All Special Report articles – Page 65
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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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Special ReportUnited 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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Special ReportClimate 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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Special ReportEmerging 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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Special ReportESG 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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Special ReportIn-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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Special ReportInnovation 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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Special ReportReal 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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Special ReportPortfolio 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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Special ReportInfrastructure 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.”
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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.”
