Fantastic conversation with Igor Halperin around the application of reinforcement learning into forecasting problem, and the limits to data and understanding the world.
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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IMCO World View: Active strategies, diversification and liquidity focus
Canadian pension investor IMCO is bracing for higher inflation and a weaker US dollar in 2026, as the $62 billion fund said investors need to protect diversification and liquidity in a volatile environment and be wary of risks in passive investments. In a podcast, chief strategist Nick Chamie unpacked the asset allocation insights, which were released in the annual IMCO World View paper, in conversation with Top1000funds.com editor Amanda White.
Conflict in Iran: Investors mute the noise but inflation risk grows
Investors are watching conflict in the Middle East closely as inflationary pressures begin to build beneath the surface. One of the challenges for many investors is reduced exposure to the hedging benefits of fossil fuels in listed, and private markets.
Dynamic diversification: CalSTRS’ One Fund approach navigates uncertainty
Scott Chan is shocked the market hasn’t reacted more to the crisis emanating from the conflict in the Middle East. But the CalSTRS' CIO is confident its one fund approach allows it to position dynamically and ensure diversification no matter what is presented.
Active management needed to navigate AI boom
AI dominates today’s portfolios, but the failures will outweigh the successes without genuine active management argues Loomis, Sayles & Company’s Aziz Hamzaogullari.
Germany’s largest pension fund VBL ups diversification; invests more abroad
Germany’s €70 billion pension provider VBL is increasing its diversification, notably investing in overseas real estate outside Germany for the first time. It's also increasing its tilt to international equities over European stocks, enabled by an organisational and investment process overhaul.
Why active managers are mimicking the flaw of passive benchmarks
AI dominates today’s portfolios, but the failures will outweigh the successes without genuine active management argues Loomis, Sayles & Company’s Aziz Hamzaogullari.
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