Viewpoints

A publication presenting candid discussions with industry experts on timely topics

Rising Rates, Falling Banks | Viewpoints 2023

In our conversation with Anthony Woodside, we gather some insights on the direction of the market and consider what strategies may be appropriate given this economic backdrop.

Public Plans | Viewpoints 2022

In this issue of Viewpoints, we talk with Brianne Weymouth, Senior Vice President and Consultant at Callan about the unique characteristics of public pension plans and challenges they may face to meet their investment goals.

Climate Risk | Viewpoints 2021

It’s difficult to ignore the growing call to action to address the climate crisis, which some refer to as our generation’s challenge. As investors, we frequently wonder why this risk is more important than others, what role do we have to play and how we should play it and where do we draw the line between materiality and morality.

De-risking | Viewpoints 2021

In our latest Viewpoints newsletter, we have a conversation with David Cantor, Senior Principal at Mercer, Keith Payne, Managing Director of Treasury at Rollins, as well as Dhrubo Krishnaiyer, Head of Insurance Strategy at LGIM America, about timely topics relating to paths to de-risking.

ESG | Viewpoints 2021

As the world looks towards a more sustainable future, large asset managers and investment consultants are in a unique position to drive change by adopting a mindset that emphasizes stakeholder influence and advances thinking around the investment risks and opportunities informed by the ESG lens.

Overlays | Viewpoints 2021

Overlays can significantly reduce certain risks for plan sponsors and may allow for more efficient capital allocation with or without introducing leverage into the plan. In a conversation with Joaquin Lujan and Neil Olympio, we explore the benefits and considerations of adopting an overlay, specifically how they can help achieve a plan’s unique objectives.

LDI | Viewpoints 2020

Some plan situations, like cash balance plans, may require an element of customization to achieve their hedging objectives. In our conversation with Ben and Ciaran, we discuss the evolution of LDI and custom strategies and specifically, how they pertain to managing a cash balance plan.

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