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.
The ‘space economy’ is a legal and literal vacuum for investors
The looming SpaceX IPO has put the spotlight firmly on the so-called ‘space economy’, but asset owners have been urged to exercise caution about investing in a sector that still resembles the wild west, with no legal or governance framework to protect capital. That’s not to say money will not be made, but it might not be in the areas investors first expect.
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AP7 shifts gears as boosted alternatives allocation comes to life
Sweden’s SEK 900 billion ($84 billion) AP7 can finally invest up to 20 per cent of its assets in alternative, illiquid investments. A new allocation to infrastructure and targets to double private equity are in the offing following the fund dipping a first toe in real estate.
The politicisation of investments at US public funds
Attempts by multiple Republican states to restrict where US pension funds can invest are symptomatic of bad governance. Top1000funds.com takes a deep dive into the quagmire of US state pension funds to assess the impact on CIOs, highlighting the need prevent the politicisation of investments.
How CPP’s active equities team delivers pure alpha
The active equities team at CPP Investments has abandoned antiquated investment categorisations, such as style and size, and views companies through a more holistic “domain” interpretation. Global head Frank Ieraci discusses the team’s approach and the contributions it makes to the total fund, including capital efficiency, agility and pure alpha.
A net-zero check-in – how are we doing?
The net-zero investing journey passed a milestone this May, having already ticked one third of the way towards 2030 goals and one twelfth of the way to 2050 goals. Roger Urwin, co-founder of the Thinking Ahead Institute, enquires how investors and the real economy are really doing.
Compenswiss: The due diligence process behind a new private debt allocation
Recent high profile investor losses under score the importance of due diligence. As Compenswiss looks to mandate new private debt managers, chief investment strategist Frank Juliano talks through due diligence processes at the Swiss pension fund.
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