In this episode, Alex Proimos, head of domestic content, Conexus Financial, chats with Jason Brady, chief executive and president of Thornburg Investment Management, about a range of topics including dividends, bond yields and creating robust income in retirement.
The Austin advantage: Texas Teachers talks optimism, innovation and growth
Jase Auby, TRS's celebrated CIO, explains why TPA doesn't fit with its culture; why community push back on data centres could turn out to be an investor advantage, and argues the case for continuing to invest in fossil fuels. Top1000funds.com sat down with the CIO in his Austin office for an all-encompassing conversation.
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SWIB’s priorities in a tougher investment landscape
Edwin Denson, executive director and CIO at State of Wisconsin Investment Board talks to Top1000funds about changes in investment strategy, noting that active management, and the need to take on more risk for the same return are guiding principles.
Carl Icahn’s McDonalds move highlights ESG risks for investors
Many investors will welcome Carl Icahn’s attempt to force the board of McDonalds to change its policy on cruelty in pig farming. Jeremy Coller, founder and chair of the FAIRR Initiative,argues slow movement on gestation crates is as much an investment risk as it is an issue of animal welfare.
Leverage: Friend or foe?
Against the backdrop of rising rates, market turmoil and pension funds’ ever-growing illiquid allocations, leverage is going to increasingly come under the spotlight. Today’s changing macro picture of increasing interest rates and rising borrowing costs will put pressure on pension funds to ensure financing costs are compensated with expected returns.
Accelerating change: Operationalising DEI
Sarah Maynard global head of DEI at CFA Institute explains why the investment sector needs to operationalise a structured DEI approach and how including DEI in codes and standards will help bring about much-needed change.
QSuper and Sunsuper merge to form new institutional giant
The long awaited merger between the two Australian super funds, QSuper and Sunsuper, came into force on February 28, creating Australia’s second largest super fund. The newly formed A$220 billion Australian Retirement Trust is aiming to double its size by the end of the decade, according to CEO Bernard Reilly.
Sweden’s recipe for success: Active, low cost, ESG
CEOs at Sweden's four buffer funds link stellar returns to low costs, sustainability and active management.
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