Governance
CalPERS wrestles governance change
CalPERS is poised to reduce the number of investment committee meetings, and the size of the committee, as it strives to boost returns.
Sarah RundellAugust 28, 2019
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Diversity means embracing whole identity
Why even good inclusion and diversity policies will miss their mark unless corporates have a better understanding of their employees.
Marisa HallAugust 20, 2019
Governance
A roadmap for career adaptability
The second in a series of articles by the CFA Institute outlines a roadmap on how investment professionals can navigate the accelerating change and disruption affecting the investment industry.
Bob StammersJuly 26, 2019
Governance
How to spot an authentic leader
The investment industry needs authentic leaders: what do they look like? Rob Lake argues for a new form of leadership that is intensely human and can stimulate more innovation and creativity in work.
Rob LakeJuly 24, 2019
Governance
Now is the time to professionalise
In this second contribution from the CFA Institute on finance professionals, CEO of CFA Societies Australia, Lisa Carroll, discusses the reform needed in that market.
Lisa CarrollJuly 10, 2019
Governance
A guide for trustees for the long term
Last month the book Achieving Investment Excellence, was launched in the auditorium of Dutch pension investor APG. The book is a guide to empowering pension fund trustees to get a good grip on the difficulty of successful long-term investing for pension funds. Top1000funds.com spoke to one of the authors, principal director investment strategy of PGGM, Jaap van Dam.
Amanda WhiteJuly 5, 2019
Governance
The responsibilities of decision making
The output of a decision-making process is more than just a decision, which is even more good reason to work hard at getting that process right.
Bob CollieJune 18, 2019
Governance
Is innovation in finance a good thing?
Innovation is usually viewed by economists as a productivity-enhancing force, powering economic growth in modern capitalist societies. But damage can also be done by innovations, especially in the financial sector where agency issues create the potential for negligence and rent extraction. A more cautious perspective might help investors and policymakers better manage the risks that inevitably accompany financial innovations and contribute to more stable and efficient markets.
Phil EdwardsJune 3, 2019