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Wiseman’s wise words for investors
Ensuring a portfolio has enough liquidity to rebalance back to the long-term strategic asset allocation is the most critical preparation investors can do ahead of any crisis, according to Mark Wiseman, who said this current environment could be the “opportunity of a generation”.
New CIOs at NZ Super, NYC and CalPERS
NZ Super, New York City’s Bureau of Asset Management and CalPERS have all named new CIOs. Here’s what you need to know about them.
Have scale, will bedazzle … but beware
Keith Ambachtsheer, director of the Rotman International Centre for Pension Management (Rotman ICPM), believes increased scale expands the capabilities of pension funds, while also enhancing their operations and lowering costs. But their financial strength should not be allowed to compromise their core purpose. He shares his thoughts with Simon Mumme.
Data is changing investors ability to integrate ESG
The growth and availability of data is allowing investors to see progress on their de-carbonization efforts and contributing to increased investor confidence around decarbonisation, said John Quealy, chief investment officer, Trillium, the asset manager with nearly 40 years at the forefront of ESG thought leadership and responsible investing.
Measuring outcomes is what really matters: Serafeim
Investors interested in ESG should be aware of the intensity of the commitment and develop their own deep expertise and impact-weighted accounts, according to ESG pioneer and academic, Professor George Serafeim. He will speak at the Sustainability in Practice event at Harvard University in September.
Do mega private equity funds deliver?
Are private equity mega funds in a category by themselves? Cambridge Associate’s Andrea Auerbach argues they are, but not for the reasons that investors may think.
Economic Outlook: Looking into 2014…
There may be ‘green shoots’, but 2014 will see no rush for the exit from abnormally loose monetary policies says Neil Williams, Chief Economist for Hermes’ Global Government & Inflation Bonds, in his Quarterly Economic Outlook. Despite volatility over ‘taper-gate’ and concerns that central banks will start withdrawing stimulus, policy rates and bond yields may
Mubadala builds stadium for Abu Dhabi
Mubadala Development, the $14 billion strategic investment arm of the Abu Dhabi, has invited contractors to submit design and construction plans for a 65,000-seat sports stadium in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) capital.
Stewardship shifts to impact
The focus of stewardship is shifting from the amount of engagement to its quality. The CFA Institute’s Mary Leung argues this presents a unique opportunity for institutional investors and companies to elevate the way they engage and create long term, sustainable value for shareholders.
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