Gideon Smith: Fundamentals and the golden age for quants

I chat with Gideon, CIO & global head of portfolio management at Rosenberg Equities, on data playgrounds, hubris and the exciting future for quantitative investing.

Nothing on this podcast is to be considered investment advice or a recommendation. No investment decision or activity should be undertaken without first seeking qualified and professional advice.

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Rest Super’s selective approach to PE pays off as program comes of age

Rest Super’s selective approach to PE pays off as program comes of age

A concentrated bet on fewer, better GP relationships is paying off for one of Australia's largest superannuation funds. Built on selective manager and deal selection rather than a broad roster, the A$112 billion ($78 billion) Rest Super delivered private equity returns more than double the peer average last financial year, as the fund proactively courts top-tier PE firms instead of waiting to be approached.

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Global debt – the impact over the long term

This session examined the growing debt burden, borrowing from the future, and the impact on markets, the economy and asset class returns.

Distressed debt: what now after the recovery?

Is distressed an indicator of public market activities. Given the recovery in markets, what does that mean for the opportunity in distressed? Will we see a divergence in the bond and equity markets? What are the regional differences and where are the opportunities?

Portfolio construction: The growing influence of government spending on cashflows and currency in the new paradigm

This session looked at the biggest risks that asset owners are facing in this environment over the next 2-3 years as a result of the major shifts to near-zero interest rates, coordinated monetary and fiscal policy (MP3), and heightened internal and external conflict.

The financial system after Covid-19: Reinforcing the lower for longer regime or a catalyst for change

This session examined the structural trends in the financial sector that have been either amplified or altered by the COVID crisis.

Is China’s growing influence a threat or opportunity?

This workshop looked at how to navigate a worsening geopolitical situation and what it means for economic growth.

What economic transparency means to sovereign investments

A lack of transparency and sound data remain huge challenges in many emerging markets. The panel discussed the link between governance principles, asset prices, trust in government and investment volatility and what investors can do about it.

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