In this episode, Alex Proimos, head of domestic content, Conexus Financial, chats with Amara Haqqani, director, insights and strategy at Milliman, about grassroots conversations about stopping the super guarantee, the industry’s Copernican moment of kicking product to the kerb, and what the real black swan event has been for super during the Coronavirus crisis.
Amara Haqqani: Super in 2020 – Copernicus, Warren Buffet’s swimming naked, and pitchforks in the street
The Austin advantage: Texas Teachers talks optimism, innovation and growth
Jase Auby, TRS's celebrated CIO, explains why TPA doesn't fit with its culture; why community push back on data centres could turn out to be an investor advantage, and argues the case for continuing to invest in fossil fuels. Top1000funds.com sat down with the CIO in his Austin office for an all-encompassing conversation.
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All About Alpha: Portfolio Construction in a New Reality
Key Takeaways Unpredictable markets and elevated economic uncertainty may call for a more deliberate approach to portfolio construction. A stronger tilt toward dynamic active strategies may help deliver alpha on a more consistent basis. Allocations that mix traditional public equities and fixed income with hedge funds and private alternatives such as infrastructure, real estate and
West Virginia CIO fears anti-ESG politics threaten fiduciary independence
Like many other US pension funds, West Virginia Investment Management Board’s (IMB) proxy vote has been a lightning rod for anti-ESG sentiment. CEO/CIO, Craig Slaughter explains why he fears recent legislative changes could herald the beginning of a threat to the fund's fiduciary independence.
Reversal of investment themes demands investors change their assumptions
Investors are currently facing the end of uncertainty around assumptions they have made for decades, and need to shore up their portfolios with greater inflation protection, more active management, and by fostering innovation, according to chief strategist at the Investment Management Corporation of Ontario.
Why Asia is the future
In the midst of the great power rivalry between the US and China, “we need to carve out a future that works well for all of us” says National University of Singapore’s Danny Quah, in a talk examining the global economy and the role of Asia. Listen here.
Why comply with the CFA Institute global ESG disclosure standards
Paul Andrews, managing director for research, advocacy, and standards at CFA Institute, outlines why market participants should embrace the Global ESG Disclosure Standards for Investment Products.
PGGM’s private equity priorities: Impact, Paris-alignment and co-investment
After four years as CIO at ABP, Diane Griffioen has joined PGGM as head of private equity where her focus is on driving Paris-alignment, impact and co-investment across the €23 billion portfolio.
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