Macro Research for Pension Funds
Actionable Macro Insight for Long-Term Capital Stewardship
Strengthen strategic allocation through every market regime. For over 75 years, BCA has delivered independent macro research across global markets and asset classes, equipping pension leaders with timely, decision-ready insights that support long-term obligations and near-term risk management.
Why Pension Funds Rely on BCA for Macro Insight
Pension funds face a complex mandate to meet long-term liabilities while navigating inflation cycles, rate volatility, geopolitical risk, and shifting growth cycles. Decisions must be defensible, timely, and aligned with funding objectives.
BCA delivers independent macro research that cuts through noise and information overload, surfacing what matters most for asset allocation, risk management, and long-term strategic positioning.
Our clients rely on BCA to:
- Strengthen strategic asset allocation frameworks
- Stress test portfolios against inflation, recession, and policy shocks
- Improve funding ratio resilience
- Bring clarity to investment committee discussions
- Translate macro uncertainty into actionable portfolio direction
Who we work with
BCA partners with pension funds across public, corporate, and employer plans globally, supporting decision-makers at every level of the investment process.
CIOs and Chief Strategists
Asset Allocation and Portfolio Construction Teams
Risk & Governance Committees
Board members and Boards of Trustees
Internal Economists and Research Analysts
“BCA Research is a must-have for any investor looking to gain an informational edge in today's complex markets. Between the insightful reports, webcasts, and direct access to the strategists, we receive a constant stream of cutting-edge investment insights.”
Chief Investment Officer, Polus Capital
What you get
Benefit from economic insight, cross-asset strategy, forward-looking scenarios, and geopolitical assessment, giving you the clarity to allocate with confidence.
Executive summaries and decision-ready macro conclusions
Clear regime-based frameworks supporting long-term allocation
Independent analysis free from trading or banking conflicts
AI-powered research summaries to accelerate internal dissemination
Access to senior strategists for direct discussion and scenario analysis
Global Asset Allocation
BCA Research's portfolio construction service, advising CIOs and asset allocation teams on the optimum way to structure ...
Private Markets & Alternatives
Empirical analysis and expert advice on the most complex asset classes. It provides deeper insights into risks within pr...
Global Investment Strategy
As BCA Research’s flagship publication, the Global Investment Strategy service provides macro-based investment recommend...
Our Track Record
We have a proven track record of helping our clients make the right calls.
Nov 2023
Buy European equities
European Investment Strategy recommended European equities, and the overall index rallied by 20% in eight months.
Sep 2023
Overweight long-term bonds in fixed-income portfolios
Global Investment Strategy recommended favoring long-term bonds.
Feb 2023
Warned that the China reopening rally would falter
After the rebound in Chinese share prices in late 2022 and January 2023, Emerging Markets Strategy argued that the economic recovery would disappoint and downgraded Chinese offshore stocks from neutral to underweight. The MSCI China Investable equity index dropped by 32% in the following 12 months.
Meet our Team
With 20 senior strategists and more than 60 researchers worldwide, BCA operates the largest macro-focused team in independent research – bringing depth, specialization, and diverse perspectives to every market environment.
Our clients don’t just read our research, they engage directly with the people behind it.
Long-term Outcomes Start with Better Macro Insight.
Join leading pension funds that rely on BCA to guide strategic allocation, protect funding ratios, and build more resilient portfolios.
