CalSTRS

Asset Allocation

CalSTRS manoeuvres for 2018 trends

Risk mitigation and changes in private equity are examples of how the California State Teachers’ Retirement System is positioning itself for 2018. CIO Chris Ailman shares trends he sees ahead.

Sarah RundellJanuary 12, 2018

Sustainability Digital – March 2021

Pension funds get cracking on diversity

The diversity problem in the industry is large. Investors know this, the challenge is how to fix it. Now a handful of funds are showing exactly how its done.

Sarah RundellNovember 23, 2017

FIS MIT 2017

Where future leaders will focus

The investment industry will need a new kind of leader with a new set of skills to serve the interests of younger generations and create value for society as a whole.

Amanda WhiteOctober 4, 2017

Uncategorised posts

Return targets head downward

The challenging market environment is putting pressure on pension funds. In response, many are lowering return targets, rather than taking on more risk or requesting larger contributions.

Simon HoyleMarch 30, 2017

Asset Classes

Post-Brexit uncertainty reigns

‘Selective optimism’ in UK real estate, infrastructure and other assets characterises investors across Europe as they scramble to tell the genuine opportunities from fool’s gold following Brexit.

Sarah RundellMarch 15, 2017

Sustainability

Top US funds embrace stewardship code

A new set of US stewardship responsibilities for investors and a governance framework for listed companies, backed by some of the largest US-based asset owners and managers, is long overdue.

Amanda WhiteFebruary 17, 2017