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  • Managing infrastructure safety requires long-term focus
    Providing a safe workplace is a primary focus for infrastructure owners, underpinning value creation in an environment that typically involves...
    		 Shannon O’Keeffe
    Director, Social Responsibility
    IFM Investors
    		Will Phillips
    Senior Associate, Asset Management
    IFM Investors
    		Nicholas Rivera
    Associate, Asset Management
    IFM Investors
    June 27, 2023
    Comment
  • What pension fund investors need to know about real assets
    Pádraig Floyd describes the different classes of real assets and explores their pros and cons as part of a pension...
    		 Pádraig Floyd
    LAPF Investments
    June 24, 2023
    Comment
  • Investing for impact through real assets benefits communities and investors alike
    Paul Myles of Schroders looks at the benefits of pension funds’ investment in local real estate and renewable energy infrastructure Discussions...
    		 Paul Myles
    Business Development Director – Private Assets
    Schroders
    June 6, 2023
    Focus
  • Place-based impact investing, and how pension capital can help the UK level up
    Chris Santer and Paul Myles from Schroders Capital discuss place-based impact investing and why pension fund capital is well suited...
    		 Chris Santer
    Fund Manager
    Schroders Capital Real Estate
    		Paul Myles
    Business Development Director – Private Assets
    Schroders
    April 24, 2023
    Focus
  • Levelling up – a gateway to better and more effective pensions legislation?
    Howard Bluston discusses the implications of the consultation process for levelling up as it will affect pension funds, and sees...
    		 Howard Bluston
    Independent Adviser
    April 17, 2023
    Focus
  • How LAPFs can contribute to the government's levelling up strategy
    Pádraig Floyd examines the aims of the government’s levelling up strategy and the particular implications of its suggestion that local...
    		 Pádraig Floyd
    LAPF Investments
    April 5, 2023
    Focus
  • Emerging markets – a good time to invest?
    Pádraig Floyd looks at how Emerging markets were faced with numerous macro economic and geopolitical challenges in 2022, Yet they...
    		 Pádraig Floyd
    LAPF Investments
    February 25, 2023
    Focus
  • Sustainable development in EM – what contribution can companies make?
    Raphael Lüscher and Antoine Hnein from Vontobel discuss how to identify emerging market companies that are most aligned to SDGs,...
    		 Raphael Lüscher
    mtx Portfolio Manager
    Vontobel
    		Antoine Hnein
    mtx Portfolio Manager
    Vontobel
    February 22, 2023
    Focus
  • Alternative investments – the right choice for income?
    Jeff Munroe of Darwin Alternative Investment Management looks at the benefits of selective investment into alternative assets, particularly those with...
    		 Jeff Munroe
    Strategic Adviser
    Darwin Alternative Investment Management
    December 1, 2022
    Focus
  • The role of secure income in investment strategies
    Things were looking rosy for LGPS valuations early in 2022, but did the Russian invasion of Ukraine, slowdown of the...
    		 Pádraig Floyd
    LAPF Investments
    December 1, 2022
    Focus
  • Building a direct lending allocation
    Steve Beckett of Blue Owl looks at the benefits of direct lending, the largest constituent of the private credit market Following...
    		 Steve Beckett
    Head of Product Solutions
    Blue Owl
    December 1, 2022
    Focus
  • Ensuring secure income assets do what they said they will do
    Magnus Spence at FidesIQ discusses the frequent mismatch between what asset managers are saying and doing and how to rectify...
    		 Magnus Spence
    Director
    FidesIQ
    December 1, 2022
    Focus
  • Real assets as alternative solutions for LGPS investors
    Pádraig Floyd discusses the growth of funds’ investment in real asset alternatives previously considered too risky or expensive, such as...
    		 Pádraig Floyd
    LAPF Investments
    October 1, 2022
    Focus
  • It’s time to build a new world and to make it real
    David Crawford of Nordea Asset Management UK shows that global real assets and infrastructure have a vital role in improving...
    		 David Crawford
    Co-Head of Institutional & Wholesale Distribution UK
    Nordea Asset Management UK
    October 1, 2022
    Focus
  • Five myths about alternative investments
    Not all characteristics of alternative investments are widely understood by investors. Robert English from PIMCO looks to demystify five common...
    		 Robert English
    Managing Director, Head of UK & Ireland and Middle East & Africa
    PIMCO
    October 1, 2022
    Focus
  • Inflation protection through global listed infrastructure
    Sheridan Bowers from Vontobel Asset Management discusses the attractions of investing in global listed infrastructure – real assets that can...
    		 Sheridan Bowers
    Head of UK and Ireland
    Vontobel Asset Management
    October 1, 2022
    Focus
  • Decarbonisation – the way ahead for infrastructure
    Freek Spoorenberg from BlackRock observes that the transition to decarbonisation is a long and sometimes difficult one, but can be...
    		 Freek Spoorenberg
    Head of Product Strategy
    BlackRock Infrastructure Equity
    October 1, 2022
    Focus
  • How multi-strategy hedge funds can enhance portfolio construction
    Dan Parker of PineBridge Investments says it is time to reassess the traditional portfolio composition of 60% equities and 40%...
    		 Dan Parker
    Managing Director of Investments
    PineBridge Investments
    October 1, 2022
    Focus
  • Why infrastructure secondaries could thrive in a dislocated market
    Dinesh Ramasamy, Molly Plotkin and Andy Bush explain why infrastructure assets come into focus during inflationary periods – and how...
    		 Dinesh Ramasamy
    Partner, Infrastructure and Real Assets
    Pantheon
    		Molly Plotkin
    Head of Research
    Pantheon
    		Andy Bush
    Principal and Relationship Manager
    Pantheon
    October 1, 2022
    Focus
  • Re-thinking the management of committed capital
    Michael Walsh of T. Rowe Price ponders the question of whether allocations to private assets are subject to adequate levels...
    		 Michael Walsh
    Solutions Strategist
    T. Rowe Price
    October 1, 2022
    Focus
  • Three reasons for allocating to emerging market equities
    Roger Merz and Anthony Corrigan of Vontobel Asset Management spell out their reasons for believing that emerging market equities are...
    		 Roger Merz
    Head of mtx Portfolio Management, Senior Portfolio Manager
    Vontobel Asset Management
    		Anthony Corrigan
    Client Portfolio Manager
    Vontobel Asset Management
    August 1, 2022
    Focus
  • The tangible benefits of ESG for Emerging Markets investors
    Stephen Hearle of Nordea Asset Management UK considers the benefits of a well-executed ESG approach as a risk-reduction tool, exemplified...
    		 Stephen Hearle
    Co-Head of Institutional & Wholesale Distribution
    Nordea Asset Management UK
    August 1, 2022
    Focus
  • The opportunities in emerging markets
    Pádraig Floyd surveys the attractions of different emerging markets and discusses their current investment potential with senior professionals in the...
    		 Pádraig Floyd
    LAPF Investments
    August 1, 2022
    Focus
  • China – green shoots of market stabilisation
    Roger Merz and Thomas Schaffner of Vontobel Asset Management look at the outlook for active investors in China’s equity markets,...
    		 Roger Merz
    Head of mtx Portfolio Management
    Vontobel Asset Management
    		Thomas Schaffner
    Portfolio Manager
    Vontobel Asset Managemen
    June 1, 2022
    Focus
  • Simplicity wins: How most conventional asset classes have outpaced inflation
    Mamdouh Medhat at Dimensional Fund Advisors discusses the findings of a study of 23 US assets over a 93-year period...
    		 Mamdouh Medhat
    Senior Researcher
    Dimensional Fund Advisors
    June 1, 2022
    Focus
  • The outlook for global equities
    Pádraig Floyd examines the outlook for global equities in an era of volatile global economics, and finds several reasons for...
    		 Pádraig Floyd

    LAPF Investments
    June 1, 2022
    Focus
  • The evolution of ESG in lower middle-market direct lending
    Jens Ernberg and Bryn Gostin of Capital Dynamics provide a detailed guide to building an ESG monitoring and screening network...
    		 Jens Ernberg
    Managing Director
    Capital Dynamics
    		Bryn Gostin
    Managing Director
    Capital Dynamics
    April 1, 2022
    Focus
  • Grasping the nettle of responsibility
    Pádraig Floyd discusses how LGPS investment strategies are evolving in response to ESG requirements and expectations The world is constantly changing,...
    		 Pádraig Floyd

    LAPF Investments
    April 1, 2022
    Focus
  • Shareowner power: using proxy votes for real-world action
    When it comes to ESG investing, engagement is a key way to influence companies. But there is another very effective...
    		 Stephen Hearle
    Co-Head of Institutional & Wholesale Distribution
    Nordea Asset Management UK
    April 1, 2022
    Focus
  • Aligning financial and climate obligations within fixed income portfolios
    Iain Buckle, Gerrit Ledderhof and Rory Sandilands of Aegon Asset Management debate the merits of differing short-dated bonds and give...
    		 Iain Buckle
    Head of Credit – UK
    Aegon Asset Management
    		Gerrit Ledderhof
    Head of ESG – Climate
    Aegon Asset Management
    		Rory Sandilands
    Investment Manager
    Aegon Asset Management
    April 1, 2022
    Focus
  • An inflation-resistant bridge to a sustainable future
    David Crawford of Nordea Asset Management UK explains how an actively-managed infrastructure portfolio can make a sustainable impact while also...
    		 David Crawford
    Co-Head of Institutional & Wholesale Distribution
    Nordea Asset Management UK
    February 1, 2022
    Focus
  • Increasing allocations to infrastructure drives the sector forward
    Pádraig Floyd surveys the burgeoning field of infrastructure and assesses its development and future potential Infrastructure has long been touted as...
    		 Pádraig Floyd
    LAPF Investments
    February 1, 2022
    Focus
  • Integrating ESG analysis into infrastructure debt investments
    Phelim Bolger and Jacob Otto of IFM Investors discuss investment opportunities in infrastructure debt and offer three key ESG-related considerations...
    		 Phelim Bolger
    Director
    IFM Investors
    		Jacob Otto
    Debt Product Specialist
    IFM Investors
    February 1, 2022
    Focus
  • Driving a “Just Transition”
    Stephen Hearle of Nordea Asset Management UK looks at how a greater focus on the social elements of ESG can...
    		 Stephen Hearle
    Co-Head of Institutional & Wholesale Distribution
    Nordea Asset Management UK
    December 1, 2021
    Focus
  • The future looks bright for impact investment
    Pádraig Floyd considers the recent growth of impact investing and shows how impact itself is taking a place alongside the...
    		 Pádraig Floyd
    LAPF Investments
    December 1, 2021
    Focus
  • Why we need to rethink the SDGs to address the climate crisis
    Pierre Abadie of Tikehau Capital discusses how and why we need to rethink the UN Sustainable development goals The fundamental effectiveness...
    		 Pierre Abadie
    Group Climate Director
    Tikehau Capital
    December 1, 2021
    Focus
  • The economics of harming biodiversity will increasingly drive social impact
    Joanna Frontczak and Elena Tedesco from Vontobel Asset Management discuss how companies can increase their biodiversity, why they should, and...
    		 Joanna Frontczak
    Impact Equity Senior Analyst
    Vontobel Asset Management
    		Elena Tedesco
    Impact Equity Portfolio Manager
    Vontobel Asset Management
    December 1, 2021
    Focus
  • Place-based impact investing through housing
    Simon Chisholm at Resonance outlines why housing can be an excellent fit for LGPS investors looking to deliver positive local...
    		 Simon Chisholm
    Chief Investment Officer
    Resonance
    December 1, 2021
    Focus
  • How real estate investing can have a real social impact
    Nick Montgomery and Paul Myles of Schroders examine the economics of place-based investment, showing how this not only helps to...
    		 Nick Montgomery
    Head of UK Real Estate Investment
    Schroders Capital
    		Paul Myles
    Business Development Director – Private Assets
    Schroders Capital
    December 1, 2021
    Focus
  • The future of Build-to-Rent in a net-zero world
    Michael Adefuye and James Sparshott of LGIM explore the build-to-rent sector and look at how as an asset class it...
    		 Michael Adefuye
    Senior Research Manager
    LGIM Real Assets
    		James Sparshott
    Head of Local Authorities
    LGIM
    October 1, 2021
    Focus
  • No longer just about diversification
    Pádraig Floyd discusses alternative investments looking at risk and reward profiles of property in particular, and the growing importance of...
    		 Pádraig Floyd
    LAPF Investments
    October 1, 2021
    Focus
  • Alternative investment grade: a means to safe yield enhancement
    David Crawford of Nordea Asset Management UK spells out the benefits of investment grade private credit for institutional investors Since the...
    		 David Crawford
    Co-Head of Institutional, & Wholesale Distribution
    Nordea Asset Management UK
    October 1, 2021
    Focus
  • Alternative investments – is it time to get real?
    Anthony Esse of Darwin Alternative Investment Management outlines the benefits offered by real assets, particularly land-based ones such as holiday...
    		 Anthony Esse
    Chief Executive
    Darwin Alternative Investment Management
    October 1, 2021
    Focus
  • Inflation protection: the listed infrastructure hedge
    Sheridan Bowers of Vontobel Asset Management identifies the two types of inflation – “cost-push” and “demand-pull” – and considers the...
    		 Sheridan Bowers
    Head of UK & Ireland
    Vontobel Asset Management
    October 1, 2021
    Focus
  • Direct lending coming of age as a source of secure income
    Cécile Mayer-Levi of Tikehau Capital discusses Direct Lending and the hunt for secure income in the wake of the pandemic As...
    		 Cécile Mayer-Levi
    Head of Private Debt
    Tikehau Capital
    October 1, 2021
    Focus
  • Building goal-driven private market portfolios
    Sofia Gertsberg of HarbourVest Partners looks at what LGPS investors should take into consideration when constructing and managing their private...
    		 Sofia Gertsberg
    Managing Director
    HarbourVest Partners
    October 1, 2021
    Focus
  • Time to diversify – but into what?
    Thomas Maloney of AQR Capital Management makes the case for diversifying out of equities and considers the role of liquid...
    		 Thomas Maloney
    European Head of Portfolio Solutions Group
    AQR Capital Management
    October 1, 2021
    Focus
  • Staying invested and managing the infrastructure climate transition
    Anna Engwerda-Smith of IFM Investors discusses the challenges and opportunities provided by transitioning infrastructure assets for a net zero world,...
    		 Anna Engwerda-Smith
    Director Policy and Research
    IFM Investors
    August 1, 2021
    Focus
  • First steps to impact investing
    Elena Tedesco of Vontobel Asset Management outlines the steps investors should consider as they formulate their approach to impact investments Asset...
    		 Elena Tedesco
    Portfolio Manager
    Vontobel Asset Management
    August 1, 2021
    Focus
  • Navigating the evolving landscape of impact investing
    Laure Villepelet of Tikehau Capital emphasises the importance of asset managers in shaping investors’ approaches to impact investment in developed...
    		 Laure Villepelet
    Head of ESG/CSR
    Tikehau Capital
    August 1, 2021
    Focus
  • ESG in a time of crisis
    Jeremy Richardson of RBC Global Asset Management investigates the assumption that firms with strong ESG credentials have been less negatively...
    		 Jeremy Richardson
    Senior Portfolio Manager
    RBC Global Asset Management
    August 1, 2021
    Focus
  • Partnership for success in ESG
    David Crawford of Nordea Asset Management UK outlines some of the factors to be considered when selecting a partner in...
    		 David Crawford
    Co-Head of Institutional & Wholesale Distribution
    Nordea Asset Management UK
    August 1, 2021
    Focus
  • Quantifying sustainability – making sense of ESG data
    Hamish Gowen of Quoniam Asset Management talks through the process of identifying asset managers who can help institutional investors interpret...
    		 Hamish Gowen
    International Client Relations
    Quoniam Asset Management
    August 1, 2021
    Focus
  • The great transition
    The obligation to build a more sustainable economy has never been greater. Martin Grosskopf of AGF Investments looks at what...
    		 Martin Grosskopf
    Vice-President and Portfolio Manager, Sustainable Investing
    AGF Investments
    August 1, 2021
    Focus
  • Social factors: at a tipping point?
    Andrew Parry of Newton Investment Management explains why he expects the social or “s” element of ESG to soon be...
    		 Andrew Parry
    Head of Sustainable Investment
    Newton Investment Management
    August 1, 2021
    Focus
  • Save the planet – invest (responsibly) in real estate
    Mark Russell of Orchard Street Investment Management spells out the benefits of adopting a responsible investment approach to real estate Real...
    		 Mark Russell
    Partner
    Orchard Street Investment Management
    August 1, 2021
    Focus
  • Hybrid working: the best of both?
    Joanna Turner of Canada Life Asset Management examines how property markets are evolving as a result of the global response...
    		 Joanna Turner
    Head of Property Research
    Canada Life Asset Management
    August 1, 2021
    Focus
  • The rapid rise of responsible investing
    Pádraig Floyd examines how LGPS investors can best approach the question of responsible investing You’d have to have been living on...
    		 Pádraig Floyd
    LAPF Investments
    August 1, 2021
    Focus
  • How long will the equity market resurgence continue?
    Emma Powell discusses the prospects for equity markets on both sides of the atlantic and concludes that investors should be...
    		 Emma Powell
    LAPF Investments
    June 1, 2021
    Focus
  • Post pandemic era and reopening economies: a vaccine for value style
    Stephen Hearle of Nordea Asset Management UK looks at how the tide has started to turn for value-style with the...
    		 Stephen Hearle
    Co-Head of Institutional & Wholesale Distribution
    Nordea Asset Management UK
    June 1, 2021
    Focus
  • Active managers and style performance
    Martha Brindle and Weichen Ding of bfinance describe the different categories of equity management and consider the various factors affecting...
    		 Martha Brindle
    Director, Public Markets
    bfinance
    		Weichen Ding
    Senior Associate, Public Markets
    bfinance
    June 1, 2021
    Focus
  • The case for equally weighting stock positions in a portfolio
    Ian Mortimer and Matthew Page of Guinness Asset Management summarise what they consider to be the significant advantages of having...
    		 Ian Mortimer
    Co-manager of the Guinness Global Equity Income Fund
    Guinness Asset Management
    		Matthew Page
    Co-manager of the Guinness Global Equity Income Fund
    Guinness Asset Management
    June 1, 2021
    Focus
  • Amid global pandemic, infrastructure investment will get a shot in the arm
    David Crawford of Nordea Asset Management UK expresses confidence in the outlook for listed infrastructure over the next few years,...
    		 David Crawford
    Co-Head of Institutional & Wholesale Distribution
    Nordea Asset Management UK
    April 1, 2021
    Focus
  • Infrastructure 2.0 – Investing to create tomorrow’s economy
    Andreas Köttering and Alice Wilcox from CBRE look at why significant investment in infrastructure will be needed to support the...
    		 Andreas Köttering
    Head of Infrastructure Europe
    CBRE Caledon
    		Alice Wilcox
    Head of LGPS Partnerships
    CBRE Global Investors
    April 1, 2021
    Focus
  • Infrastructure’s income and ESG credentials provide post-pandemic allure
    Emma Powell looks at the outlook for infrastructure investment and finds compelling reasons for optimism in the resilience of some...
    		 Emma Powell
    LAPF Investments
    April 1, 2021
    Focus
  • Renewable energy investment trends in Europe
    Simon Eaves, Barney Coles and Dario Bertagna of Capital Dynamics discuss the profound changes experienced by global energy markets over...
    		 Simon Eaves
    Head of Clean Energy Infrastructure, Europe
    Capital Dynamics
    		Barney Coles
    Clean Energy Infrastructure, Europe
    Capital Dynamics
    		Dario Bertagna
    Clean Energy Infrastructure, Europe
    Capital Dynamics
    April 1, 2021
    Focus
  • Infrastructure: Achieving an optimal blend
    Sheridan Bowers of Vontobel Asset Management analyses why infrastructure portfolios should include both listed and unlisted allocations Over the past several...
    		 Sheridan Bowers
    Head of UK & Ireland
    Vontobel Asset Management
    April 1, 2021
    Focus
  • Post-pandemic investment: the risk/return balancing act intensifies
    Emma Powell discusses the efforts pension schemes are putting into learning lessons from the events of 2020 and the possibilities...
    		 Emma Powell
    LAPF Investments
    February 1, 2021
    Focus
  • Retail therapy
    Joanna Turner from Canada Life Asset Management looks at how The pandemic has accelerated changes in UK shops, creating a...
    		 Joanna Turner
    Head of Property Research
    Canada Life Asset Management
    February 1, 2021
    Focus
  • Emerging market debt investing after the pandemic
    Matthew Murphy of Eaton Vance Management says that in-depth proprietary research into the Emerging Markets sector shows that there are...
    		 Matthew Murphy
    Senior Institutional Portfolio Manager
    Global Income Team, Eaton Vance
    February 1, 2021
    Focus
  • Engaging for a greener future
    Andrew Parry of Newton Investment Management looks at why engagement can be an effective way to support the energy sector’s...
    		 Andrew Parry
    Head of Sustainable Investments
    Newton Investment Management
    December 1, 2020
    Focus
  • Investing in tomorrow: ESG in emerging markets
    David Crawford of Nordea Asset Management outlines how investors can best identify opportunities in emerging markets that satisfy the ESG...
    		 David Crawford
    Co-Head of Institutional & Wholesale Distribution UK
    Nordea Asset Management
    December 1, 2020
    Focus
  • ESG: vital risk management but application challenges remain
    Emma Powell discusses how trustees are approaching the requirement to integrate ESG principles into their investment strategies and the importance...
    		 Emma Powell
    LAPF Investments
    December 1, 2020
    Focus
  • Six things to know about sustainable bond markets
    Scott Mather of PIMCO identifies the different forms of debt instruments geared towards sustainability and sumarises the range of benefits...
    		 Scott Mather
    CIO of US Core Strategies, Responsible for ESG
    PIMCO
    December 1, 2020
    Focus
  • Investing beyond the pandemic: a reset for portfolios in 2021
    Markus Schomer of PineBridge Investments explains how, following an unprecedented global response to a massive exogenous shock, policy remains the...
    		 Markus Schomer
    Managing Director, Chief Economist
    PineBridge Investments, New York
    December 1, 2020
    Focus
  • Infrastructure investing in a post-Covid world
    Ingrid Edmund and Benjamin Kelly of Columbia Threadneedle Investments look at how the Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the importance of...
    		 Ingrid Edmund
    Senior Portfolio Manager
    Columbia Threadneedle Investments
    		Benjamin Kelly
    Senior Analyst, Global Research
    Columbia Threadneedle Investments
    December 1, 2020
    Focus
  • Infrastructure’s allure shines post-pandemic
    Emma Powell looks at the benefits of solid returns and diversification offered to pension schemes by investment in infrastructure It is...
    		 Emma Powell
    LAPF Investments
    October 1, 2020
    Focus
  • Digital infrastructure from a sustainability perspective
    Benjamin Kelly and Antonio Botija of Columbia Threadneedle Investments discuss the benefits of investment in sustainable digital infrastructure, demand for...
    		 Benjamin Kelly
    Senior Analyst, Global Research
    Columbia Threadneedle Investments
    		Antonio Botija
    Head of Origin and Investments, Infrastructure Investments
    Columbia Threadneedle Investments
    October 1, 2020
    Focus
  • A focus on affordable housing
    Paul Myles of BMO Global Asset Management describes exactly what is implied by affordable housing and outlines the benefits that...
    		 Paul Myles
    Director, UK Institutional Business
    BMO Global Asset Management
    October 1, 2020
    Focus
  • Building back better: stimulating the UK economy post-Covid
    Gregg McClymont of IFM Investors looks at how pension fund capital can assist the UK government’s infrastructure spending initiatives Just before...
    		 Gregg McClymont
    Executive Director
    IFM Investors
    October 1, 2020
    Focus
  • Infrastructure: a stable portfolio building block, or a “real asset”?
    Stephen Hearle of Nordea Asset Management UK looks at the stability and potential returns offered by listed infrastructure – society’s...
    		 Stephen Hearle
    Co-Head of Institutional, & Wholesale Distribution
    Nordea Asset Management UK
    October 1, 2020
    Focus
  • Social at the centre of ESG
    Olivia Albrecht and Del Anderson of PIMCO discuss five major social themes affecting creditworthiness and which are driving new social...
    		 Olivia Albrecht
    Head of ESG Business Strategy
    PIMCO
    		Del Anderson
    Credit Analyst
    PIMCO
    August 1, 2020
    Focus
  • Impact investing is gaining fresh momentum
    Emma Powell discusses with senior professionals the growing popularity of impact investment and its relationship with ESG The outbreak of Covid-19...
    		 Emma Powell
    LAPF Investments
    August 1, 2020
    Focus
  • Accessing energy transition opportunities in private markets
    Carolyn Tsalos of Russell Investments looks at the risks to investment portfolios presented by climate change and suggests how to...
    		 Carolyn Tsalo
    Director, UK Institutional
    Russell Investments
    August 1, 2020
    Focus
  • Making an impact through climate solutions
    Stephen Hearle of Nordea Asset Management UK outlines some of the ways investors can make a real impact in the...
    		 Stephen Hearle
    Co-Head of Institutional, & Wholesale Distribution
    Nordea Asset Management UK
    August 1, 2020
    Focus
  • Challenges and opportunities in impact investing
    Victoria Leggett of Union Bancaire Privée examines the range of impact investment opportunities available, and suggests that to be successful...
    		 Victoria Leggett
    Head of Impact Investing and Portfolio Manager
    Union Bancaire Privée
    August 1, 2020
    Focus
  • How can pension funds overcome barriers to impact investment?
    Emma Powell identifies the reasons for the reluctance of some pension funds to integrate impact investment into their investment strategies...
    		 Emma Powell
    LAPF Investments
    August 1, 2020
    Focus
  • Values versus valuations
    James Sparshott and Iancu Daramus of Legal & General Investment Management discuss how the financial materiality of ESG issues may...
    		 James Sparshott
    Head of Local Authorities
    Legal & General Investment Management
    		Iancu Daramus
    Senior Sustainability Analyst, Investment Stewardship
    Legal & General Investment Management
    June 1, 2020
    Focus
  • Global equity markets whipsaw but there may be opportunities
    Emma Powell considers the fluctuations in global equity markets and shares the views of some practitioners that, despite the current...
    		 Emma Powell
    LAPF Investments
    June 1, 2020
    Focus
  • No normal cycle, no normal recession
    Laurence Taylor of T. Rowe Price identifies some implications, both short-term and long-term, of the Covid-19 pandemic and gives advice...
    		 Laurence Taylor
    Portfolio Specialist, Global Equities
    T. Rowe Price
    June 1, 2020
    Focus
  • What role does ESG have in a global equity portfolio?
    Stephen Hearle of Nordea Asset Management UK explains how to evaluate the three ESG dimensions and assesses their respective effects...
    		 Stephen Hearle
    Co-Head of Institutional & Wholesale Distribution
    Nordea Asset Management UK
    June 1, 2020
    Focus
  • Harnessing investment themes to identify long-term returns
    Paul Markham of Newton Investment Management describes how a thematic approach to investment can help identify investment ideas capable of...
    		 Paul Markham
    Portfolio Manager, Equity Opportunities Team
    Newton Investment Management
    June 1, 2020
    Focus
  • Uncovering future quality in healthcare
    Greig Bryson of Nikko Asset Management highlights the investment opportunities provided by the firms developing new technologies that would make...
    		 Greig Bryson
    Portfolio Manager – Global Equity Team
    Nikko Asset Management
    June 1, 2020
    Focus
  • Alternative investments: driving returns with active management
    Alan Ross of ICG discusses the benefits of active management in a time of market turbulence and the importance of...
    		 Alan Ross
    Special Situations Portfolio Manager
    ICG
    April 1, 2020
    Focus
  • Why active beats passive for sustainable investing
    James Mitchell of Newton Investment Management sets out why he believes an active sustainable strategy can afford investors greater control...
    		 James Mitchell
    Client Director
    Newton Investment Management
    April 1, 2020
    Focus
  • Are we facing the end of active investment management?
    Stephen Hearle of Nordea Asset Management UK considers the benefits and drawbacks of both active and passive approaches to investment...
    		 Stephen Hearle
    Co-Head of Institutional, & Wholesale Distribution
    Nordea Asset Management UK
    April 1, 2020
    Focus
  • Active vs passive: which offers the best value for money?
    Emma Powell looks at some of the factors to be conisdered when choosing between active and passive approaches to fund...
    		 Emma Powell
    LAPF Investments
    April 1, 2020
    Focus
  • Active is dead, long live active
    Hal La Thangue of Broadridge looks at the benefits of both active and passive investment management, outlining how the two...
    		 Hal La Thangue
    Senior Consultant, Global Insights
    Broadridge
    April 1, 2020
    Focus
  • Should schemes prepare for lower private equity returns?
    Emma Powell explores the recent historical performance of investment in private equity, concluding that schemes may need to moderate their...
    		 Emma Powell
    LAPF Investments
    February 1, 2020
    Focus
  • Applying quantitative research to optimise private equity investment
    Pantheon’s Dr. Andrea Carnelli-Dompé and Andy Bush discuss three research projects designed to support a successful investment approach Private equity data...
    		 Dr. Andrea Carnelli-Dompé
    Head of Research
    Pantheon
    		Andy Bush
    Relationship Manager
    Pantheon
    February 1, 2020
    Focus
  • Finding value over the long term
    Andrei Vaduva and Courtney Bensen of Partners Group look at how long-term value assets can provide a well-balanced solution for...
    		 Andrei Vaduva
    Senior Portfolio Manager
    Partners Group
    		Courtney Bensen
    Senior Client Relations
    Partners Group
    February 1, 2020
    Focus
  • Can private equity make an impact?
    Stephen Hearle of Nordea Asset Management IK looks at how private equity impact investing can make both attractive returns and...
    		 Stephen Hearle
    Co-Head of Institutional & Wholesale Distribution
    Nordea Asset Management UK
    February 1, 2020
    Focus
  • Multi-asset: the diversifying factor
    explores the various strategies within multi-asset investing that can offer true portfolio diversification When it comes to investing, it is...
    		 Venilia Batista Amorim
    LAPF Investments
    December 1, 2019
    Focus
  • Finding diversification in a low yield environment
    Stephen Hearle at Nordea Asset Management explains how a multi-asset investment approach can have the potential to offer the returns...
    		 Stephen Hearle
    Director, Global Institutional Business
    Nordea Asset Management
    December 1, 2019
    Focus
  • Seeking income from real estate
    James Allum of Columbia Threadneedle Investments makes the case for investment in long-lease real estate to provide reduced risk exposure...
    		 James Allum
    Client Relationship Manager, Real Estate Investment Management
    Columbia Threadneedle Investments
    December 1, 2019
    Focus
  • The diversification and performance potential of global small-cap stocks
    Trevor Gurwich and Jim Shore of American Century identify the advantages of a dedicated global approach to small-cap asset allocation,...
    		 Trevor Gurwich
    Senior Portfolio Manager
    American Century
    		Jim Shore
    Senior Client Portfolio Manager
    American Century
    December 1, 2019
    Focus
  • Infrastructure equity as a source of sustainable income
    Nick Spencer of Arjun Infrastructure Partners discusses what infrastructure equity can offer investors seeking “Gilts-Plus” investment characteristics In an enduring low...
    		 Nick Spencer
    Managing Director
    Arjun Infrastructure Partners
    December 1, 2019
    Focus
  • The ever-evolving cycle of alternative investments
    Venilia Batista Amorim examines how alternative investments have developed to become a key component of asset allocation Although the rules of...
    		 Venilia Batista Amorim
    LAPF Investments
    October 1, 2019
    Focus
  • Building retirement savings by preserving community trust
    Phelim Bolger of IFM Investors explains the role of risk management in infrastructure investment and shows how investors must engage...
    		 Phelim Bolger
    Director
    IFM Investors
    October 1, 2019
    Focus
  • A new generation of infrastructure
    Colm O’Connor of KBI Global Investors outlines the benefits of investing into sustainable end markets such as water and clean...
    		 Colm O’Connor
    Senior Portfolio Manager
    KBI Global Investors
    October 1, 2019
    Focus
  • Sharing in the 21st century – low risk and long term
    Alex Greaves of M&G Real Estate describes how shared ownership works and explains its potential as an investment at a...
    		 Alex Greaves
    UK Residential Fund Manager
    M&G Real Estate
    October 1, 2019
    Focus
  • Private debt comes of age with emerging secondaries market
    Pantheon’s Francesco di Valmarana and Toni Vainio discuss the evolution of the Private Debt asset class and the emergence of...
    		 Francesco Di Valmarana
    Partner
    Pantheon
    		Toni Vainio
    Principal
    Pantheon
    October 1, 2019
    Focus
  • Private credit in the US – where are the best opportunities?
    Performance across the private credit sector has shown strong yield relative to public market equivalents. Nitish Sharma of AllianceBernstein analyses...
    		 Nitish Sharma
    Head of UK Institutional Client Group
    AllianceBernstein
    October 1, 2019
    Focus
  • Sustainable infrastructure: why it’s not just about clean energy
    Ingrid Edmund and Ben Kelly of Columbia Threadneedle Investments discuss the idea that decarbonising existing infrastructure is an effective way...
    		 Ingrid Edmund
    Senior Portfolio Manager, Infrastructure Investments
    Columbia Threadneedle Investments
    		Ben Kelly
    Senior Thematic Analyst & Behavioural Economist, Responsible Investment
    Columbia Threadneedle Investments
    October 1, 2019
    Focus
  • Multi-asset: an asset class reinvents itself
    Christian Lehr of Nordea Asset Management surveys current trends in multi-asset funds, where traditional approaches are giving way to a...
    		 Christian Lehr
    Senior Product Manager of Multi Assets
    Nordea Asset Management
    October 1, 2019
    Focus
  • Opportunity in Europe’s under-competed sale and leaseback market
    Max Mitchell and Chris Nichols of Intermediate Capital Group (ICG) explain the benefits of sale and leaseback transactions, which have...
    		 Max Mitchell
    Head of Direct Lending
    Europe, Intermediate Capital Group (ICG)
    		Chris Nichols
    Head of Sale and Leaseback
    Intermediate Capital Group (ICG)
    October 1, 2019
    Focus
  • Co-investments: intelligent portfolio construction over market cycles
    Oliver Schumann and David Smith of Capital Dynamics discuss how a global, well-diversified and actively managed co-investment fund can help...
    		 Oliver Schumann
    Managing Director, Co-investments
    Capital Dynamics
    		David Smith
    Senior Managing Director, Co-investments
    Capital Dynamics
    October 1, 2019
    Focus
  • Uncovering the long-term potential of private debt
    Jo Waldron of M&G Investments considers how investors can maximise the opportunities provided by private debt As yields on public bonds...
    		 Jo Waldron
    Director of Fixed Income
    M&G Investments
    August 1, 2019
    Focus
  • Secured finance: extracting additional yield and delivering reliable cashflow
    Gillian Evans from Macquarie Investment Management examines the potential benefits available to investors from secured finance solutions, and offers tips...
    		 Gillian Evans
    Head of Institutional – UK
    Macquarie Investment Management
    August 1, 2019
    Focus
  • Securing long-term returns with secure income assets
    Venilia Batista Amorim looks at the benefits of SIAs as components of a DB pension scheme and identifies renewable energy...
    		 Venilia Batista Amorim
    LAPF Investments
    August 1, 2019
    Focus
  • Fixed income is no longer exempt from the digital age
    John Taylor from AllianceBernstein looks at the new digital tools, artificial intelligence and digital platforms which are helping investment teams...
    		 John Taylor
    Co-Head – European Fixed Income
    AllianceBernstein
    August 1, 2019
    Focus
  • DGFs and sustainability: can multi-asset strategies offer a sustainable solution?
    Maria Municchi of M&G outlines the concepts behind building sustainability into a multi-asset strategy Pension schemes looking to deliver retirement incomes...
    		 Maria Municchi
    Fund Manager, M&G Multi Asset Team
    M&G Investments
    June 1, 2019
    Focus
  • The time is now: how equity hedging strategies can efficiently protect portfolios
    As investors and asset allocators increasingly consider the probability of a more volatile outlook for financial markets, Regis Lelong and...
    		 Regis Lelong
    Vice President, UK Strategic Risk Solutions
    Citi
    		Rohan Tawadey
    Director, Equity Derivative Sales & Cross Asset Solutions
    Citi
    June 1, 2019
    Focus
  • Private equity secondaries: capitalising on an ever-expanding opportunity
    Pantheon’s Matt Jones and Andy Bush discuss the surging growth of the Private Equity Secondary Market and the implications for...
    		 Matt Jones
    Partner, Co-head of Private Equity Secondaries
    Pantheon
    		Andy Bush
    Vice President, Relationship Manager
    Pantheon
    June 1, 2019
    Focus
  • Walking the ESG talk
    Stephen Hearle from Nordea Asset Management pinpoints five questions to ask before choosing your ESG partner There is no question that...
    		 Stephen Hearle
    Director, Global Institutional Business
    Nordea Asset Management
    June 1, 2019
    Focus
  • Sustainability unconstrained: a spotlight on ESG and sectors
    Abbie Llewellyn-Waters of Jupiter Asset Management explains how ESG analysis can determine favourable company growth outlooks across a range of...
    		 Abbie Llewellyn-Waters
    Fund Manager – Global Equities
    Jupiter Asset Management Ltd.
    June 1, 2019
    Focus
  • Equities markets in a state of flux
    As LGPS funds consider their allocations to equities, Matthew Craig examines the options available to investors seeking to benefit from...
    		 Matthew Craig
    LAPF Investments
    June 1, 2019
    Focus
  • Environmental, social, governance (ESG) and the spectrum of capital
    Karen Shackleton, Senior Adviser at MJ Hudson Allenbridge, considers the different investment approaches that are open to pension fund managers...
    		 Karen Shackleton
    Senior Adviser
    MJ Hudson Allenbridge
    April 1, 2019
    Focus
  • Five key responsible investment themes for 2019
    Paul Myles of BMO Global Asset Management explores the various ways asset managers can actively embrace ESG issues, and identifies...
    		 Paul Myles
    Director, Sales and Relationship Management, UK Institutional
    BMO Global Asset Management
    April 1, 2019
    Focus
  • The ESG evolution
    Matthew Craig examines how ESG trends are informing the investment decisions at local authority pension funds For the members of Local...
    		 Matthew Craig
    LAPF Investments
    April 1, 2019
    Focus
  • Identifying why and how ESG factors move the needle
    Guillaume Mascotto of American Century Investments highlights some key business risks that can demonstrate the value ESG can bring when...
    		 Guillaume Mascotto
    Head of ESG and Investment Stewardship
    American Century Investments
    April 1, 2019
    Focus
  • ESG investing: spotting opportunities and avoiding risks
    Dr Henrik Pontzen of Union Investment discusses a number of regulatory, market-driven and other factors that are coming into play...
    		 Dr Henrik Pontzen
    Head of ESG
    Union Investment
    April 1, 2019
    Focus
  • Impact investing – the next step after ESG?
    Anna Shiel of Big Society Capital surveys the increasing popularity of impact investment into such sectors as social housing and...
    		 Anna Shiel
    Head of Origination
    Big Society Capital
    April 1, 2019
    Focus
  • ESG investing and fixed income: the next new normal?
    Mike Amey and Gavin Power of PIMCO discuss why the bond market may be uniquely suited to benefit from, and...
    		 Mike Amey
    Head of Sterling Portfolio Management and ESG strategies
    PIMCO
    		Gavin Power
    Chief of Sustainable Development and International Affairs
    PIMCO
    April 1, 2019
    Focus
  • Exploring fossil fuel divestment
    James Mowat of Majedie Asset Management considers the question of investing in the oil & gas sector in light of...
    		 James Mowat
    Client Director
    Majedie Asset Management
    April 1, 2019
    Focus
  • Moving forward from index allocation approaches in EM debt
    Matthew Murphy of Eaton Vance argues that the diversity and range of available investments in the emerging markets regions provide...
    		 Matthew Murphy
    CFA, CAIA, Institutional Portfolio Manager, Global Income Group
    Eaton Vance
    February 1, 2019
    Focus
  • Value investing in emerging markets: lessons from history
    Daniel Nicholas, Client Portfolio Manager at Harris Associates, looks back to the volatility in Asian markets during the 1990s and...
    		 Daniel Nicholas
    Client Portfolio Manager
    Harris Associates
    February 1, 2019
    Focus
  • Investing in Asia through private equity
    Brian Lim from Pantheon surveys today’s asia markets, identifying areas and asset classes that could offer attractively-valued investment opportunities Asia is...
    		 Brian Lim
    Partner and Head of Asia and Emerging Markets
    Pantheon
    February 1, 2019
    Focus
  • Moral hazard in emerging markets: papering over the cracks
    Francesc Balcells and Brian Holmes of PIMCO consider the growing amount of non-IMF funding available to emerging markets and point...
    		 Francesc Balcells
    Portfolio Manager, Emerging Markets
    PIMCO
    		Brian Holmes
    Portfolio Manager, Emerging Markets
    PIMCO
    February 1, 2019
    Focus
  • The catalysts set to drive frontier markets
    Elections, MSCI reclassifications and political change poised to make an impact. Oliver Bell and Paul Gallagher of T. Rowe Price...
    		 Oliver Bell
    Portfolio Manager, Frontier Markets Equity Strategy
    T. Rowe Price
    		Paul Gallagher
    Business Development, UK and Ireland
    T. Rowe Price
    February 1, 2019
    Focus
  • Is now the time for emerging markets?
    Matthew Craig looks at the use of alternative assets by LGPS funds and shows how they have become an essential...
    		 Matthew Craig
    LAPF Investments
    February 1, 2019
    Focus
  • Emerging markets: a good time to invest or better to wait longer?
    Christian Kopf of Union Investment takes a detailed look at the outlook for investment in emerging markets, including a consideration...
    		 Christian Kopf
    Head of Fixed Income & FX
    Union Investment
    February 1, 2019
    Focus
  • EM equities: assessing sustainability – kicking tyres, not ticking boxes
    Ian Tabberer at Janus Henderson Investors outlines why he believes the creation of long-term investment returns is, by its very...
    		 Ian Tabberer
    Portfolio Manager, Janus Henderson Global Emerging Market Equities
    Janus Henderson Investors
    February 1, 2019
    Focus
  • ESG investing in emerging markets
    With interest in Environmental, Social and Governance issues continuing to rise in importance globally, James Edwards of BMO Global Asset...
    		 James Edwards
    Director, Sales, UK Institutional
    BMO Global Asset Management
    		Paul Myles
    Director, Sales and Relationship Management, UK Institutional
    BMO Global Asset Management
    December 1, 2018
    Focus
  • Disruptive technologies challenge traditional infrastructure approach
    Heiko Schupp of Columbia Threadneedle Investments discusses the positives for investment of technological and sometimes disruptive innovation Technology trends and disruptive...
    		 Heiko Schupp
    Global Head of Infrastructure Investments
    Columbia Threadneedle Investments
    December 1, 2018
    Focus
  • Dynamism and selectivity is key
    Jeff Boswell and Garland Hansmann of Investec Asset Management look at the investment drivers for the coming year, arguing that...
    		 Jeff Boswell
    Head of Developed Market Credit
    Investec Asset Management
    		Garland Hansmann
    Portfolio Manager
    Investec Asset Management
    December 1, 2018
    Focus
  • How pension funds can help lend to the real economy
    A decade after the global financial crisis opened up the project finance market to direct institutional capital, there is a...
    		 David Cooper
    Regional Head of EMEA, Debt Investments
    IFM Investors
    December 1, 2018
    Focus
  • The benefit of scale: taking property allocations global
    Alistair Dryer of LaSalle Investment Management’s Global Partner Solutions explores the benefits of going global and how to do it Two...
    		 Alistair Dryer
    Head of UK LaSalle Global Partner Solutions
    LaSalle Investment Management
    December 1, 2018
    Focus
  • Alternatively speaking
    Matthew Craig looks at the use of alternative assets by LGPS funds and shows how they have become an essential...
    		 Matthew Craig
    LAPF Investments
    December 1, 2018
    Focus
  • Balancing act for global equities investors
    Matthew Craig looks at the pros and cons of investing in global equities, and the role the asset class plays...
    		 Matthew Craig
    LAPF Investments
    October 1, 2018
    Focus
  • Small caps: global questions, local answers?
    Justin Preston of bfinance examines the popularity of small cap equity and strongly advises paying attention to local and regional...
    		 Justin Preston
    Senior Director, Head of Equity, Public Markets Research
    bfinance
    October 1, 2018
    Focus
  • Disruption and the new world order
    Regina Chi of AGF Investments examines the current shift in the global supply chain, China in particular, and investigates how...
    		 Regina Chi
    Vice-President and Portfolio Manager
    AGF Investments
    October 1, 2018
    Focus
  • The three big trends shaping the future
    Neil Robson of Columbia Threadneedle Investments examines the challenges and opportunities offered by a rapidly evolving global economic landscape Global warming...
    		 Neil Robson
    Head of Global Equities
    Columbia Threadneedle Investments
    October 1, 2018
    Focus
  • Asset pooling implementation gathers momentum
    Matthew Craig discovers how some pension fund managers are approaching the complex tasks involved in their move towards the new...
    		 Matthew Craig
    LAPF Investments
    August 1, 2018
    Focus
  • Pooling and private markets
    Sam Gervaise-Jones of bfinance looks at how the LGPS funds are approaching investment in private markets while the pools become...
    		 Sam Gervaise-Jones
    Head of Client Consulting, UK & Ireland
    bfinance
    August 1, 2018
    Focus
  • Implementation shortfall – iceberg warning, or storm in a teacup?
    Steve Webster of MJ Hudson Allenbridge looks at implementation shortfall and what is needed when choosing a transition manager I saw...
    		 Steve Webster
    Senior Adviser
    MJ Hudson Allenbridge
    August 1, 2018
    Focus
  • Where next to find further improvements and savings?
    As pooling begins in earnest, David Rae of Russell Investments considers how further developments in pooling might deliver more increases...
    		 David Rae
    Managing Director, Head of Strategic Client Solutions
    Russell Investments
    August 1, 2018
    Focus
  • From disrupted to business as usual
    David Rae of Russell Investments assesses the success of the pooling’s establishment phase and outlines the opportunities to further enhance...
    		 David Rae
    Managing Director, Head of Strategic Client Solutions
    Russell Investments
    June 1, 2018
    Focus
  • Your next step… transition management
    Craig Blackbourn of Northern Trust Capital Markets emphasises the importance of choosing the right transition manager to guide funds through...
    		 Craig Blackbourn
    Senior Vice President, Head of Transition Management, EMEA
    Northern Trust Capital Markets
    June 1, 2018
    Focus
  • Strategic asset allocation in a post-pooling world
    Karen Shackleton of MJ Hudson Allenbridge says that the triennial review due in March 2019 will provide an excellent opportunity...
    		 Karen Shackleton
    Senior Adviser
    MJ Hudson Allenbridge
    June 1, 2018
    Focus
  • Transitioning to a new paradigm
    Matthew Craig discusses the role of the transition manager during the pooling process and hears the views of some fund...
    		 Matthew Craig
    LAPF Investments
    June 1, 2018
    Focus
  • Forging new ground
    Catherine Darlington and James Sparshott of Legal & General suggest strategies for successful transition management during the pooling process It continues...
    		 Catherine Darlington
    Transition Manager
    Legal & General Investment Management
    		James Sparshott
    Head of Local Authorities, Distribution
    Legal & General Investment Management
    June 1, 2018
    Focus
  • LGPS investment pooling: laying the foundations for a successful launch
    Graham Cook of Macquarie Portfolio Solutions analyses the complexity of the challenge in transitioning assets from member funds to pools Much...
    		 Graham Cook
    CFA, Head of LGPS Product
    Macquarie Portfolio Solutions
    June 1, 2018
    Focus
  • Local authorities begin to find their feet in infrastructure
    Infrastructure investment is of particular interest to the LGPS now that pooling is well under way. Matthew Craig looks at...
    		 Matthew Craig
    LAPF Investments
    April 1, 2018
    Focus
  • Necessity drives the argument for investment
    Colm O’Connor of KBI Global Investors contends that while the demand for significant investment in infrastructure continues unabated, institutional investors...
    		 Colm O'Connor
    Senior Portfolio Manager
    KBI Global Investors
    April 1, 2018
    Focus
  • Understanding junior debt
    Claire Smith and Claire Glennon of Schroders outline the reasons why junior infrastructure debt may be in an ideal place...
    		 Claire Smith
    Investment Director, Private Assets
    Schroders
    		Claire Glennon
    UK Institutional Business Development Director
    Schroders
    April 1, 2018
    Focus
  • 3D renewables: Decarbonising, Decentralising and Disrupting
    Dario Bertagna of Capital Dynamics discusses how developments in renewable energy are transforming the way we think of the power...
    		 Dario Bertagna
    Principal, Clean Energy Infrastructure
    Capital Dynamics
    April 1, 2018
    Focus
  • DNA of a manager search: LGPS and infrastructure
    Peter Hobbs of bfinance looks at the challenges faced by infrastructure investors, and takes us through a case study showing...
    		 Peter Hobbs
    Managing Director and Head of Private Markets
    bfinance
    April 1, 2018
    Focus
  • Time to stress test your portfolio
    Now may be the ideal time for local authority investors to prepare for the next period of financial stress by...
    		 Stephen Leh
    Infrastructure Investments Group
    J.P. Morgan Asset Management
    April 1, 2018
    Focus
  • Growth priority
    China’s economy is unique in being both enormous, and rapidly and relentlessly growing. Like a jumbo jet with fighter plane...
    		 Aninda Mitra
    Senior Sovereign Analyst
    Standish
    February 1, 2018
    Focus
  • The dangers of index investing in global emerging market equities
    Glen Finegan of Janus Henderson Investors argues the case for active investment in emerging markets There is an increasing trend for...
    		 Glen Finegan
    Head of Global Emerging Market Equities
    Janus Henderson Investors
    February 1, 2018
    Focus
  • Sustainability an essential ingredient for emerging markets investing
    Fabiana Fedeli and Masja Zandbergen of Robeco discuss why it is important to integrate ESG data into country and stock...
    		 Fabiana Fedeli
    Global Head of Fundamental Equities
    Robeco
    		Masja Zandbergen
    Head of ESG Integration
    Robeco
    February 1, 2018
    Focus
  • The ballooning middle class
    Sanjay Luthra of AGF Investments looks at the significant investment opportunities provided by a growing middle class and rapid technological...
    		 Sanjay Luthra
    Associate Portfolio Manager, Global Equity
    AGF Investments
    February 1, 2018
    Focus
  • Diamonds in the rough
    Jorry Noddekaer of Nordea Asset Management outlines his expectations for a sector that has performed well in recent times After a...
    		 Jorry Noddekaer
    Lead Portfolio Manager, Emerging Stars Equity Strategy
    Nordea Asset Management
    February 1, 2018
    Focus
  • The challenge develops in emerging markets
    Matthew Craig examines the evolution of emerging markets, and looks at how LGPS funds are adapting to the challenges As far...
    		 Matthew Craig
    LAPF Investments
    February 1, 2018
    Focus
  • Defensification: going beyond diversification
    John Stopford and Jason Borbora of Investec Asset Management describe their approach to Defending investments by seeking to understand their...
    		 John Stopford
    Portfolio Manager, Diversified Income Strategy
    Investec Asset Management
    		Jason Borbora
    Portfolio Manager, Diversified Income Strategy
    Investec Asset Management
    December 1, 2017
    Focus
  • Absolute return investing: navigating an uncertain world
    Alex Lennard, Investment Director at Ruffer, outlines Ruffer’s approach to the current distortions in asset markets, which includes the use...
    		 Alex Lennard
    Investment Director
    Ruffer
    December 1, 2017
    Focus
  • Technology megatrends to dominate in 2018
    Neil Robson and Moira Gorman of Columbia Threadneedle Investments discuss the continued expansion of global growth, fuelled significantly by technological...
    		 Neil Robson
    Head of Global Equities
    Columbia Threadneedle Investments
    		Moira Gorman
    Client Director
    Columbia Threadneedle Investments
    December 1, 2017
    Focus
  • Long-term real estate investing: focus, control and optionality
    Julian Agnew of LaSalle Investment Management outlines the factors considered by LaSalle as they determine strategies to navigate the current...
    		 Julian Agnew
    UK Chief Investment Officer
    LaSalle Investment Management
    December 1, 2017
    Focus
  • The six sins of smart beta
    Jason Williams of Lazard Asset Management lists six risks of which investors should be aware when making smart-beta allocations Smart beta...
    		 Jason Williams
    Senior Vice President, Portfolio Manager/Analyst
    Lazard Asset Management
    December 1, 2017
    Focus
  • Strategy to the fore as pooling rings the changes
    Matthew Craig looks at a range of different issues that pension funds could consider before making any significant changes to...
    		 Matthew Craig
    LAPF Investments
    December 1, 2017
    Focus
  • Tail risk in alternative risk premia
    Moira Gorman and Benjamin Simonds of Columbia Threadneedle Investments discuss the VaR characteristics associated with the different types of alternative...
    		 Moira Gorman
    Client Director
    Columbia Threadneedle Investments
    		Benjamin Simonds
    Portfolio Manager
    Columbia Threadneedle Investments
    October 1, 2017
    Focus
  • The shrinking public markets and why this matters
    Helen Steers, Partner and Head of European Primary Investments at Pantheon and current Chair of the BVCA, highlights the trend...
    		 Helen Steers
    Partner and Head of European Primary Investments
    Pantheon
    October 1, 2017
    Focus
  • Infrastructure – opportunities beyond headline trophy assets
    Martin Lennon of Infracapital (the infrastructure equity investment arm of M&G Investments) examines the attractions for investors of the infrastructure...
    		 Martin Lennon
    Co-founder and Head
    M&G Infracapital
    October 1, 2017
    Focus
  • Alternative assets under the spotlight
    Matthew Craig looks at the range of alternative assets now available to institutional investors, including diversified growth funds, alternative risk...
    		 Matthew Craig
    LAPF Investments
    October 1, 2017
    Focus
  • Sustainable risk-adjusted returns through natural capital
    Gautier Quéru of Mirova outlines the land degradation issue and argues that investment in natural capital is poised to evolve...
    		 Gautier Quéru
    Investment Director and Land Degradation Neutrality Fund Project Manager
    Mirova
    October 1, 2017
    Focus
  • Broadening the infrastructure investment framework
    Gregory Smith of InstarAGF looks at how innovation in partnerships creates a compelling value proposition for institutional investors Developing and modernising...
    		 Gregory Smith
    President and Chief Executive Officer
    InstarAGF
    October 1, 2017
    Focus
  • Investing in the UK’s private rented sector
    Julian Agnew and Andrew Stanford of LaSalle Investment Management examine the investment potential of the private residential property sector arguing...
    		 Julian Agnew
    UK Chief Investment Officer
    LaSalle Investment Management
    		Andrew Stanford
    Head of UK Residential
    LaSalle Investment Management
    October 1, 2017
    Focus
  • Flexibility the key for global equities
    Matthew Craig considers investors’ approach to global equity allocation and the current move towards factor-based investing UK pension fund allocations to...
    		 Matthew Craig
    LAPF Investments
    August 1, 2017
    Focus
  • Emerging market equity returns to the spotlight
    As equity investors demonstrate a renewed appetite for emerging markets, Justin Preston of bfinance looks at the drivers behind the...
    		 Justin Preston
    Senior Director, Head of Equity, Public Markets Research
    bfinance
    August 1, 2017
    Focus
  • Cyclicals to regain market leadership?
    Ritu Vohora of M&G Investments looks at the relative positions of defensive “bond proxies” and more cyclical sectors, and proposes...
    		 Ritu Vohora
    Head of Equities Investment Comms
    M&G Investments
    August 1, 2017
    Focus
  • Is your portfolio insured?
    Ani Markova of AGF Investments looks at the current position of the equity market, arguing that the purchase of gold...
    		 Ani Markova
    Vice-President & Portfolio Manager
    AGF Investments
    August 1, 2017
    Focus
  • The role of absolute return bonds in LGPS investment strategies
    Paul Myles of BMO Global Asset Management looks at the different roles which absolute return bonds can play in the...
    		 Paul Myles
    Director, Institutional Business
    BMO Global Asset Management
    June 1, 2017
    Focus
  • Addressing the cashflow negative challenge
    In a low yield world, appropriate use of assets to combat negative cashflows within defined benefit pension schemes becomes increasingly...
    		 Colin Fleury
    Head of Secured Credit
    Janus Henderson Investors
    		Stephen Thariyan
    Head of Global Credit
    Janus Henderson Investors
    June 1, 2017
    Focus
  • Using secured finance as a cornerstone in cashflow-driven strategies
    Sherilee Mace of Insight Investment looks at some of the benefits of secured finance assets, which possess many qualities that...
    		 Sherilee Mace
    Institutional Business Development Director
    Insight Investment
    June 1, 2017
    Focus
  • High fibre fixed income
    Matthew Craig examines how attitudes towards fixed income seem to be changing and looks at why the LGPS seems likely...
    		 Matthew Craig
    LAPF Investments
    June 1, 2017
    Focus
  • Fixed income and impact investing – fashion or fundamental change?
    Alexandra Noble of Noble & Associates looks at how the investment landscape is changing for ethical investors Impact Investing, despite being...
    		 Alexandra Noble
    Director
    Noble & Associates
    June 1, 2017
    Focus
  • Building flexible credit portfolios for better risk-adjusted returns
    Andrew Swan of M&G Investments looks at the advantages of private credit assets, which can perform a variety of different...
    		 Andrew Swan
    Director, Fixed Income
    M&G Investments
    June 1, 2017
    Focus
  • Real reassurance
    As local authority pension funds look to adapt to the prospect of cash flow challenges, Matthew Craig examines the role...
    		 Matthew Craig
    LAPF Investments
    April 1, 2017
    Focus
  • Localisation: meeting infrastructure needs in the 21st century
    Gregory Smith of InstarAGF Asset Management suggests how the complexities faced by today’s towns and cities can be simplified by...
    		 Gregory Smith
    President and CEO
    InstarAGF Asset Management
    April 1, 2017
    Focus
  • How pension funds can use real assets to achieve an income
    Andrew Swan of M&G Investments says that real assets, which offer inflation-linked, secure income streams, are proving attractive alternatives to...
    		 Andrew Swan
    Director of Fixed Income
    M&G Investments
    April 1, 2017
    Focus
  • Global farmland, a differentiated offering in real assets
    Sherilee Mace and Tom McKeon of Insight Investment discuss how a global farmland portfolio that follows a responsible investment approach...
    		 Sherilee Mace
    Institutional Business Development Director
    Insight Investment
    		Tom McKeon
    Portfolio Oversight Director, Farmland Team
    Insight Investment
    April 1, 2017
    Focus
  • The real return portfolio of the future for real estate
    Julian Agnew of LaSalle Investment Management looks at the composition of a real return portfolio, arguing that while retail will...
    		 Julian Agnew
    UK Chief Investment Officer
    LaSalle Investment Management
    April 1, 2017
    Focus
  • The makings of a commodity bull market
    David Donora of Columbia Threadneedle Investments looks at the prospects for commodities investors in 2017 Commodities have had a mixed start...
    		 David Donora
    Head of Commodities
    Columbia Threadneedle Investments
    April 1, 2017
    Focus
  • The liquid real asset
    Water infrastructure is something that is rarely on investor agendas. Matthew Sheldon of KBI Global Investors explains how pension funds...
    		 Matthew Sheldon
    Senior Portfolio Manager, Water Strategy
    KBI Global Investors
    April 1, 2017
    Focus
  • Emerging markets
    Matthew Craig looks at the opportunities for long-term investors presented by emerging markets and discusses various approaches for local government...
    		 Matthew Craig
    LAPF Investments
    February 1, 2017
    Focus
  • Emerging markets – is the rebound sustainable?
    Peter Saacke and Raheel Altaf, managers of the Artemis Global Emerging Markets strategy, discuss the outlook for emerging market equities...
    		 Peter Saacke
    Portfolio Manager
    Artemis
    		Raheel Altaf
    Portfolio Manager
    Artemis
    February 1, 2017
    Focus
  • Foundations of the future
    John Malloy of RWC Partners looks at the opportunities for investing in infrastructure projects around the world, taking GDP per...
    		 John Malloy
    Co-Head of Emerging and Frontier Markets
    RWC Partners
    February 1, 2017
    Focus
  • Emerging markets investing – putting sustainability front and centre
    David Sheasby and Kim Catechis of Martin Currie identify the ESG factors that should be assessed when considering investment in...
    		 David Sheasby
    Head of Governance & Sustainability
    Martin Currie
    		Kim Catechis
    Head of Global Emerging Markets
    Martin Currie
    February 1, 2017
    Focus
  • A positive trend of improving governance in emerging markets
    Matthew Vaight of M&G Investments outlines the benefits that can be delivered when including governance criteria in the decision-making process What...
    		 Matthew Vaight
    Global Emerging Markets Fund Manager
    M&G Investments
    February 1, 2017
    Focus
  • More than just low volatility: lower risk and higher return in a multi-factor framework
    Multi-factor low volatility equity strategies can provide a solution for investors seeking to improve risk-adjusted returns, or to maximise their...
    		 Thomas Kieselstein
    Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer
    Quoniam
    		Noreen Dillon
    International Client Relations
    Quoniam
    December 1, 2016
    Focus
  • Diversified growth funds
    Matthew Craig analyses the relatively new investment concept of diversified growth funds and discusses their future prospects for the LGPS Like...
    		 Matthew Craig
    LAPF Investments
    December 1, 2016
    Focus
  • Choose the one that offers you more
    Simon Fox of Aberdeen Solutions examines the various ways in which managers aim to deliver consistent and repeatable returns from...
    		 Simon Fox
    Senior Investment Specialist
    Aberdeen Solutions
    December 1, 2016
    Focus
  • Macro risk continues to challenge managers
    Making major asset allocation decisions based on macro calls of well-analysed events has recently proved to be a difficult strategy....
    		 Asbjørn Trolle Hansen
    Head of Multi-Assets
    Nordea Investment Management
    December 1, 2016
    Focus
  • Asset allocation challenges and the role farmland investing can play
    Joe McDonnell, CFA, Head of EMEA, Morgan Stanley Investment Management Diversified Alternatives Group. Steven Turner, CFA, Vice President, Morgan Stanley Investment...
    October 1, 2016
    Focus
  • Seeking income and growth from global farmland assets
    Sherilee Mace of Insight Investment outlines some unique characteristics of global farmland and the potential advantages of investment in the...
    		 Sherilee Mace
    Institutional Business Development Director
    Insight Investment
    October 1, 2016
    Focus
  • The real assets evolution
    Andrea Echberg of Pantheon looks at the drivers of the growth in demand for global infrastructure and real assets, and...
    		 Andrea Echberg
    Partner and Head of European Infrastructure and Real Assets
    Pantheon
    October 1, 2016
    Focus
  • Renewable infrastructure: finding value and managing risk
    The European renewable energy market is an attractive prospect for private capital investment. Peter Rossbach of Impax discusses the investment...
    		 Peter Rossbach
    Managing Director and co-head of Private Equity
    Impax Asset Management
    October 1, 2016
    Focus
  • Moving the needle on alternatives
    Matthew Craig examines the approach local authorities are taking to alternative investments and the possible impact of pooling arrangements The world...
    		 Matthew Craig
    LAPF Investments
    October 1, 2016
    Focus
  • Finding value: the North American infrastructure opportunity
    Gregory Smith of InstarAGF outlines how increasing urbanisation and factors such as the drive for green energy production and distribution...
    		 Gregory Smith
    President and CEO
    InstarAGF Asset Management
    October 1, 2016
    Focus
  • Alternative risk premia – constructing a true diversified portfolio
    Alternative beta (sometimes called liquid risk premia) strategies can provide a solution for investors seeking to improve risk-adjusted returns and...
    		 Bill Landes
    Deputy Head of Investment Solutions and Head of Alternative Investments
    Columbia Threadneedle Investments
    October 1, 2016
    Focus
  • What now for equities?
    Equities are a key asset class for pension funds looking for long-term growth, but their role may be changing as...
    		 Matthew Craig
    LAPF Investments
    August 1, 2016
    Focus
  • Intelligent capital allocation – an overlooked concept in investing
    Stephen Way of AGF Investments outlines the importance of investing in firms that understand the importance of their capital allocation...
    		 Stephen Way
    Senior Vice-President and Portfolio Manager
    AGF Investments Inc.
    August 1, 2016
    Focus
  • Emerging markets – the next opportunity
    Emerging markets have flattered to deceive in recent times. Mike Jennings of TT International outlines why the tide may have...
    		 Mike Jennings
    Investment Strategist
    TT International
    August 1, 2016
    Focus
  • How passive are your active investments?
    Sometimes seemly active strategies may end up as little more than expensive index trackers. Danny Nicholas of Harris Associates outlines...
    		 Danny Nicholas
    Client Portfolio Manager
    Harris Associates
    August 1, 2016
    Focus
  • Long-term value to be found in emerging markets
    Matthew Vaight of M&G Investments explains why he believes investing in Emerging Markets can provide access to a vast universe...
    		 Matthew Vaight
    Global Emerging Markets Fund Manager
    M&G Investments
    August 1, 2016
    Focus
  • Preparing for the storm
    With sharp swings in asset prices even more likely following the UK vote to leave the European Union in June,...
    		 Peter Fitzgerald
    Global Head of Multi-Assets
    Aviva Investors
    June 1, 2016
    Focus
  • All change for QE?
    William Bourne discusses the potential changes to quantitative easing that can soon be expected and the implications for asset allocation Since...
    		 William Bourne
    Independent Investment Adviser
    June 1, 2016
    Focus
  • Finding the sweet spot for fixed income
    Matthew Craig discusses The changing attitude of LGPS investors towards bonds which now may play a role in multi-asset strategies...
    		 Matthew Craig
    LAPF Investments
    June 1, 2016
    Focus
  • Balancing act
    Sinead Colton of Mellon Capital Management explains how Managing portfolio volatility does not need to be done entirely at the...
    		 Sinead Colton
    Managing Director, Head of Investment Strategy
    Mellon Capital Management
    June 1, 2016
    Focus
  • Beware of the traffic lights
    Simon Hazlitt of Majedie Asset Management points out the dangers of a project management approach to investment strategies and the...
    		 Simon Hazlitt
    Relationship Manager
    Majedie Asset Management
    April 1, 2016
    Focus
  • Can an investor really have “impact” in the public markets?
    Martin Grosskopf, Hyewon Kong and Jonathan Lo of AGF Investments look at how asking the right questions can help investors...
    		 Martin Grosskopf
    Vice-President & Portfolio Manager
    AGF Investments Inc.
    		Hyewon Kong
    Associate Portfolio Manager
    AGF Investments Inc.
    		Jonathan Lo
    Vice-President & Portfolio Specialist, North American & International Equities
    AGF Investments Inc.
    April 1, 2016
    Focus
  • Combating muted equity risk premium
    Monica Fan from BNY Mellon interviews Raman Srivastava, Deputy CIO of Standish1 and Paul Hatfield, CIO of Alcentra, on their...
    		 Monica Fan
    Director, Consultant Relations
    BNY Mellon Investment Management
    		Raman Srivastava
    Deputy CIO
    Standish
    		Paul Hatfield
    CIO
    Alcentra
    April 1, 2016
    Focus
  • Linking active and passive strategies
    Richard Curling of Jupiter Asset Management discusses strategies that can help balance the active and passive elements of an investment...
    		 Richard Curling
    Fund Management Director
    Jupiter Asset Management Ltd.
    April 1, 2016
    Focus
  • Investment strategies for a changing LGPS
    As the launch of the new LGPS super pools begins to draw closer, Matthew Craig looks at the opportunities for...
    		 Matthew Craig
    LAPF Investments
    April 1, 2016
    Focus
  • Life after pooling
    Toby Nangle and Moira Gorman of Columbia Threadneedle Investments emphasise the importance of asset allocation in driving investor returns, and...
    		 Toby Nangle
    Global Co-Head of Multi Asset & Head of Asset Allocation, EMEA
    Columbia Threadneedle Investments
    		Moira Gorman
    Client Director, LGPS
    Columbia Threadneedle Investments
    April 1, 2016
    Focus
  • Using MAC to make the most of a low-yield environment
    Kevin Kearns, Tom Fahey and Roger Ackerman of Loomis Sayes show how a robust approach to multi-asset credit strategies could...
    		 Kevin Kearns
    Vice President, Portfolio Manager
    Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P.
    		Tom Fahey
    Vice President, Portfolio Manager
    Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P.
    		Roger Ackerman
    Vice President, Product Manager
    Loomis, Sayles & Company, L.P.
    April 1, 2016
    Focus
  • A fresh perspective on a familiar framework
    Paul Myles of BMO Global Asset Management outlines how adding a third element to the traditional return drivers of market...
    		 Paul Myles
    Director, Institutional Business
    BMO Global Asset Management
    April 1, 2016
    Focus
  • The rise and rise of multi-asset credit
    Current conditions challenge pension funds to achieve their target income without significantly increasing portfolio risk. Justin Bourgette, Jeff Mueller and...
    		 Justin Bourgette
    Portfolio Manager
    Eaton Vance
    		Jeff Mueller
    Global High Yield Portfolio Manager
    Eaton Vance
    		John Redding
    Floating Rate Loan Portfolio Manager
    Eaton Vance
    April 1, 2016
    Focus
  • Risk is not a number!
    Toby Nangle and Moira Gorman of Columbia Threadneedle Investments warn of the danger of over-reliance on statistical models when calculating...
    		 Toby Nangle
    Global Co-Head of Multi Asset & Head of Asset Allocation, EMEA
    Columbia Threadneedle Investments
    		Moira Gorman
    Client Director, LGPS
    Columbia Threadneedle Investments
    February 1, 2016
    Focus
  • Fixed income fortunes favour the flexible
    Karsten Bierre of Nordea Investment Management outlines the challenges facing fixed income investment today and highlights the importance of robust...
    		 Karsten Bierre
    Head of Fixed Income Asset Allocation
    Nordea Investment Management
    February 1, 2016
    Focus
  • Investing for real returns
    Ian Mason of AEW UK looks into the arguments surrounding local authorities’ investment in property and explains how stable, long-term...
    		 Ian Mason
    Portfolio Manager
    AEW UK Real Return Fund
    February 1, 2016
    Focus
  • Look before you leap
    Matthew Craig emphasises the increasing importance of risk management for pension funds and summarises the main investment principles for minimising...
    		 Matthew Craig
    LAPF Investments
    February 1, 2016
    Focus
  • Uncertainty abounds in equities
    Changing market conditions and moves towards asset pooling in the LGPS are creating challenges for equity investors. Matthew Craig investigates Equity...
    		 Matthew Craig
    LAPF Investments
    December 1, 2015
    Focus
  • Factor investing: smarter than beta
    The interest in factor-based investing has been a key driver in the popularity of smart beta strategies. Alexander Davey and...
    		 Alexander Davey
    Director, Senior Product Specialist
    HSBC Global Asset Management
    		Stephen Tong
    Director, Senior Equity Product Specialist
    HSBC Global Asset Management
    December 1, 2015
    Focus
  • Beware convention - equities and risk in context
    Julian Bishop of Sarasin & Partners explains the dangers inherent in current methods of assessing the varying risk profiles of...
    		 Julian Bishop
    Global Thematic Equities Analyst
    Sarasin & Partners
    December 1, 2015
    Focus
  • “Systematic alpha” in emerging markets: a true alternative to simply active or passive
    Timothy Atwill of Parametric Portfolio Associates – a majority owned subsidiary of Eaton Vance – discusses the benefits of “Systematic...
    		 Timothy Atwill
    Head of Investment Strategy
    Parametric Portfolio Associates
    December 1, 2015
    Focus
  • The rise of multi-alternatives
    John Wilkinson of LGT Capital Partners takes us through a number of alternative investments and outlines the reasons for the...
    		 John Wilkinson
    Executive Director
    LGT Capital Partners
    October 1, 2015
    Focus
  • Moving the needle with liquid alternatives
    Alternatives have an important role to play in diversifying asset allocation, but how can this be achieved? Ian Barrass and...
    		 Ian Barrass
    Co-manager
    Henderson Diversified Alternatives Fund
    		James de Bunsen
    Co-manager
    Henderson Diversified Alternatives Fund
    October 1, 2015
    Focus
  • Digging deeper in DGFs
    Thomas Nehring of Nordea Investment Management identifies the reasons for the growing popularity of Diversified Growth Funds and outlines Nordea’s...
    		 Thomas Nehring
    Head of Institutional & Wholesale Distribution UK & US
    Nordea Investment Management
    October 1, 2015
    Focus
  • What’s the alternative?
    Matthew Craig looks at the reasons for the increasing popularity of alternatives amongst investors and outlines some of the challenges...
    		 Matthew Craig
    LAPF Investments
    October 1, 2015
    Focus
  • REITs, rates and real estate cycle
    Scott Crowe of CenterSquare Investment Management explains the reasons behind the current market concerns over Real Estate Investment Trusts, and...
    		 Scott Crowe
    Chief Investment Strategist
    CenterSquare Investment Management
    October 1, 2015
    Focus
  • Hop aboard the US growth engine
    Mid-market private companies have the potential to expand rapidly while avoiding high exposure to volatile public markets. Nitin Gupta and...
    		 Nitin Gupta
    Partner
    Caspian Private Equity
    		Benoit Jacquin
    Partner
    Caspian Private Equity
    October 1, 2015
    Focus
  • Quantifying “green alpha”
    Tim Mockett of Impax Asset Management outlines a methodology for measuring the investment return from properties attributable to sustainability and...
    		 Tim Mockett
    Managing Director, Sustainable Property
    Impax Asset Management
    October 1, 2015
    Focus
  • Active Beta: a new approach to accessing property market returns
    Mark Bunney, Tony Yu and Matt Day outline an innovative strategy for investors seeking exposure to commercial real estate The benefits...
    		 Mark Bunney
    Head of Indirect Property
    Kames Capital
    		Tony Yu
    Fund Manager, Indirect Property
    Kames Capital
    		Matt Day
    Fund Manager, Indirect Property
    Kames Capital
    October 1, 2015
    Focus
  • Rethinking fixed income: an alternative approach to emerging markets
    Emerging market debt is an asset class that is well suited to an absolute return approach. Current market dynamics make...
    		 Sherilee Mace
    Director, Business Development
    Insight Investment
    October 1, 2015
    Focus
  • Managing climate risk in portfolios
    Frédéric Samama of Amundi with Mats Andersson and Patrick Bolton introduces and explains the benefits portfolio decarbonisation can bring to...
    		 Frédéric Samama
    Frédéric Samama
    Amundi Asset Management
    		Mats Adnersson
    CEO
    AP4
    		Patrick Bolton
    Professor of Finance and Economis
    Columbia University
    August 1, 2015
    Focus
  • The evolution of ESG
    ESG factors are becoming increasingly important to long-term investor thinking. Matthew Craig explains the effect it is having Ethical, social and...
    		 Matthew Craig
    LAPF Investments
    August 1, 2015
    Focus
  • A positive trend: corporate governance practices in emerging markets
    Corporate governance is an important factor to consider when investing in emerging markets. Matthew Vaight of M&G Investments examines the...
    		 Matthew Vaight
    Global Emerging Markets Fund Manager
    M&G Investments
    August 1, 2015
    Focus
  • Lessons from efforts to strengthen audit quality
    Auditors play a vital role in ensuring investor interests are protected. Natasha Landell-Mills of Sarasin & Partners explains the processes...
    		 Natasha Landell-Mills
    Head of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Research
    Sarasin & Partners
    August 1, 2015
    Focus
  • The ABC of ESG
    Ian Maybury of City Noble examines the potential conflicts investors face when considering the opportunities in ESG The increasing impact of...
    		 Ian Maybury
    Director
    City Noble
    August 1, 2015
    Focus
  • Growing pains: the best approach to infrastructure
    Matthew Craig looks at how local authorities are assessing the opportunities in infrastructure investing Infrastructure is now arguably the asset class...
    		 Matthew Craig
    LAPF Investments
    June 1, 2015
    Focus
  • Infrastructure investment: opening up new avenues of investment opportunity
    Jason Conway, Senior Investment Editor, BNY Mellon Investment Management. Jason Conway of BNY Mellon examines the opportunities for investors in the...
    June 1, 2015
    Focus
  • Investing for the future
    Susan Martin from the London Pensions Fund Authority makes the case for collaboration when it comes to infrastructure With parliament well...
    		 Susan Martin
    CEO
    London Pensions Fund Authority
    June 1, 2015
    Focus
  • The infrastructure labyrinth
    Karen Shackleton of AllenbridgeEpic outlines how a careful alignment of investment aims and expectations can help pension funds benefit from...
    		 Karen Shackleton
    Senior Adviser
    AllenbridgeEpic
    June 1, 2015
    Focus
  • May we live in interesting times
    Matthew Craig looks at how an uncertain market is affecting decision-making at local authorities Fixed income used to be a reliable,...
    		 Matthew Craig
    LAPF Investments
    April 1, 2015
    Focus
  • Opportunities in commercial real estate debt
    Paul House of Venn Partners examines the opportunities in real estate debt that have emerged following a more cautious approach...
    		 Paul House
    Managing Partner, Real Estate
    Venn Partners
    April 1, 2015
    Focus
  • Investing in credit to meet short- and long-term cash flows
    Forced to consider the possibility of future negative cash flows, pension funds may find what they are looking for in...
    		 Paul Richmond
    Senior Solutions Specialist
    Insight Investment
    April 1, 2015
    Focus
  • The big impact of small print in credit
    Annabel Gillard of M&G Investments looks at how an in-depth knowledge of structured credit can open up opportunities in the...
    		 Annabel Gillard
    Director of Fixed Income
    M&G Investments
    April 1, 2015
    Focus
  • The de-risking challenge for local authority pension schemes
    A fall in bond yields has led to a rise in value of future pension fund liabilities. Neil Falconer of...
    		 Neil Falconer
    Head of LDI
    Aberdeen Asset Management
    April 1, 2015
    Focus
  • Building more robust portfolios
    Dr Chris ones and Dr Toby Goodworth of bfinance discuss a methodology to build more robust portfolios that have a...
    		 Dr Chris Jones
    Head of bfinance London
    bfinance
    		Dr Toby Goodworth
    Head of Risk Management
    bfinance
    February 1, 2015
    Focus
  • Getting to the heart of LDI
    With the age profile of scheme members expected to mature, Matthew Craig looks at how local authorities might benefit from...
    		 Matthew Craig
    LAPF Investments
    February 1, 2015
    Focus
  • Is there a place for LDI strategies in local government pension schemes?
    Funding levels for local authority pension funds are highly sensitive to factors including interest rates and inflation. Paul Myles of...
    		 Paul Myles
    Director – Institutional Business
    F&C Investments
    February 1, 2015
    Focus
  • The energy transition and the stranded assets debate – an investment risk or opportunity?
    Cathrine de Coninck-Lopez of Threadneedle looks at the potential impact of steps taken by the global community to mitigate climate...
    		 Cathrine de Coninck-Lopez
    Sustainable and Responsible Investment Officer
    Threadneedle
    December 1, 2014
    Focus
  • Are alternatives for everyone?
    New research by Aberdeen Asset Management confirms that pension schemes are investing in an increasingly wide range of asset classes...
    December 1, 2014
    Focus
  • Impact investing – a more effective way of doing good
    Christopher Head from BlackRock discusses the conventional ways that ethical investing is undertaken, outlines the shortcomings of these approaches, and...
    		 Christopher Head
    Head of UK Local Authorities, Institutional Client Business
    BlackRock
    December 1, 2014
    Focus
  • Making the most of alternatives
    Matthew Craig examines why uncertainty for equities and bonds has meant that local authorities are increasingly turning to alternatives in...
    		 Matthew Craig
    LAPF Investments
    December 1, 2014
    Focus
  • Emerging market equities: still a world of opportunity
    Despite a disappointing performance recently by emerging markets, Georgina Hellyer of Threadneedle outlines why investors should still be optimistic about...
    		 Georgina Hellyer
    Fund Manager, Emerging Market Strategies
    Threadneedle
    October 1, 2014
    Focus
  • Emerging markets corporate bonds: an asset class comes of age
    Urban Larson of Standish Mellon examines the growing opportunities in emerging markets for corporate bond investors The allure of emerging markets...
    October 1, 2014
    Focus
  • Incorporating emerging markets into your investment strategy
    In the wake of recent underperformance in emerging markets, Matthew Craig examines how local authorities are planning to maximise the...
    		 Matthew Craig
    LAPF Investments
    October 1, 2014
    Focus
  • Getting to the core of emerging markets
    Paul Cooper and Mark Julio of Sarasin & Partners argue that thematic investing and detailed attention to corporate governance are...
    		 Paul Cooper
    Partner
    Sarasin & Partners
    		Mark Julio
    Fund Manager
    Sarasin & Partners
    October 1, 2014
    Focus
  • Managing market price risk – dynamic hedging of emerging market exposure
    How can pension funds incorporate higher-risk assets into their investment portfolios while managing their risk budgets? Matthew Stemp and Maria...
    		 Matthew Stemp
    Head of Relationship Management London
    Berenberg
    		Maria Heiden
    Investment Advisor Overlay Strategies
    Berenberg
    October 1, 2014
    Focus
  • Will a post-QE world sustain the recovery?
    John Arthur of AllenbridgeEpic examines the impact QE has had on asset valuations, and looks at the knock-on effect it...
    		 John Arthur
    Managing Director
    AllenbridgeEpic Investment Advisers
    October 1, 2014
    Focus
  • The role of real assets at local authority pension funds
    As the conventional asset classes of equities and bonds continue to present challenges for local authorities, what part can real...
    		 Matthew Craig
    LAPF Investments
    August 1, 2014
    Focus
  • Active value opportunities in secondary property
    Phil Clark, Kames Capital’s Head of Property Investment, shares his view of the UK commercial property market and the opportunities...
    		 Phil Clark
    Head of Property Investment
    Kames Capital
    August 1, 2014
    Focus
  • Infrastructure debt – the new “I” in LDI
    Infrastructure debt provides an opportunity to invest in non-correlated real assets with an attractive risk/return profile. Nicola Beretta Covacivich of...
    		 Nicola Beretta Covacivich
    Head of Infrastructure Debt
    ECM
    August 1, 2014
    Focus
  • Longer leases, broader horizons and higher yields
    As competition for alternative income-producing assets hots up, investors will need to broaden their investment horizons to achieve higher yields,...
    		 Christopher Head
    Director
    BlackRock
    August 1, 2014
    Focus
  • Risks in private real estate investing
    Derek Williams, Managing Director, Private Markets at bfinance, highlights the main risks associated with investing in real estate – both...
    		 Derek Williams
    Managing Director, Private Markets
    bfinance
    August 1, 2014
    Focus
  • New York, Paris, Hong Kong, Munich, everyone’s talking about... REITs
    Nick Roberts and Guy Mountain of Sarasin & Partners discuss whether now might be a good time to diversify UK...
    		 Nick Roberts
    Partner
    Sarasin & Partners
    		Guy Mountain
    Senior Associate Partner, Sarasin & Partners
    August 1, 2014
    Focus
  • Rethinking infrastructure
    While more institutions are creating separate allocations for infrastructure, capital deployment is lagging behind. Infrastructure pioneer Gregory Smith of InstarAGF...
    		 Gregory Smith
    resident and CEO
    InstarAGF Asset Management
    August 1, 2014
    Focus
  • Sustainable property – a significant value creation opportunity
    Tim Mockett of Impax Asset Management discusses the drivers that make sustainable property a convincing investment, and outlines how “Green...
    		 Tim Mockett
    Managing Director, Property
    Impax Asset Management
    August 1, 2014
    Focus
  • Infrastructure funds – time for a change?
    Dominic Helmsley of SL Capital Partners examines the outcome from a first wave of infrastructure funds to see what lessons...
    		 Dominic Helmsley
    Managing Director
    SL Capital Partners
    August 1, 2014
    Focus
  • Advocating stewardship in fixed income portfolios
    Martin Price and Natasha Landell-Mills outline why ESG factors can be key when making investment decisions Many institutional investors are looking...
    		 Martin Price
    Fund Manager
    Sarasin
    		Natasha Landell-Mills
    Head of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Research
    Sarasin
    June 1, 2014
    Focus
  • Social bonds
    We have recently seen growing interest in social investment, which Big Society Capital, an independent financial body established by the...
    		 Simon Bond
    Fund Manager
    Threadneedle
    June 1, 2014
    Focus
  • Multi-Asset Credit – the future of credit investing
    As investors continue to find it difficult to generate sufficient returns from the traditional approach to asset allocation, Ross Pamphilon...
    		 Ross Pamphilon
    Co-Chief Investment Officer & Portfolio Manager
    ECM
    June 1, 2014
    Focus
  • Evolution of an asset class: secured credit
    A reduction in bank lending has contributed to new opportunities in credit. Mark Fulwood of Henderson tells us more The challenges...
    		 Mark Fulwood
    Director of Institutional Business
    Henderson Global Investors
    June 1, 2014
    Focus
  • Striking the right balance
    Low yields have been providing challenges for fixed income investors. Richard Ryan explains how M&G Investments tackles the risk/reward conundrum Over...
    		 Andrew Swan
    Director of Fixed Income
    M&G Investments
    		Richard Ryan
    Senior Fund Manager
    M&G Investments
    June 1, 2014
    Focus
  • The case for multi-sector credit
    Michael Temple and Jonathan May of Pioneer Investments make the case for a strategy that provides a comprehensive approach to...
    		 Michael Temple
    Head of Credit Research
    Pioneer Investments
    		Jonathan May
    Head of UK Institutional Business
    Pioneer Investments
    June 1, 2014
    Focus
  • Where now for fixed income at local authorities
    Fixed income is a highly important and challenging asset class for pension funds. It is the ballast for many funds,...
    		 Matthew Craig
    LAPF Investments
    June 1, 2014
    Focus
  • Easing the constraints
    John Dewey and Stuart Jarvis of BlackRock discuss flexible fixed income investing in a portfolio context Turbulent conditions continue to make...
    		 John Dewey
    Client Solutions Team
    BlackRock
    		Stuart Jarvis
    Client Solutions Team
    BlackRock
    June 1, 2014
    Focus
  • Advanced beta comes of age
    Advanced (or smart) beta is starting to challenge the status quo of active versus passive investment. Ana Harris of State...
    		 Ana Harris
    Portfolio Strategist
    State Street Global Adivsors
    April 1, 2014
    Focus
  • Smart beta investing and the benefits of rebalancing
    Stuart White of HSBC Global Asset Management analyses the impact of regular rebalancing on a portfolio. Investment management has long been...
    		 Stuart White
    Head of Institutional, UK
    HSBC Global Asset Management
    April 1, 2014
    Focus
  • Local authorities look to smarten up their beta
    Investors generally have faced a simple choice when appointing a fund manager. One option is to seek a skilled manager...
    		 Matthew Craig
    LAPF Investments
    April 1, 2014
    Focus
  • Style investing: the long and the long/short of it
    Antti Ilmanen of AQR looks at style investing and how it might apply to smart beta and other strategies. Long-only, or...
    		 Antti Ilmanen
    Principal
    AQR
    April 1, 2014
    Focus
  • Rebalancing in smart beta strategies
    Portfolio rebalancing is essential in smart beta strategies. Timothy Atwill of Eaton Vance explains the concepts behind the different rebalancing...
    		 Timothy Atwill
    Investment Adviser
    Eaton Vance
    April 1, 2014
    Focus
  • Thinking a decade ahead: a thematic approach to global equities
    To invest successfully over the long term, investors should uncover companies which are able to capitalise on global trends. Henry...
    		 Henry Boucher
    Deputy CIO
    Sarasin & Partners
    February 1, 2014
    Focus
  • The global emerging markets opportunity
    Emerging markets may have struggled over the last couple of years, but the case for long-term investment still remains. Marcello...
    		 Marcello Siniscalchi
    Chief Investment Officer
    Itaú Asset Management
    February 1, 2014
    Focus
  • A fundamental approach to risk reduction
    Applying strong discipline to every stage of the stock selection process is key to a successful investment. David Herro of...
    		 David Herro
    Chief Investor Officer, International Equities
    Harris Associates
    February 1, 2014
    Focus
  • The curious case of developed and emerging markets divergence
    Globalisation of financial markets has led some to expect a degree of correlation in performance from developed and emerging markets....
    		 Jamie Cumming
    Senior Investment Manager
    Aberdeen Asset Management
    February 1, 2014
    Focus
  • Volatility is back – but not all emerging markets are exposed
    Urban Larson of Standish looks at the volatility affecting emerging markets bonds and currencies. He examines the factors contributing to...
    		 Urban Larson
    Product Specialist
    Standish
    February 1, 2014
    Focus
  • The philosophy of manager selection
    AllenbridgeEpic worked with a number of local authority pension funds on the selection of global equity managers during 2013. John...
    		 John Arthur
    Managing Director
    AllenbridgeEpic Investment Advisors
    February 1, 2014
    Focus
  • Why local authority funds still believe in equities
    Equities are a key part of most investment portfolios, and local authority pension funds are no exception. Equity holdings at...
    		 Matthew Craig
    LAPF Investments
    February 1, 2014
    Focus
  • A fresh approach to core equity investing in emerging markets
    Paul Rogers of Lazard asset management explains how an active approach to emerging markets equity investing help with portfolio performance As...
    		 Paul Rogers
    Director
    Lazard Asset Management
    January 1, 2014
    Focus
  • Emerging market debt - the fundamental case remains
    Emerging market debt investors needed extremely thick skins in 2013. Not only did the “taper tantrum” send them into a...
    		 Steven Nicholls
    Head of Fixed Income Product Specialists
    Aberdeen Asset Management
    January 1, 2014
    Focus
  • Accessing emerging market returns with lower volatility
    Investors who treat emerging markets as a single asset class are able to access a broader set of investment options....
    		 Martyn Hole
    Investment Specialist
    Capital Group
    January 1, 2014
    Focus
  • The outlook for emerging markets fixed income in 2014
    The balance of risks for emerging markets in 2014 is finely poised. In our view, rising developed market GDP growth...
    		 Graham Stock
    Head of EM Sovereign Research
    BlueBay Asset Management LLP
    January 1, 2014
    Focus
  • Emerging markets: a promising year ahead?
    Following an eventful 2013 for emerging market investors, T. Rowe Price portfolio managers look ahead to 2014 at the prospects...
    		 Scott Berg
    Global Growth Equity Portfolio Manager
    T. Rowe Price
    		Mike Conelius
    Emerging Markets Bond Portfolio Manager
    T. Rowe Price
    January 1, 2014
    Focus
  • Addressing the "blind spots" in emerging market private equity portfolio construction
    A traditional approach to portfolio construction might create the risk of exposing investors to unseen investment drivers. Nils Rode of...
    		 Nils Rode
    Co-Head of Investment Management
    Adveq
    January 1, 2014
    Focus
  • Emerging markets and local authority pension funds
    Growth and diversification are two of the main reasons for investors to consider an allocation to emerging market equities, but...
    		 Matthew Craig
    LAPF Investments
    January 1, 2014
    Focus
  • Small is beautiful... at least in emerging markets
    Chris Williams of Diam outlines the advantages of targeting small and mid-cap companies in emerging markets equities Emerging market equities have...
    		 Chris Williams
    Head of Quantitative Investment
    DIAM International
    January 1, 2014
    Focus
  • Private equity co-investments – the need for a careful approach
    Private equity has been garnering interest amongst pension funds. Tim Creed of Adveq examines how co-investing can help investors access...
    		 Tim Creed
    Managing Director and Head of European investments
    Adveq
    November 9, 2013
    Focus
  • Finding attractive opportunities in distressed investments
    Marianna Fassinotti of Siguler Guff looks at opportunities for pension funds in distressed asset investing For the first time in three...
    		 Marianna Fassinotti
    Principal
    Siguler Guff
    November 1, 2013
    Focus
  • Alternative investments and local authority pension funds
    Investment in alternative assets might be generating more talk than action, but alternatives to the mainstream asset classes are indisputably...
    		 Matthew Craig
    LAPF Investments
    November 1, 2013
    Focus
  • Searching for the oasis of return
    Mark Hale of Prytania examines the options in structured finance for investors in search of yield Six years on from the...
    		 Mark Hale
    Chief Investment Officer
    Prytania Investment Advisors
    November 1, 2013
    Focus
  • Residential or commercial?
    Many investors are familiar with commercial property as an asset class. Adrian Gaspar of Hearthstone investments looks at residential property...
    		 Adrian Gaspar
    Technical Sales Manager
    Hearthstone Investments
    November 1, 2013
    Focus
  • The attraction of the unloved
    Since the financial crisis a flight to safety by domestic and international investors has led to substantial investment in UK...
    		 Shaun McWilliam
    Institutional Business Development Manager, Property Investment Team
    Kames Capital
    November 1, 2013
    Focus
  • Emerging markets: keeping the faith
    Despite recent underperformance, Matthew lamb of GAM outlines why emerging market debt continues to offer long-term performance opportunities In recent years,...
    		 Matthew Lamb
    Head of Institutional and Fund Distribution (UK)
    GAM
    November 1, 2013
    Focus
  • Enhancing direct infrastructure returns with an active ESG approach
    Infrastructure assets can provide a predictable and reliable stream of long-term returns. Philippe Taillardat and Niall Mills of First State...
    		 Philippe Taillardat
    First State Investments, European Infrastructure
    		Niall Mills
    First State Investments, European Infrastructure
    November 1, 2013
    Focus
  • New opportunities in illiquid credit
    The global financial crisis has changed the dynamics of several markets. Capital constrained banks are being forced to step back...
    		 Alex Veroude
    Head of Credit
    Insight Investment
    November 1, 2013
    Focus
  • Managing your alternative investments risk
    Many traditional methods of measuring risk can fall short when applied to alternative investments. Toby Goodworth of bfinance outlines an...
    		 Toby Goodworth
    Head of Risk
    bfinance
    November 1, 2013
    Focus
  • Navigating the changing investment landscape
    Invesco Perpetual Fund Manager Richard Batty explores some of the ways in which multi asset investing can exploit the rich...
    		 Richard Batty
    Fund Manager – Multi Asset
    Invesco Perpetual
    November 1, 2013
    Focus
  • Be the card counter, not the patsy
    Steve Cain and Aneet Chachra of Henderson examine how investors can find value through strategies that exploit liquidity risk premia Imagine...
    		 Steve Cain
    Fund Manager, Alternative Investments
    Henderson Global Investors
    		Aneet Chachra
    Senior Analyst, Alternative Investments
    Henderson Global Investors
    November 1, 2013
    Focus
  • Secure Income Assets
    Local authority pension portfolios stand to benefit from both the matching and growth characteristics of alternative, income-producing assets, says Alex...
    		 Alex Carpenter
    Managing Director, UK Institutional Client Group
    BlackRock
    November 1, 2013
    Focus
  • Putting a square peg into a square hole: residential property within a multi-asset portfolio
    Christopher Down, Chief Executive, Hearthstone Investments In recent decades, investors have focused on equities, corporate bonds, gilts and cash to form...
    July 17, 2013
    Focus
  • Sustainable real estate – an emerging investment story
    An opportunity to invest in a high quality asset class with strong long-term growth potential. Paul Cooper of Sarasin examines...
    		 Paul Cooper
    Partner
    Sarasin
    July 17, 2013
    Focus
  • The road less travelled: looking beyond the mainstream to enhance portfolios
    Since 2009, financial headlines have been anything but uplifting. despite this, Bernard Abrahamsen M&G feels that exciting opportunities exist for...
    		 Bernard Abrahamsen
    Head of Sales and Distribution
    M&G Fixed Income
    July 17, 2013
    Focus
  • Low carbon workplaces open up exciting new investment opportunities
    Socially responsible investment has become an increasingly prominent phenomenon in the investment world, with a particular focus being moves to...
    		 Don Jordison
    Managing Director, Property
    Threadneedle Investments
    July 17, 2013
    Focus
  • Finding value in property
    Several different aspects of the property market are attracting attention from UK pension funds eager to find assets capable of...
    		 Matthew Craig
    LAPF Investments
    July 17, 2013
    Focus
  • Multiple challenges set to characterise equity markets
    Prolonged low interest rates and continuing difficult economic conditions provide the opportunity for dividend yield to provide much-needed comfort for...
    		 Nick Clay
    Investment Manager of Global Equities
    Newton Investment Management
    April 12, 2013
    Focus
  • Active on the equities front
    Simon Brazier of Threadneedle on how fluctuations in market conditions can provide growth opportunities for active investment managers. For the last...
    		 Simon Brazier
    Head of UK Equities
    Threadneedle Investments
    April 12, 2013
    Focus
  • Driven by dividends
    Piers Hillier of Kames Capital explains why a global equity income approach is attractive for pension funds. I can think of...
    		 Piers Hillier
    Head of Overseas Equities
    Kames Capital
    April 11, 2013
    Focus
  • Running the winners and cutting the losers
    Gianmarco Mondani, GAM’s investment director for non-directional equity, explains how earnings revisions can be used to generate sustainable alpha. Although the...
    		 Gianmarco Mondani
    Investment Director for Non-Directional Equity
    GAM
    April 11, 2013
    Focus
  • Cherry picking season
    Achieving good returns from equities may need more than a favourable economic tide. Henry Boucher of Sarasin discusses the benefits...
    		 Henry Boucher
    Partner
    Sarasin
    April 5, 2013
    Focus
  • Private equity and local authority pension funds
    Private equity is perhaps the unsung hero of return-seeking assets in pension fund investment portfolios. Matthew Craig examines how local authorities...
    		 Matthew Craig
    LAPF Investments
    February 13, 2013
    Focus
  • Measured returns from private equity
    Recent research into private equity demonstrates 300-400 basis points of outperformance over the long term compared to public equity markets....
    		 Peter McKellar
    Chief Investment Officer and Co-ordinating Partner
    SL Capital Partners
    February 9, 2013
    Focus
  • Private equity – public good?
    Private equity has become a feature of most pension funds’ asset mix but it is still not particularly well understood....
    		 Ray Maxwell
    Specialist
    AllenbridgeEpic Investment Advisers
    January 13, 2013
    Focus
  • Why consider private equity for your portfolio?
    For the Wellcome Trust, private equity has been a surprisingly consistent asset class which has delivered returns at a consistent premium...
    		 Robert Coke
    Head of Absolute Return and Buyout Investments
    The Wellcome Trust
    January 13, 2013
    Focus

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