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SWFs play important role in Arctic
Sovereign wealth funds can play an important role in investing sustainably in the Arctic region, and warding off the impact of a looming natural disaster, according to the IMF's Udaibir Das.
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Santiago Principles turn 10 years old
A decade ago, the Santiago Principles were established, to shape governance of state-owned investors. Voluntary participation and flexibility have been the secret to the guidelines’ longevity.
CFA’s Smith on rebuilding trust
CFA Institute chief Paul Smith said in an exclusive interview that winning back the public's confidence would require lower salaries, courses in people skills, better self-regulation and more.
GPIF insists on paying only for alpha
Hiro Mizuno, CIO of the world's largest investor, told the CFA conference that in exchange for multi-year commitments its mandates would now claw back fees when firms don't reach alpha targets.
Canadian pensions look east to Asia
Canada’s CPPIB and Caisse are both bullish on Asia, embracing hedge funds and separately managed accounts to capture opportunities, delegates at the CFA Institute Annual Conference heard.
CFA Institute’s Firm of the Future
A move from alpha-related products to outcome-oriented investments and the need for tech-savvy people are among emerging shifts that will be critical for success, a CFA Institute paper shows.
Eisman doesn’t see another Big Short
Steve Eisman, whose bet against subprime mortgages was chronicled in a popular movie and book, says reforms have reined in the leverage that led to his ‘end-of-the-world’ short from a decade ago.
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