Igor Halperin: On the application of reinforcement learning in Finance

Fantastic conversation with Igor Halperin around the application of reinforcement learning into forecasting problem, and the limits to data and understanding the world. 

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LPPI: Keeping AI risk in check

LPPI: Keeping AI risk in check

As the risk of an AI bubble grows, LPPI's Richard Tomlinson reflects on how the LGPS pool manages and measures AI exposure. In an interview with Top1000funds.com, he also explains how he has been moulding the fund's investment structure to be fit for a post-LGPS reform future.

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How NBIM spots portfolio managers’ biases using AI

Norges Bank Investment Management is using an internally developed engine powered by AI to monitor and measure its portfolio managers’ skills, aiming to improve efficiency of trades and decision making, and save costs. Head of Singapore and co-head of equity trading Sumer Dewan gives a run-down of the program.

AP3: TAA and why the market, not the media, is right about the US recovery

AP3 chief investment officer Jonas Thulin shows how AP3 has benefited from tactical asset allocation. He also argued that although the media is still reporting concerns about the US economy, the market is painting a healthier picture.

Real assets, public equity the key as Oregon PERS gets climate mandate

The US state of Oregon is on the cusp of passing a legislation that will require the $100 billion Oregon Public Employees Retirement System to invest in clean energy wherever possible as it aims for a net-zero portfolio by 2050.

Mega pools: Brunel and ACCESS become casualties in ongoing LGPS shake-up

Brunel Pension Partnership, renowned for its leadership in sustainable investment, and ACCESS have been told to merge with other LGPS pools in the latest step on the UK government's quest to create mega pools and boost investment in so-called productive assets.

Future Fund to internalise some local real assets amid US uncertainty

Australia’s sovereign wealth fund says managing FX in its portfolio is becoming more challenging as the dominant role of the US in the global order is redefined. Meanwhile, it’s also bringing management of Australian infrastructure and property in-house as part of a focus on domestic real asset exposures.

WSIB edges towards standalone private credit, eyeing best GPs

Unlike many other US institutional investors, Washington State Investment Board has not built out a large private credit allocation. This autumn the board will decide on the size and shape of a standalone allocation in which partnering with top quartile GPs will be essential.

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