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Human gorillas chest-thump in US testosterone territory

There’s been a little bit of chest beating of the gorilla type in the US, on both the political and finance sides of the fence. I can’t help thinking the testosterone levels are getting a little out of control and some of the behaviour has been more about protecting territory rather than acting in the best interests of the electorate, clients, beneficiaries, or neighbours.
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Towers Watson thinks ahead to map creative investment

Market volatility is not something the Thinking Ahead Group at Towers Watson concerns itself with, it is more worried with understanding the interconnectedness of the world and how that can help create ‘useful investment maps’. With this in mind, head of the group Tim Hodgson, says it recently recalibrated its list of 15 “extreme risks”.
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Young ESG veteran sees move to mainstream

Partner and global head of Mercer’s responsible investment business, Jane Ambachtsheer, has received a lifetime achievement award for her commitment to socially responsible investment in Canada. She spoke to Amanda White about what it’s like to be a life-time achiever at the age of 36, and what still needs to be done in integrating ESG […]
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Idaho’s simplicity pays off

The best return in 25 years for the Public Employee System of Idaho is testament to its investment simplicity – a basic asset mix, strict rebalancing, few manager relationships and limited internal investment staff – and proof that the appropriate investment structure is very idiosyncratic.
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