How Has Private Credit Affected Valuations Across Debt Markets?
Investors can access a more diversified menu of credit investments, but due diligence is key—especially in thinly traded markets.
Tag: AP2
Asset Allocation
Swedish Pension Fund AP2 Returns 8.2% in 2024
The investment performance raises the pension’s asset value to $42.9 billion.
Pensions
Climate Advocacy Group Rates Canada’s Largest Pensions
From CDPQ’s B+ all the way down to AIMCo’s F, Shift graded Canadian pension funds on their decarbonization efforts—or lack thereof.
Risk
Swedish Pension Fund AP2 Returns 10.7% in First Half
Despite strong return, fund fell short of its benchmark by 0.4%.
Risk
Third Swedish Pension Plan Divests from Nukes and Tobacco Companies
AP2’s decision sees it keeping up with new laws, sister funds AP1 and AP4.
Newsmakers
Sweden Gives Its Four Buffer Funds More Investing Flexibility
Pension back-up vehicles can now allocate more to illiquid, alternative asset classes.
Market Moves
Sweden’s AP2 Sees a Green Bond Explosion in Public Sector
The country’s state pension buffer says government institutions should swap fossil fuels for alternative energies in the next 10 years.
Risk
Swedish Pension Fund AP2 Returns 2.9% in H1
Total asset value rises to $38.85 billion at the end of June.
Asset Management Culture
Swedish Companies Boost Gender Diversity for Leaders
More than a third of board members and a quarter of executives in large corporations are female.
Research
Sweden’s AP2 Sees 9.1% Gains in 2017
Fund to continue its mission of implementing ESG practices into all investment decisions in 2018.