The fix for ‘extractive capitalism’

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Pooling funds worth the trouble

Pooling funds worth the trouble

Combining pension funds involves merging cultures, acting as both an investor and a body that answers to its constituent funds, and more. A panel of CEOs discussed the difficulties and benefits.

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Cbus moving raft of assets in-house

Australia’s $34 billion pension fund for the construction industry is moving nearly half of its asset management in-house, starting with active equity and infrastructure.

Call to ‘take a stand’ for workers

UNI Global Union general secretary Philip Jennings implored asset owners to use their influence to help the global workforce, for the sake of the economy, society and their supply chains.

White-collar roles not safe from AI

An Oxford fellow in economics said computers’ upgrades in areas such as judgement and empathy would soon allow them to do many tasks now thought to be for humans only – even some clergy duties.

Renewables gain energetic support

Renewable energy sources are thriving as a long-term asset class, thanks to consumer demand from corporations, emerging technology and other factors. A panel of experts explained the appeal.

Oxford U. fund knocks private equity

The CIO of the $4.3 billion fund manager argued in a panel discussion that an excess of capital in the market and lack of access to top general partners have hurt the asset class.

Managing the risk of fake news

Fraud and falsehoods are nothing new but technology has made it much more difficult to separate fact from fiction. Professor Stephen Kotkin discussed investing in a world of deception.