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An increasing push to invest in home markets means asset owners need better frameworks for aligning government expectations with investment goals. APG’s three-pronged approach for public infrastructure investments could act as a guide for other investors looking to balance fiduciary duty with political demands. International Centre for Pension Management | #investment #infrastructure #pension https://lnkd.in/ejS9Fm8N

Three years on from the UK's gilt crisis, Charlotte Vincent, co-head of fixed income at the £36 billion ($48 billion) People's Partnership, reflects on enduring investor concerns about bond market volatility as the government continues to struggle to balance the books. #fixedincome #investment #gilts https://lnkd.in/dV-i-GGH

At the annual review of its fixed income portfolio, CalPERS staff explain how active management, value-add strategies and the hunt for alpha are paying off, with ESG integration giving it a valuable edge and informing it to invest in companies under pressure like Boeing at the right time. #ESG #fixedincome #investment #pension https://lnkd.in/ghzr5PZH

The surging interest in generative AI has triggered a technological arms race, driving demand for high-density data centres. Investors are looking to capitalize on what is often described as a generational opportunity, but as Blue Owl Capital's James Clarke cautions, investors need to consider several important factors as they try to determine who to partner with for the long-term. Keep reading to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gHkwM9rS

The surging interest in generative AI has triggered a technological arms race, driving demand for data centres. Investors are looking to capitalise on what is often described as a generational opportunity, but as Blue Owl Capital’s James Clarke cautions, there are several important factors to assess in partners for the long-term. Published in partnership with Blue Owl Capital. https://lnkd.in/gHkwM9rS #ai #blueowl #jamesclarke

Rolling out a total portfolio approach is rarely a linear process, as even its most experienced practitioners warned that without careful resistance to old language, culture and structure, asset owners can easily slide back into the “comfort” of strategic asset allocation. A new report unpacks how leading funds stay disciplined. CAIA Association | Thinking Ahead Institute | #TPA #investment #portfoliomanagement https://lnkd.in/gN9YKQpx

In an endorsement of its hard work over the last year, Sweden’s Fund Selection Agency, which procures and monitors the funds on offer on the country’s premium pension platform, is already starting to see improved returns and lower fees from the wave of new equity funds it mandated. FTN Fondtorgsnämnden, Erik Fransson | #equity #managerselection #investment https://lnkd.in/gWkBUVb5

While the US remains the most entrepreneurial economy, China might now be challenging its technology leadership, while demographics, deglobalisation, decarbonisation, and digitalisation are creating “massive opportunities” in almost every market, according to Macquarie Asset Management. Ben Way | #investment #decarbonisation #realassets https://lnkd.in/guVnb5TP

The SC Retirement System Investment Commission's improved liquidity position has allowed the plan to tilt its portfolio towards unlisted asset classes, including private equity and private credit. The fund grew fast thanks to funding reform, improved salaries, and positive investment returns and is now looking to boost long-term performance. Michael Hitchcock, Bryan Moore | #investment #privateassets #assetowner https://lnkd.in/g3tq-VMT

In his regular column for Top1000funds.com, Tim Hodgson, co-founder of the Thinking Ahead Institute at WTW, reflects on the dangers of unconstrained action, the limits of efficiency, and why long-term sustainability may depend on knowing when not to act. #opinion #investment https://lnkd.in/gcwWVFBj