Latest Special Reports – Page 65
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Risk Management 2015 - Superannuation Arrangements of the University of London (SAUL)
Judge’s comment: “Very strong performance that reflects the clear innovation involved in SAUL’s solid pensions risk management framework.”
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Special ReportSmart Beta 2015 - SEB Pension
Judge’s comment: “Incredibly impressive smart beta programme built on a solid theoretical foundation, while its implementation is cutting edge with outstanding results.”
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Special ReportSpecialist Investment Managers 2015 - PenSam
Judge’s comment: “Other schemes might identify the return source, fail to find a manager and give up. Not these guys. To set up their own programme is very innovative.”
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Special ReportBronze: Alternatives 2015 - Merchant Navy Officers' Pension Fund
Judge’s comment: “An interesting starting point, working on an improved governance structure prior to entering into a new and more complex alternatives strategy.”
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Special ReportBronze: Equities 2015 - SEB Pension
Judge’s comment: “Rigorous approach to decomposing equity return factors based on well-established theory and sophisticated use of derivatives provides a cost-effective solution.”
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Special ReportSilver: Passive Management 2015 - West Midlands Pension Fund
Judge’s comment: “A no-nonsense fund with solid performance, making full use of solid investment tools and best-practice methods combined with low costs.”
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Silver: Corporate Pension Fund 2015 - Santander UK Group Pension Scheme Common Fund
Judge’s comment: “A well-rounded submission that ticks a lot of boxes, with lots of innovation and detail. Santander focuses on developing a reputation for attracting good investment.”
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Special ReportSilver: Public Pension Fund 2015 - The Church Commissioners
Judge’s comment: “An excellent entry highlighting excellence, innovation, diversification and commitment, while its excellent long-term record also deserves a mention.”
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Special ReportSilver: Industry-Wide Pension Fund 2015 - Pension Protection Fund
Judge’s comment: “Continues to impress with its funding strategy and investment model. Expansion of the portfolio to include hybrids should help it maintain its risk-adjusted return objectives.”
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Special ReportSilver: Small Pension Fund 2015 - Frjalsi Pension Fund
Judge’s comment: “Displaying innovation and forward thinking, the opportunities taken have resulted in strong returns, carefully managed risk and a happy clientele.”
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Special ReportSilver: Sovereign Reserve Fund 2015 - FRR and NLB Penziski Fond
Judge’s comment: “These two funds may be poles apart in terms of size and remit, but both make excellent use of the respective resources at their disposal.”
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Special ReportSilver: Active Management 2015 - PenSam
Judge’s comment: “An impressive, well-considered approach and response to a changed environment that is not reliant on consultants.”
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Special ReportGold: Long-Term Strategy 2015 - Trafalgar House Pension Trust
Judge’s comment: “A strong focus on liabilities, a dynamic investment process and impressively high returns, given its low risk budget.”
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Special ReportGold: Outstanding Industry Contribution 2015 - Theo Kocken, Cardano
Judge’s comment: “A truly innovative approach to communication and an enrichment to the industry. One of the strongest contributors to the pensions sector with his depth, profile and innovation over the years.”
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Special ReportGold: Best European Pension Fund - British Steel Pension Fund
Judge’s comment: “How British Steel manages to improve from year to year is baffling and beyond me. But it does and this is a seriously impressive organisation. With its pioneering LDI and notable cost controls framework, this is the scheme others should follow. A clear winner this year.”
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Special ReportBronze: Fixed Income - Bosch Pensionsfonds
Judge’s comment: “Innovative fixed income strategy given the fund’s objectives and the market it operates in, with a good level of diversification.”
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Special ReportGold: Pension Fund Achievement of the Year - Helen Kobæk, PenSam
Judge’s comment: “This is what I call an achievement. It shows the CEO’s willingness to look beyond her fiduciary duty. The sense of social responsibility PenSam has assumed should serve as a role model for the industry.”
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German Asset Management: In search of opportunities
Institutions are looking for opportunities to invest in infrastructure but the political and regulatory framework is hindering domestic allocations
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Fixed Income Challenges: These peculiar times
One of the classic mistakes people make while driving is to fail to look far enough ahead. It is all too common for drivers to fixate on what is just in front of them rather than scanning further in the distance
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Interview: State Street & SSGA - A bet on pensions growth
International providers have long seen Germany as an attractive market. State Street opened an office in 1970, while State Street Global Advisors has had a presence since 1998
