Linda Gruendken: Cycling in Cambridge and the randomness of markets

I chat with Linda, the lead scientist from GAM Systematic CANTAB, and recently named as one of the top 50 women in the hedge fund industry. We have a fascinating conversation about the difference between quant and systematic approaches, and the vast uncertainty of financial markets. We talk about the usefulness of machine learning models and the critical role that investment horizon plays.

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Beyond asset classes: Active credit becomes the test case for Florida’s portfolio evolution

Beyond asset classes: Active credit becomes the test case for Florida’s portfolio evolution

Florida State Board of Administration has built an active credit portfolio spanning public and private markets, CIO Lamar Taylor says the initiative could be the first step in a broader shift away from traditional asset-class investing towards a framework centred on return drivers and risk exposures.

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Exploring the interconnectedness of biodiversity and climate change

Biodiversity loss is one of the top global risks in terms of its impact and likelihood, yet it is completely overshadowed by climate change and is not well understood. Anastassia Johnson, researcher at the Thinking Ahead Institute, explores the intersection of both issues and what investors should do about them.

Combating geopolitical and economic headwinds by going global in fixed income

Growing economic and geopolitical uncertainty, amidst volatile trade policies and turbulent foreign relations, requires asset owners to rethink their core fixed income allocation and take a more global view to beef up the resilience and robustness of their broader portfolio.

The world in flux and Trump’s role in a new equilibrium

The second Trump administration has so far brought a lot of things: market shocks, volatile trade policies, and turbulent foreign relationships. But beyond the chaos, renowned geopolitics expert Stephen Kotkin says Trump has an unwitting role to help the world rebalance and reach a “new equilibrium” in the global order.

Investors brace for volatility as tariffs spark global reckoning

The investors which will do well in times of market volatility will have the ability to do extensive, forward-looking scenario analysis, move assets tactically and dynamically and have liquidity. Top1000funds.com looks at investor reactions to tariff-induced market volatility.

APG doubles down on Asia as next growth hub

APG Asset Management is bullish on Asia’s growth prospects, with local CEO Thijs Aaten saying he would like to eventually see half of the Dutch pension fund’s real assets invested in the region. 

How next-gen investors at GIC, Temasek harness AI potential

A new generation of investors are starting their careers with artificial intelligence on their side as not only an investment trend that offers immense return potential but also a critical portfolio management tool. Professionals from GIC and Temasek told FIS Singapore how both SWFs are integrating AI in their operations.

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