Funds Keep Head Cool as Pandemic Worsens Asset Allocation & Strategy, Economics, Financial CrisisPension funds are faced with steep drops in equity prices and high levels of members switching to cash options, effectively redeeming their money, as the coronavirus pandemic worsens. But rather than panicking, most Australian pension funds seem well-placed to deal with the current turmoil. Read More
The Elusive Global Property Illiquidity Premium Asset Allocation & Strategy, Opinion, Real EstateRohan Shan homes in on the the true attraction of unlisted property. Is it the elusive illiquidity premium or is it something else? Read More
Managing the Cycle with VFMC Asset Allocation & Strategy, Asset Owners, Financial CrisisVFMC has developed a new asset allocation model, in addition to its DAA model, that will help de-risk the portfolio when the likelihood of a crisis occurring rises and re-risk it in calmer weather, CIO Russell Clarke says. Read More
NZ Super stands by Strategic Tilting Asset Allocation & Strategy, Asset Owners, Pacific RegionIn a five-year review of NZ Super, Willis Towers Watson asked the board to confirm whether they are still comfortable with the portion of active risk allocated to tilting. We speak to CEO Matt Whineray about the future of this program. Read More
NZ Super adds Commodity Tilting Asset Allocation & Strategy, Asset OwnersNew Zealand Super’s strategic tilting program has added significant value to its portfolio and now it is ready to add a new asset class to its framework. Read More
TCorp Revises Investment Strategy Asset Allocation & Strategy, Asset OwnersTCorp has been on a merger journey that has seen it become a $107 billion juggernaut. In this exclusive interview, TCorp Chief Executive David Deverall talks about how this has changed not only the company’s ambitions, but also its investment strategy. Read More
Trafford-Walker to leave Frontier Advisors Asset Allocation & Strategy, Women in FinanceFiona Trafford-Walker will depart Frontier Advisors on 6 December 2019, after 25 years with the asset consultant. Read More
No Retirement Solution Fits All Asset Allocation & Strategy, Retirement, Women in FinanceJacki Ellis has been given the task to spearhead First State Super’s retirement strategy from an investment perspective. We speak to Ellis about the complexity of the problem, the challenges of CIPRs and the need for customisation. Read More
Mind The Gap Asset Allocation & Strategy, Fixed Income & Credit, Private & Alternative MarketsChina Pacific Insurance Group CIO Ben Deng speaks to [i3] Insights about the challenges of closing the asset/liability gap in today’s low-yielding environment and shares his excitement about opportunities in Chinese private equity. Read More
