New research by Russell Investments’ co-chair of global investing, Don Ezra and senior lecturer at the Australian National University, Geoff Warren, presents a framework for deciding when to choose an alternative to passively investing in capitalisation-weighted indices within any particular asset class, and highlights how the debate over active versus passive investing needs to be broadened beyond a focus on performance by the average active equity manager.
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Israel joins European standouts with highest rating in Mercer pension index
For the third consecutive year the retirement income systems of The Netherlands, Iceland and Denmark were given the highest rating in the Mercer CFA Institute Global Pension index, with Israel also joining the top rank this year.
Darcy SongOctober 25, 2023
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OECD flags enduring obstacles to illiquid investment
A recent OECD report argues that pension funds have a vital role to play in helping finance the COVID recovery in areas like infrastructure and SME investment. Yet it also warns of pension funds’ limitations when it comes to investing in illiquid assets, and the risks.
Sarah RundellJanuary 5, 2023
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Global SWF: GIC leads; oil fuels Gulf funds and hedge funds give refuge
Singapore’s GIC invested more than any other SWF last year and fuelled by buoyant oil revenues, Gulf SWFs have had and are expected to continue their investment rampage. Elsewhere, hedge funds have proved one of the most successful allocations, particularly for ADIA, says Global SWF in its annual report.
Sarah RundellJanuary 3, 2023
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Don’t shy away from emerging markets in volatile times
Good quality, holistic research is more important than ever when assessing emerging markets investments with a sustainability lens, argues a portfolio manager at Newton Investment Management.
Ben HurleyDecember 6, 2022
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ADIA sets up ADIA Labs in another boost to tech capabilities
ADIA is setting up ADIA Labs in another boost to its tech capabilities. Focussing on data science, AI, machine learning and quantum computing, the research unit will help inform global trends set to drive returns in the future like the transition, blockchain, financial inclusion or space.
Sarah RundellOctober 20, 2022
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Kotkin: China bears may have been right about Western resilience
ESG-focussed investors are having a hard time justifying their China exposure to boards. They will need to develop new narratives if they want to stay in the China game, argues historian Stephen Kotkin.
Ben HurleySeptember 30, 2022
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Crypto not suitable for fiduciaries, but opportunities in underlying tech
Cryptocurrencies do not live up to the investment hype and offer nothing but enormous volatility to institutional portfolios, according to PGIM’s mega-trend research team.
Ben HurleySeptember 7, 2022
