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.

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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CalPERS to link pay with performance

The CalPERS board will have the discretion to reduce or eliminate investment staff performance pay in years of negative performance of the fund, in a revised compensation plan to be presented to the board this week, chief investment officer Joe Dear told conexust1f.flywheelstaging.com. mrec4inarticleinline Sponsored Content scnative1 scnative2 scnative3

Alberta takes axe to investment culture

Since taking up the role of chief executive at the Alberta Investment Management Company, Leo De Bever has implemented a cultural change that has been both dramatic and fast – including halving the workforce and then tripling it. He spoke with Amanda White about how those changes have affected the investment mindset of the organisation.

Three strategies to beat the not-so-good future: GMO

There are only two asset classes really worth investing in for the “seven lean years” ahead, according to Jeremy Grantham (pictured), co-founder and strategist at famously bearish funds manager GMO.   mrec4inarticleinline Sponsored Content scnative1 scnative2 scnative3

Mercer commits to specialist alternatives research

Mercer has carved out the alternatives research for its multi-manager funds management products under a new head, Bill Muysken, who returned to the firm in London last month. Greg Bright reports. mrec4inarticleinline Sponsored Content scnative1 scnative2 scnative3

All things Social Media

An new section in Top1000Funds.com, social media will bring you a mix of our own social media adventures as well as some of the latest social media news with a take on how it relates to the institutional investor industry. mrec4inarticleinline Sponsored Content scnative1 scnative2 scnative3

The lighter side of Top1000Funds.com

The lighter side will be a section of the site which delivers, well, lighter stories. Check back here soon for the first story.mrec4inarticleinline Sponsored Content scnative1 scnative2 scnative3

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