In late 2024, Laura Wickström concluded her first annual planning cycle as Chief Investment Officer at Veritas Pension Insurance Company, which shaped the investment strategy for 2025. A key topic during this process was the “need for diversification,” particularly as government bonds have recently struggled to fulfill their traditional role as diversifiers. “This is where alternative strategies come into play,” says Wickström, noting that Veritas has hired a new portfolio manager to support its growing emphasis on alternative, quantitative investment strategies. “I’ve been at Veritas for over six years now...