AI, humans and the new age of asset management
AI cannot yet fully replicate human behaviour in all its dimensions, but if we are able to mitigate the risks that have and will come from multiple sources, it can be a game changer for our industry.
NPS raises hedging ratio as Korea’s capital outflows weigh on won
South Korean investors’ pursuit of offshore investments has become a significant source of won weakness and triggered a shift in hedging rules for the $1 trillion National Pension Service. With an overseas asset exposure greater than Korea’s national foreign reserves, NPS’ move demonstrates the scale of impact FX risks can have on portfolios.
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NYCERS eyes more US regional bank risk
The growing divergence between the Fed funds rate and interest rates on checking accounts is increasing the risk of bank deposit outflows for US regional banks. It's one reason why NYCERS' Steven Meier expects more failures and consolidation ahead.
Cashflows and risk management drive PSP Investments
The risk of a deficit is a key driver in the management of PSP Investments as it looks to build resilience and cashflows in its portfolio. Amanda White spoke to CIO Eduard van Gelderen.
CalPERS eyes the alpha opportunities in the green transition
The most compelling alpha opportunities in the transition come from investors buying assets in high emitting sectors and help them green. Brookfield Asset Management's Mark Carney, guest speaker at a recent CalPERS investment committee meeting, lays out the opportunity
BT Pension offers innovative solutions for UK funds battling value leakage
The BT Pension Scheme has rebranded as Brightwell to offer its asset management expertise to the UK's DB funds. Morten Nilsson argues the case for ditching a complex landscape of advisory and asset management services and the buyout model for Brightwell's holistic offering.
The politicisation of investments at US public funds
Attempts by multiple Republican states to restrict where US pension funds can invest are symptomatic of bad governance. Top1000funds.com takes a deep dive into the quagmire of US state pension funds to assess the impact on CIOs, highlighting the need prevent the politicisation of investments.
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