In Episode #12 of IPE’s Leaders in Investment podcast series, Jaakko Kiander, Chief Executive Officer of Keva, Finland’s largest pension provider, speaks with IPE Editorial Director Liam Kennedy.

'Until a couple of years ago, it was a rule that we shouldn’t invest in arms... Now, we think it’s socially responsible to invest in the European arms industry.’

Keva, Finland’s largest pension, looks after state and local government pensions there as well as administering the pensions of other public sector organisations. The two discuss the €70 billion fund’s increasing equity allocation, how it integrates ESG principles into investment decisions and how they work with outsourced managers to invest in alternatives as well as emerging market along with the role of pension funds in Europe’s green transition and evolving views on defence investments.  Additionally, Kiander talks about the role that AI will play in digitising pension processes and why this is important for increasing efficiency.

This episode of Leaders in Investment is sponsored by PGIM.

In this podcast series from IPE and IPE Real Assets, members of our editorial team speak to leading figures in the institutional investor community to curate a library of in-depth, focused content. 

Conversations with chief investment officers and other asset-owner leaders will range across beliefs, objectives, investment philosophy, strategy and outlook. Engaging with asset owners both in Europe and beyond, this series will provide unique access to the thinking that guides their decisions.

If you like what you hear, do tell friends and colleagues, and please let us know us what you think by contacting us on podcasts@ipe.com. 

In Episode #12 of IPE&rsquo;s Leaders in Investment podcast series, Jaakko Kiander, Chief Executive Officer of Keva, Finland&rsquo;s largest pension provider, speaks with IPE Editorial Director Liam Kennedy.
'Until a couple of years ago, it was a rule that we shouldn&rsquo;t invest in arms... Now, we think it&rsquo;s socially responsible to invest in the European arms industry.&rsquo;
Keva, Finland&rsquo;s largest pension, looks after state and local government pensions there as well as administering the pensions of other public sector organisations. The two discuss the &euro;70 billion fund&rsquo;s increasing equity allocation, how it integrates ESG principles into investment decisions and how they work with outsourced managers to invest in alternatives as well as emerging market along with the role of pension funds in Europe&rsquo;s green transition and evolving views on defence investments.&nbsp; Additionally, Kiander talks about the role that AI will play in digitising pension processes and why this is important for increasing efficiency.
This episode of Leaders in Investment is sponsored by&nbsp;<a href="https://www.pgim.com/">PGIM.</a>
In this podcast series from IPE and IPE Real Assets, members of our editorial team speak to leading figures in the institutional investor community to curate a library of in-depth, focused content.&nbsp;
Conversations with chief investment officers and other asset-owner leaders will range across beliefs, objectives, investment philosophy, strategy and outlook. Engaging with asset owners both in Europe and beyond, this series will provide unique access to the thinking that guides their decisions.
If you like what you hear, do tell friends and colleagues, and please let us know us what you think by contacting us on <a href="mailto:podcasts@ipe.com">podcasts@ipe.com</a>.&nbsp;

Leaders in Investment 
An IPE and IPE Real Assets podcast 

In this new podcast series from IPE and IPE Real Assets, members of our editorial team speak to leading figures in the institutional investor community to curate a library of in-depth, focused content.

Conversations with chief investment officers and other asset-owner leaders will range across beliefs, objectives, investment philosophy, strategy and outlook. Capturing diversity of thinking towards mainstream and alternative investments, both liquid and illiquid, conversations will dive into investment governance, strategic and tactical asset allocation, implementation, in-house teams, manager hiring and firing, sustainability and how to deal with partners and stakeholders. Engaging with asset owners both in Europe and beyond, this series will provide unique access to the thinking that guides their decisions.

The result will be a valuable library of downloadable insights into what motivates both individuals, teams, boards and trustees as they set about achieving their long-term investment goals with a view to improving the retirement outcomes of hundreds of millions of pension holders.

Our hosts
 Liam Kennedy – Editorial Director, IPE 
 Richard Lowe – Editor, IPE Real Assets

We would like to thank our partner  PGIM

Leaders in Investment An IPE and IPE Real Assets podcast 
In this new podcast series from IPE and IPE Real Assets, members of our editorial team speak to leading figures in the institutional investor community to curate a library of in-depth, focused content.
Conversations with chief investment officers and other asset-owner leaders will range across beliefs, objectives, investment philosophy, strategy and outlook. Capturing diversity of thinking towards mainstream and alternative investments, both liquid and illiquid, conversations will dive into investment governance, strategic and tactical asset allocation, implementation, in-house teams, manager hiring and firing, sustainability and how to deal with partners and stakeholders. Engaging with asset owners both in Europe and beyond, this series will provide unique access to the thinking that guides their decisions.
The result will be a valuable library of downloadable insights into what motivates both individuals, teams, boards and trustees as they set about achieving their long-term investment goals with a view to improving the retirement outcomes of hundreds of millions of pension holders.
Our hosts
<ul>
<li><a href="/liam-kennedy-biography/10069045.article"> Liam Kennedy – Editorial Director, IPE </a></li>
<li><a href="/richard-lowe-biography/10069054.article"> Richard Lowe – Editor, IPE Real Assets</a></li>
</ul>
We would like to thank our partner <a href="https://www.pgim.com/"> PGIM</a>

Leaders in Investment - IPE

Leaders in Investment An IPE and IPE Real Assets podcast 
In this new podcast series from IPE and IPE Real Assets, members of our editorial team speak to leading figures in the institutional investor community to curate a library of in-depth, focused content.
Conversations with chief investment officers and other asset-owner leaders will range across beliefs, objectives, investment philosophy, strategy and outlook. Capturing diversity of thinking towards mainstream and alternative investments, both liquid and illiquid, conversations will dive into investment governance, strategic and tactical asset allocation, implementation, in-house teams, manager hiring and firing, sustainability and how to deal with partners and stakeholders. Engaging with asset owners both in Europe and beyond, this series will provide unique access to the thinking that guides their decisions.
The result will be a valuable library of downloadable insights into what motivates both individuals, teams, boards and trustees as they set about achieving their long-term investment goals with a view to improving the retirement outcomes of hundreds of millions of pension holders.
Our hosts
<ul>
<li><a href="/liam-kennedy-biography/10069045.article"> Liam Kennedy – Editorial Director, IPE </a></li>
<li><a href="/richard-lowe-biography/10069054.article"> Richard Lowe – Editor, IPE Real Assets</a></li>
</ul>
We would like to thank our partner <a href="https://www.pgim.com/"> PGIM</a>

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