Issue 1, 2026

In its Q1 2026 issue, Nordic Fund Selection Journal offered extensive coverage of the Nordic asset management landscape, highlighting topics such as hedge funds, private markets, and Nordic fund selectors. Interviews with key industry figures—including Lena Fahlén, CIO at AP7, and Peter Singlehurst from Baillie Gifford—delved into asset allocation strategies, sustainability challenges, and private market investing. The issue also featured country-specific insights from industry leaders in Norway, Finland, Denmark, and Sweden, reflecting on market trends, regulatory changes, and shifting investor preferences.

The journal underscored a resurgence of interest in hedge funds amidst a historical Nordic preference for unlisted alternatives, spotlighting leading hedge fund managers and highlighting multi-strategy approaches as attractive amid market volatility. Fund selection teams across the Nordic region expressed particular focus on equities and liquid alternatives for upcoming mandates. Additionally, family offices and independent asset managers shared perspectives on organizational growth, market consolidation, and ESG integration. The issue also examined evolving ownership structures, regulatory impacts on reporting standards, and the importance of encompassing children’s rights in ESG frameworks to mitigate investment risks.

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Table of content

Issue Q1 | 2026 Overview

This issue marks the 20th anniversary of Nordic Fund Selection Journal, featuring a compact format reminiscent of its origins as “Fondbranschen”. It focuses on informing, connecting, and advising the Nordic asset management industry through insightful research and interviews.

Country Trends and Focus

In-depth coverage of market trends in Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden, with on-the-ground insights from key local industry figures. A dedicated country focus on Norway highlights its asset owners, family offices, and the market environment amidst structural shifts.

Interviews and Profiles

In-depth interviews with prominent industry leaders including Lena Fahlén (AP7’s CIO), Peter Singlehurst (Baillie Gifford Private Markets), and fund managers like Linn Hansson of Carnegie Fonder. Also profiles of asset managers REQ Capital and Cliens Kapitalförvaltning.

Asset Class Spotlights

Comprehensive coverage of hedge funds showing a resurgence of interest among Nordic institutional investors, including perspectives from industry experts at Brummer & Partners and Lynx Asset Management.

Fund Research and Portfolio Insights

Introduction of a new fund research format focusing on actively managed European equity funds, highlighting top performers such as Wellington Strategic European Equity Fund, Ninety One European Equity Fund, and JPM Europe Sustainable Equity.

Roundtable Discussion: Asset Allocation & Outlook 2026

A high-level roundtable with Nordic institutional investors and asset managers discussing surprises of 2025, market dynamics, geopolitical impacts, portfolio strategies, and views on regions including the US, Europe, and emerging markets.

Private Markets and Investorship

Insights on private market investing by Baillie Gifford’s Peter Singlehurst, detailing differences and similarities with public markets, firm philosophy, and strategic long-term ownership approaches.

Family Offices and Nordic Ownership

Exploration of the evolution of family ownership from critical perspectives in the 1960s to modern family offices exemplified by prominent Nordic families, highlighting changing industry perceptions and structures.

Industry Updates and News

Latest appointments, business developments, acquisitions, and institutional movements within the Nordic asset management ecosystem, including significant deals like Nuveen’s acquisition of Schroders and Universal Investment Group’s acquisition of FCG Fonder.

ESG and Sustainable Investing Trends

Guest insight from Global Child Forum on integrating children’s rights into ESG assessments and the importance of forward-looking governance frameworks to manage related investment risks and opportunities.

Looking Back: Gender Balance in Nordic Asset Owners

A retrospective examination of gender balance from 2016 to 2026 in the boards and leadership of major Nordic asset owners, showing improving diversity and ongoing challenges.

Talking Trends: Total Portfolio Approach (TPA)

Analysis of the rising prominence of the Total Portfolio Approach in asset management, reflecting on its evolution from breaking down silos to holistic portfolio management requiring new governance frameworks.

Upcoming Events and Future Issues

A preview of Tell Media Group’s scheduled industry events for 2026 including the Nordic Sustainable Investment Forum, Nordic Fund Selection Forum, and roundtables focusing on alternative fixed income, private markets, and asset allocation.