I chat with Christina about her experiences starting her own firm dealing with high frequency trading strategies, and her observations about how high frequency strategies have evolved, where they are now, and where they may be going in the future.
Why NYC pensions CIO hasn’t drunk the ‘TPA Kool-Aid’
Three decades of investing have given Monte Tarbox sharp eyes for recognising risk and opportunities, and he’s putting it to use as the new permanent chief investment officer of the $306 billion NYC Bureau of Asset Management. In an interview with Top1000funds.com, Tarbox outlines his vision for the fund, why he’s bullish on infrastructure but “nervous” on PE, and why he hasn’t drunk the TPA “Kool-Aid”.
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Commercial Real Estate: Into the Headwinds
Key Takeaways The commercial real estate market faces significant headwinds such as tighter credit conditions, income pressure and elevated refinancing needs over the next two years. In the US, while the risks are acute for owners of office properties, commercial real estate remains a diverse asset class and pockets of resilience can be found. As
Cashflows and risk management drive PSP Investments
The risk of a deficit is a key driver in the management of PSP Investments as it looks to build resilience and cashflows in its portfolio. Amanda White spoke to CIO Eduard van Gelderen.
CalPERS eyes the alpha opportunities in the green transition
The most compelling alpha opportunities in the transition come from investors buying assets in high emitting sectors and help them green. Brookfield Asset Management's Mark Carney, guest speaker at a recent CalPERS investment committee meeting, lays out the opportunity
BT Pension offers innovative solutions for UK funds battling value leakage
The BT Pension Scheme has rebranded as Brightwell to offer its asset management expertise to the UK's DB funds. Morten Nilsson argues the case for ditching a complex landscape of advisory and asset management services and the buyout model for Brightwell's holistic offering.
AP7 shifts gears as boosted alternatives allocation comes to life
Sweden’s SEK 900 billion ($84 billion) AP7 can finally invest up to 20 per cent of its assets in alternative, illiquid investments. A new allocation to infrastructure and targets to double private equity are in the offing following the fund dipping a first toe in real estate.
The politicisation of investments at US public funds
Attempts by multiple Republican states to restrict where US pension funds can invest are symptomatic of bad governance. Top1000funds.com takes a deep dive into the quagmire of US state pension funds to assess the impact on CIOs, highlighting the need prevent the politicisation of investments.
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