEPB favours private markets
The UK’s £2 billion Church of England Pension Board, the pension fund for church clergy has changed strategy, slashing its equity portfolio in favour of private markets in a bid to seek stronger returns, income and a shelter from equity volatility.
Sarah RundellMarch 19, 2019
Infrastructure
HOOPP ponders re-allocating risk
Canada's Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan is considering adding to its celebrated strategy with moves into reinsurance and infrastructure, based on forecasts of rapid growth in its assets.
Sarah RundellAugust 6, 2018
Investor Profile
Nationwide likes private markets
Find out how the UK’s $7.1 billion Nationwide Pension Fund has built its alternatives portfolio from nothing to 20 per cent of its assets, by targeting opportunities larger players won’t touch.
Sarah RundellNovember 7, 2017
Investor Profile
USS goes direct in private markets
The UK’s $78 billion USS remains growth focused despite a funding deficit, employing direct investment in private markets and tapping US government bonds in anticipation of lower gilt prices.
Sarah RundellOctober 23, 2017