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.
Border to Coast hunts strategic partners as private markets set to surge
The UK’s LGPS pool, £120 billion ($161 billion) Border to Coast, is hunting for strategic relationships with asset managers and global asset owners as it prepares to invest £40 billion in private markets. Chief executive Rachel Elwell speaks to Top1000funds.com about the fund's approach to finding long-term partnerships in the market.
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Innovate or die: Stark message to pension funds to embrace technology
APG and PSP Investments told investors at the Fiduciary Investors Symposium that unless they embrace technology and innovate, their licence to operate will be under threat. They explain how and why they are embracing technology in all aspects of their investment process and operations.
Texas Teachers embraces AI and talks applications and risks
The Teacher Retirement System of Texas is already using AI in its giant equity portfolio and in real estate and venture. In a recent board meeting, CIO Jase Auby and MD Mohan Balachandran explain how the technology will shape returns, investment opportunities and differentiate the fund.
Highlights from Climate Week 2023: The Burning Man for climate geeks
Biodiversity, transition finance and a sense of urgency around climate mitigation were in focus at Climate Week 2023, dubbed the "Burning Man for Climate Geeks". PSP Investments' Herman Bril and Stella Y. Xu reflect on the highlights from Climate Week which they attended this year. They didn't attend Burning Man.
SDG-aligned private equity proves winning formula at AP1
It's possible for private equity investors to add value by integrating ESG. Swedish buffer fund AP1 is tapping the benefits.
I’ll tell you what’s wrong with the Fed: Ross Levine on a flawed regulator
Blaming the 2008 financial crisis, and more recent turmoil in the US banking system, on the US Federal Reserve Board’s lack of regulatory power, or arguing that shocks to the system were unforeseeable, leaves the system vulnerable to the same thing happening again
CDPQ’s two-way street of efficient external manager relations
Like all good long-term relationships, external fund manager partnerships should be steeped in trust, open dialogue, patience and new ideas. Mario Therrien, head of funds at CDPQ explains the key to external partnership success and the important role external managers play in plugging knowledge gaps.
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