I speak to Matt about his wonderful collection of old (retro?) computers but also all about the challenges of defining an ethical framework for algorithms, and what we can do to understand this tricky area.
Texas ERS reallocates to managers to help navigate concentrated equity market
Texas ERS' CIO David Veal says the fund is re-allocating around a quarter of its public equity portfolio to external managers, away from the internal team. ERS plans to upsize with existing fundamental mandates but also allocate to new incremental relationships with diversifying strategies.
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What the new global labour market really means for investors
As western economies grapple with demographic shifts and labour mismatches, a new set of opportunities and risks have appeared for investors. PGIM thematic research group director Jakob Wilhelmus outlines what they should look out for in this new world order.
Impact investors, be wary of labeled bonds
Clarity around capital allocation and defined investment frameworks have made labeled bonds a lucrative opportunity for many impact investors. However, Oyin Oduya, impact measurement and management practice leader at the $1 trillion Wellington Management said the reality is not that straightforward.
Why ESG-momentum strategies with a focus on governance bring best returns
ESG-momentum matters when it comes to outperformance according to new research by Pictet Asset Management's head of sustainability Eric Borremans who says investors should sharpen their ESG lens and use active ownership to trigger positive change.
CPP shares the playbook for pushing corporates on scope 1, 2 emissions
A quarter of companies in CPP Investments' public equity allocation still don’t report Scope 1 and 2 emissions - one of the most fundamental indicators of whether a corporate board is engaging on the climate emergency.
Under-priced climate risk plagues pension portfolios
Climate risk remains systematically under-priced and the world isn’t on course for net zero. Investors need to prepare for the risks of climate and environmental change and re-evaluate the risk in their portfolios, University of Oxford researcher Nicola Ranger warned delegates to Sustainability in Practice.
Emerging tech and a little pragmatism make biodiversity investible
Finding “nature positive” companies to invest in is a challenge, delegates to Sustainability in Practice at the University of Oxford have heard. But Institutional investors can play a key role in turning corporate laggards into leaders.
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