Ilmarinen posts 7.2% annual return as private equity generates 27%
CIO says this week’s market turbulence is part of inevitable higher volatility
Private equity: Competitive arena
The healthy state of private equity markets is drawing interest from investors ranging from high-net-worth individuals and family offices to public markets, mega-funds and Asian firms
Secondaries come to the fore
The secondaries market has developed into an integral part of private equity portfolios
Sustainability key to the future
ESG is rapidly evolving from a risk control practice to an opportunity for creating value and ensuring survival for firms
Year in review: Rapid growth rules
The private equity industry records nine consecutive years of growth as assets under management hit a record high
On the Record: The question of hedging
We asked two European pension funds how they hedge against interest rate risk, as the probability that interest rates will rise over the few next years grows
How We Run Our Money: Första AP-fonden (AP1)
Mikael Angberg, CIO of Första AP-fonden (AP1), one of Sweden’s buffer funds, outlines the fund’s investment philosophy to Carlo Svaluto Moreolo
Strategically Speaking: BlackRock Credit
BlackRock is adding to its global private debt capabilities
On the Record: Manager Due Diligence
The suspension of a GAM fund manager has revived the discussion about due diligence. We asked three pension funds how they deal with it
How We Run Our Money: ÄVWL
Christian Mosel, CEO of Ärzteversorgung Westfalen-Lippe, the pension fund for doctors in Germany’s Westphalia-Lippe region, talks about his old-fashioned approach to investment
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Cardano: Brexit deal failure ‘could see deficits soar by a third’
DB schemes’ collective shortfall could increase dramatically if withdrawal agreement fails, and improve if it passes
Liabilities remain in focus
Given overall pressure on funding rates and falling asset markets, 2019 looks set to be a year where good governance and adaptability to external events will be crucial
The right tool for the job
Applying economics models to understand politics is like trying to use a trowel to saw a piece of wood in half
Interest rates are not a one-sided risk
Pension funds should always act as long-term investors whenever possible
Checking back on 2018
In January, in this column, I highlighted areas to watch for 2018. In the spirit of holding myself to account, it’s time to see how they panned out