Latest Special Reports – Page 64
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Germany 2015 - Deutsche Telekom Pensionswerke & Ärzteversorgung Westfalen-Lippe
“Judge’s comment: The now integrated framework, portfolio construction and risk management now enjoy an above-average, high level of sophistication”
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Ireland 2015 - Construction Workers' Pension Scheme
Judge’s comment: “Better outcomes for members is what it is all about and I believe this is clearly identifiable with this trustee board and fund”
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Italy 2015 - Fondo Pensione Laborfonds
Judge’s comment: “Powerful risk management model with full transparency, while improving the level of integration between custody and accounting”
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Netherlands 2015 - Nedlloyd Pensioenfonds
Judge’s comment: “A very innovative way to overcome unaffordable DB schemes in the Netherlands, combining a solid pension scheme before and after retirement”
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Portugal 2015 - Fundo de Pensões Aberto BPI Valorização
Judge’s comment: “Interesting options, with clear objectives for the fiduciary manager to help remove any doubt members may have when making their decisions”
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Small Countries 2015 - Almenni Pension Fund
Judge’s comment: “Advice and communication goes far beyond most pension schemes and the use of technology to appeal to new younger members is impressive”
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Spain 2015 - Pensions Caixa 30
Judge’s comment: “In terms of investment strategy, portfolio construction and SRI integration and with a good track record, this scheme is the market leader in Spain”
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Sweden 2015 - SPK
Judge’s comment: “SPK’s impressive new strategy is not only better diversified but also offers a better expected return than its predecessor”
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Switzerland 2015 - Pension Fund SBB
Judge’s comment: “In 2014, Pension Fund SBB continued on its very positive path to implement a sound, strong and convincing investment philosophy”
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United Kingdom 2015 - British Steel Pension Fund
Judge’s comment: “This fund focuses on decision-making and action and is not afraid to make bold decisions –strong characteristics that are to be applauded”
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Climate Related Risk Management 2015 - Environment Agency Pension Fund
Judge’s comment: “This is very good on all three major counts: decarbonisation, green investments and stewardship. Plus, it is strong on collaboration, too”
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DC/Hybrid Strategy - NEST
Judge’s comment: “NEST remains at the forefront of the defined contribution market in Europe with its innovative strategies and, predominantly, its risk approach.”
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Emerging Markets 2015 - Royal County of Berkshire Pension Fund
Judge’s comment: “Wide ranging and well-thought out approach to investing in emerging markets incorporating a broad universe of asset classes”
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Diversification 2015 - Bosch Pensionsfonds
Judge’s comment: “Very solid diversification management combining standard diversification in terms of assets, sectors, styles and dynamic monitoring”
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ESG 2015 - ERAFP
Judge’s comment: “A solid, active and credible policy and implementation, with good transparency and monitoring and a serious approach to climate change.”
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In-house Investment Team 2015 - British Steel Pension Fund
Judge’s comment: “A very convincing entry practically setting the standard in defined-benefit asset liability management and overall investment governance”
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Innovation 2015 - Merchant Navy Officers' Pension Fund
Judge’s comment: “A big step to have been able to hedge one of the main liability risks by not allowing itself to be limited by standard hurdles.”
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Real Estate 2015 - Merseyside Pension Fund
Judge’s comment: “Highly commendable, especially the relative performance versus peers. To move from bottom quartile to almost top quartile is a fantastic achievement.”
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Portfolio Construction 2015 - FRR
Judge’s comment: “A very detailed and well-thought out approach and clear commitment to develop the portfolio further in terms of diversification and risk.”
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Infrastructure 2015 - PensionDanmark
Judge’s comment: “Good international as well as reasonable sector diversification, albeit focused on renewable energy, with evidence of being a first mover.”