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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Finding growth in emerging markets

This session argued that investors should look to companies with strong secular growth to find alpha in emerging markets.

Technological innovation – the (investment) world reimagined

What technological tools are investors using in a remote environment including more innovative ways to do due diligence? What behaviours and processes have changed because of COVID and lockdown?

Investor case study: Using AI in investments

Wei Xie explained the OPTrust focus on two subdomains of machine learning - reinforcement learning and uncertainty modelling - and how they can be used together.

Investing in the innovation economy

This session examined the venture capital landscape and how it has changed due to the pandemic.

In conversation with a venture capitalist

Todd Ruppert in conversation with serial entrepreneur and technology investor, Joe Lonsdale.

Investors need to act now on climate

Last week’s Biden Summit marked an important moment in the global battle to combat climate change and has reset the clock on what can be achieved at COP26 this November. But investors should act now to protect value and back the zero-carbon transition.

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