Managing the Cycle with VFMC Asset Allocation & StrategyVFMC 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 OwnersIn 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 $107 billion juggernaut. In this exclusive interview, TCorp Chief Executive David Deverall talks about how this has changed not only the company’s ambitions, but also its investment strategy. Read More
Trafford-Walker to leave Frontier Advisors Asset Allocation & Strategy, Women in FinanceFiona Trafford-Walker will depart Frontier Advisors on 6 December 2019, after 25 years with the asset consultant. Read More
No Retirement Solution Fits All Asset Allocation & Strategy, Retirement, Women in FinanceJacki Ellis has been given the task to spearhead First State Super’s retirement strategy from an investment perspective. We speak to Ellis about the complexity of the problem, the challenges of CIPRs and the need for customisation. Read More
Mind The Gap Asset Allocation & Strategy, Fixed Income & Credit, Private & Alternative MarketsChina Pacific Insurance Group CIO Ben Deng speaks to [i3] Insights about the challenges of closing the asset/liability gap in today’s low-yielding environment and shares his excitement about opportunities in Chinese private equity. Read More
Taking Risk Parity In-house at PSERS Asset Allocation & Strategy, Asset Owners, Risk and Regulation, Women in FinanceThe US$ 55 billion Pennsylvanian pension fund PSERS embraced risk parity in an effort to address the asset allocation challenges laid bare by turmoil during the global financial crisis. Read More
HESTA Eyes Fundamental Aus Equities Asset Allocation & Strategy, Asset Owners, Equities, Women in FinanceAustralian pension fund HESTA is considering creating an internal fundamental Australian equities capability in an effort to address capacity constraints and drive company engagement. Read More
