#1 Leaders in Investment: Conversation with Timo Löyttyniemi, CEO, Finland's State Pension Fund (VER)

Timo Löyttyniemi, CEO of Finland’s State Pension Fund (VER), speaks to IPE Editor Liam Kennedy in our first Leaders in Investment Podcast.    

“We don’t have any motivation other than a good return and a good risk/return ratio,” says Timo in the interview. 

As CEO of Finland’ State Pension Fund (VER), Timo Löyttyniemi heads an organisation with €20bn under management. He returned to the role in March 2020, having previously held the position between 2003 and 2015.  

From 2015-19, he was the Vice Chair for the Single Resolution Board (SRB) in Brussels. His previous roles were in banks and investment banking. 

This episode of Leaders in Investment is sponsored by PGIM.

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. 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. 

#1 Leaders in Investment: Conversation with Timo Löyttyniemi, CEO, Finland's State Pension Fund (VER)
Timo Löyttyniemi, CEO of Finland’s State Pension Fund (VER), speaks to IPE Editor Liam Kennedy in our first Leaders in Investment Podcast.    
“We don’t have any motivation other than a good return and a good risk/return ratio,” says Timo in the interview. 
As CEO of Finland’ State Pension Fund (VER), Timo Löyttyniemi heads an organisation with €20bn under management. He returned to the role in March 2020, having previously held the position between 2003 and 2015.  
From 2015-19, he was the Vice Chair for the Single Resolution Board (SRB) in Brussels. His previous roles were in banks and investment banking. 
This episode of Leaders in Investment is sponsored by <a href="https://www.pgim.com/">PGIM.</a>
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. 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>.

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>

Leaders in Investment

Timo Löyttyniemi - CEO of Finland’s State Pension Fund (VER)

In Episode #8 of IPE’s Leaders in Investment podcast series, IPE Real Assets editor Richard Lowe interviews Patrick Kanters, CIO Private Markets, APG 

"The asset-owner programme allows us ultimately to write these bigger tickets and access transactions that would otherwise not be available"

As CIO of private markets at APG, Patrick Kanters oversees a €150bn-plus portfolio of real estate infrastructure, private equity and natural capital on behalf of several Dutch pension funds, including the country’s largest, ABP. He reflects on 20 years at APG and the challenges and opportunities facing the institutional investor today. 

This episode of Leaders in Investment is sponsored by PGIM.

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. 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 #8 of IPE’s Leaders in Investment podcast series, IPE Real Assets editor Richard Lowe interviews Patrick Kanters, CIO Private Markets, APG 
"The asset-owner programme allows us ultimately to write these bigger tickets and access transactions that would otherwise not be available"
As CIO of private markets at APG, Patrick Kanters oversees a €150bn-plus portfolio of real estate infrastructure, private equity and natural capital on behalf of several Dutch pension funds, including the country’s largest, ABP. He reflects on 20 years at APG and the challenges and opportunities facing the institutional investor today. 
This episode of Leaders in Investment is sponsored by <a href="https://www.pgim.com/">PGIM.</a>
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. 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>.

Patrick Kanters - CIO Private Markets, APG

In Episode #7 of IPE’s Leaders in Investment podcast series, IPE Editorial Director Liam Kennedy interviews Mark Fawcett, CEO of Nest Invest. 

“We're doing something really valuable for UK society and for our members, who tend to be lower paid.”

As Head of Investment and CEO of NEST Invest, Mark Fawcett is in charge of the long-term savings of 12 million defined contribution pension holders in the UK. He reflects on investment beliefs, sustainable investing policy and ramping up the private markets allocation to 30%. 

This episode of Leaders in Investment is sponsored by PGIM.

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. 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 #7 of IPE’s Leaders in Investment podcast series, IPE Editorial Director Liam Kennedy interviews Mark Fawcett, CEO of Nest Invest. 
“We're doing something really valuable for UK society and for our members, who tend to be lower paid.”
As Head of Investment and CEO of NEST Invest, Mark Fawcett is in charge of the long-term savings of 12 million defined contribution pension holders in the UK. He reflects on investment beliefs, sustainable investing policy and ramping up the private markets allocation to 30%. 
This episode of Leaders in Investment is sponsored by <a href="https://www.pgim.com/">PGIM.</a>
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. 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>.

Mark Fawcett - CEO, Nest Invest

In Episode #6 of IPE’s Leaders in Investment podcast series, IPE Real Assets editor Richard Lowe interviews Marieke van Kamp, head of private markets at NN Group.

“One the one hand, there is the need for more private assets; at the same time, the M&A market is slow. That is a strength – managers are very picky at what they do. But it needs a different kind of steering towards desired exposures, as it takes quite a long time to build up exposures, and that is, from a portfolio perspective, sometimes difficult to navigate.” 

NN is Dutch insurance group with insurance businesses throughout Europe and Japan. In this episode, Marieke van Kamp talks about building up NN’s exposure to private markets – particularly in infrastructure, private credit and ‘climate solutions’ – and the challenges this has posed over the years and in today’s new high-interest-rate environment. 

This episode of Leaders in Investment is sponsored by PGIM. 



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.  

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. 

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 #6 of IPE’s Leaders in Investment podcast series, IPE Real Assets editor Richard Lowe interviews Marieke van Kamp, head of private markets at NN Group.   
“One the one hand, there is the need for more private assets; at the same time, the M&amp;A market is slow. That is a strength – managers are very picky at what they do. But it needs a different kind of steering towards desired exposures, as it takes quite a long time to build up exposures, and that is, from a portfolio perspective, sometimes difficult to navigate.” 
NN is Dutch insurance group with insurance businesses throughout Europe and Japan. In this episode, Marieke van Kamp talks about building up NN’s exposure to private markets – particularly in infrastructure, private credit and ‘climate solutions’ – and the challenges this has posed over the years and in today’s new high-interest-rate environment. 
This episode of Leaders in Investment is sponsored by <a href="https://www.pgim.com/">PGIM</a>. 
 
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.  
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. 
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>.

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