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.
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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Wind of Change
Luxembourg is emerging as a key gateway for hedge fund managers as rapidly evolving investor demands and legislative changes are creating a fundamental shift in their business models. Northern Trust’s Ian Headon, product manager for hedge funds in EMEA, explores the jurisdiction’s growing opportunities for hedge fund managers. Click here to download the reportmrec4inarticleinline Sponsored
Insights on the Impact of Currency on Performance
Amidst increasing demand for enhanced transparency around currency management, a new Northern Trust white paper examines the impact of currency on performance. Highly topical at a time when currency is increasingly treated as a separate asset class allocation, the paper includes insights on the impact of currency movements on an investment portfolio and common currency
The Changing Shape of European Investment Management
The European investment management industry is undergoing unprecedented change. The financial crisis and an evolving regulatory environment have reinforced cost pressures that have been building in recent years, creating an urgent need to achieve scale and efficiencies through a focus on core competencies. Already, a wave of consolidation has begun that is set to continue
Ambachtsheer joins CFA’s hall of fame
Keith Ambachtsheer has been recognised for his leadership in the pension industry, receiving the CFA Institute’s award for professional excellence, and in doing so joins an elite group of investment professionals.mrec4inarticleinline Sponsored Content scnative1 scnative2 scnative3
CalSTRS overlays its fuzzy buckets
After deciding at the last investment committee meeting to employ a new way of evaluating portfolio risk which overlays risk across asset classes, rather than replacing asset classes with risk categories, CalSTRS now just has to work out how to do it. Amanda White spoke with chief investment officer Chris Ailman about the fund’s journey
Boon for managers as Korean NPS to outsource billions
The National Pension Service of Korea will outsource 26 trillion Korean won – the equivalent of $23 billion – to external funds managers this year as it moves towards its 2015 strategic asset allocation which will see a dramatic increase in equities and alternatives.mrec4inarticleinline Sponsored Content scnative1 scnative2 scnative3
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