Nick Wade from Northfield and the Curious Quant discuss the impact of COVID on risk modeling frameworks, assumptions, and how the recent movements in asset markets may or may not impact the short and long-term assumptions of asset owners.
COVID Popup Podcast: Curious Quant and Nick Wade discuss if risk models have something to say about pandemic risk.
Silver is the new gold: France’s UMR targets opportunities in ageing economy
French pension organisation UMR has launched a multi-asset thematic program that will target opportunities in Europe’s ageing economy. It’s part of a broader strategy to increase diversification in private markets where it sees secondary markets as an increasingly important tool.
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Subtle charm in new asset allocation models
There is an over-abundance of literature about the failure of traditional asset allocation models, and the need for a new alternative that will solve all the world’s problems. But a new model by Morgan Stanley Alternative Investment Partners caught my cynicism by surprise this week.mrec4inarticleinline Sponsored Content scnative1 scnative2 scnative3
Washington reviews governance, pay and in-house investment
The pay levels, amount of in-house investment activity and governance structure of the $83 billion Washington State Investment Board (WSIB) may be under review following a rigorous debate that included a presentation to the board by KPA Advisory’s Keith Ambachtsheer.mrec4inarticleinline Sponsored Content scnative1 scnative2 scnative3
PRI calls for academics to fill ESG research gaps
Responsible investment research has reached a “tipping point” in its development, says the PRI’s director of strategic development, Rob Lake, and it needs to be more closely aligned to the practical needs of front-line investors.mrec4inarticleinline Sponsored Content scnative1 scnative2 scnative3
Top1000funds.com brings some of the world’s largest investors together in Beijing
More than 70 investors representing more than $3.1 trillion in pension, endowment and sovereign fund capital will converge on Beijing on Sunday for the first Top1000funds Fiduciary Investors Symposium.mrec4inarticleinline Sponsored Content scnative1 scnative2 scnative3
HOOPP splits investment functions as Keohane appointed to top job
The $35.7 billion Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) will split its chief investment officer function in two following the appointment of Jim Keohane to president and chief executive and the retirement of John Crocker.mrec4inarticleinline Sponsored Content scnative1 scnative2 scnative3
No rewards as systemic risk and turbulence ratings soar
The market is reflecting a high state of systemic risk and turbulence, and investors should adjust their allocation to growth assets accordingly, says Lucas Turton, chief investment strategist of Windham Capital Management.mrec4inarticleinline Sponsored Content scnative1 scnative2 scnative3
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