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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Managing money in an MP3 World

Over the past year, the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the shift to a new paradigm for economies and markets, characterized by near-zero interest rates, coordinated monetary and fiscal policy (Monetary Policy 3/MP3), and heightened internal and external conflict.

Stimulus proposal could add fuel to infrastructure tailwinds

Head of Global Infrastructure, Ben Morton shares why we see the proposed spending package and tax changes as a clear positive for listed infrastructure.

The path ahead for global listed infrastructure

Head of Global Infrastructure, Ben Morton shares why 2021 is shaping up to be an attractive vintage year for the asset class.

The case for venture

In 2020, there are 4 very powerful and visible phenomena, the convergence of which is likely to bring tremendous change and disruption, much of which will be at the expense of incumbent business models and with significant investment implications.

Inflation: Short-term aberration or longer-term threat?

The rapidly increasing administration of COVID-19 vaccines, coupled with the imminent flood of fiscal stimulus from the American Rescue Plan Act, has generated widespread expectations that the US economy will boom in the second half of 2021.

Climate scenario analysis – a unique investment framework

Climate change is one of the defining issues of our age. Its physical manifestations are negatively affecting ecosystems, human health and economic infrastructure. The transition to a zero-carbon economy presents significant challenges, but also opportunities for investors.

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