Ben Crawfurd-Porter

Director – Institutional
Joined Ruffer in 2017, having graduated with a master’s degree in physics from the University of Edinburgh. Previous roles in Ruffer's responsible investment and UK charities teams, and he is responsible for Ruffer’s LGPS investors. He is a member of the CISI and a CFA charterholder.
Articles by Ben
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A case study in LGPS diversification
A case study written with the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham Pension Fund exploring the benefits of genuine diversification. Particularly in a new and volatile investment regime where it may be harder to achieve through traditional LGPS building blocks.
10 mins | Ben Crawfurd-Porter
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The new inflation regime
The return of inflation has changed the investment environment for LGPS funds. This challenges the ability of LGPS to diversify, meet their obligations and actively manage risk or capture opportunities. In this piece, we ask three LGPS professionals the key question for this new regime: what is your plan?
10 mins | Ben Crawfurd-Porter
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LGPS: liquidity lessons from the LDI crisis
The long-term hunt for yield has driven LGPS funds to adopt a liquidity barbell, with listed equities and bonds at one end of the spectrum and illiquid alternatives at the other. But these assets’ performance can be worryingly correlated at times of market stress.
10 mins | Ben Crawfurd-Porter
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