Investor Strategy – Page 2
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Special ReportDigital asset investors seek greater governance and regulatory clarity
As institutional interest in digital assets grows, so do the complexities. From first-principles governance to operational due diligence and custody, investors must navigate unfamiliar risks before allocating capital
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Opinion PiecesMore responsibility is being passed on to the individual in investing for retirement
When discussing how retirement savings should be invested, the focus is typically on institutions such as pension plans and insurance companies, their strategies, governance and regulation. What happens when we turn the perspective upside down and start with individuals and families?
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Opinion PiecesPension funds should not dismiss TPA out of hand
Since the mid-2000s, an influential group of asset owners and investment practitioners has advocated for a total portfolio approach (TPA) in investment.
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NewsMajor report on climate adaptation hailed as a ‘wake-up call’ for UK investors
Climate Change Committee says ‘critical action needed’ to safeguard the country’s financial system
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NewsSwiss pension funds review currency hedging, avoid tactical shifts
Dollar exposure and gold allocations prompt review of FX hedging, but long-term strategies remain unchanged
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NewsShareholder revolt at BP AGM over climate and governance
Early reports suggest investors have voted against management on two key proposals
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NewsDemand for emerging market equities rises among German pension investors
German pension funds increase emerging markets allocations, favouring selective strategies over broad structural shifts
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NewsNEST joins Australian superfunds in search of European private markets deals
A delegation of Australian super funds that includes NEST is seeking investment opportunities in European private markets, starting with France
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NewsNearly half of European assets now run by US managers
‘Europe is quietly losing control over how its capital is allocated’, warn observers
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NewsStandard Life acquires Aegon to create £480bn powerhouse
Transaction establishes Standard Life as UK’s second largest workplace pensions platform by assets, adding £74bn assets under administration and 2.1 million customers
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InterviewsCompenswiss adapts investment strategy to changing outlook for Swiss social security
Frank Juliano, chief investment strategist at Compenswiss, talks about the fund’s new asset allocation choices, as the outlooks of the three social security funds managed by the organisation diverge
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NewsLong-term focus vital as pension investors confront volatile markets
Pension investors say clear trustee communication and long-term strategies are essential to navigate ongoing market volatility
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InterviewsAkademikerPension adds extra layer of risk
Known as the ‘Jesus of Gentofte’ for its ESG stance, the Danish fund is revitalising its approach to investing. CIO Anders Schelde explains the rationale behind it to Rachel Fixsen
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Country ReportSiemens Fonds Invest: A holistic approach to pension management
“We have the goal to scale everything we do” - Heiko Fischer and Erik Macharzina. Interview by Luigi Serenelli
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NewsAsset owners hold course as Middle East conflict raises market volatility
Middle East tensions drive market swings, but pension funds focus on resilience, risk management, and strategy
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InterviewsVelliv Foreningen CEO lauds Danish pension system, ponders next step
Over his 40-year career in pensions so far, Lars Wallberg has seen profound changes in Denmark’s pension system
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NewsNBIM sets guardrails on corporate use of environmental attribute certificates
Oil fund manager makes clear companies should prioritise reducing emissions from own operations and value chains
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NewsArdian wins mandate to build portfolio for L&G’s Private Market Access Fund [updated]
The vehicle, part of L&G’s Lifetime Advantage Fund, is designed to provide L&G’s 5.6 million UK defined contribution members greater access to private markets
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NewsAP7 to pilot test wider insourcing of SEK1.36trn passive portfolio
Geopolitical situation is one of the reasons behind Swedish pensions giant’s move to bring lion’s share of equities in house
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NewsFinnish pension fund majors benefit from surging domestic equities
Smallest pensions insurer, Veritas, beats Varma as well as Keva on 2025 returns with 8.7% gain after sticking with high equities exposure
