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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Total portfolio management pays off at LPPI
The Local Pension Partnership pooled fund has saved £113 million in costs since inception. But the real benefit, according to chief executive Chris Rule, is the governance structure which allows the outsourced provider to manage the total portfolio. He spoke to Amanda White about the power of total portfolio management.
Food for thought: Investing in global food production
The inevitable move to more modern food production will create investment opportunities as the food industry moves to revolutionise but also reduce its own environmental impact. PGIM thematic research group director Jakob Wilhelmus outlines the risks and opportunities inherent in this mega theme.
Norway’s Folketrygdfondet seeks to spread its wings
Why Folketrygdfondet, the asset manager of Norway’s Government Pension Fund Norway’s NOK 330 billion ($31.4 billion) allocation to domestic and Nordic fixed income and equities, wants to spread its wings.
Costs drive ABP’s switch to passive in public markets
Managing costs is the central driver behind €470 Dutch civil service scheme ABP’s recent decision to switch much of its public market allocation to passive, index-led strategies, according to a spokesperson at the fund. The low-cost strategy at Europe’s largest pension fund is accompanied by sustainability and simplification priorities.
GPTB refines process to promote, even greater, transparency
Increased scrutiny on the transparency of disclosures is driving measurable improvements among some of the world’s largest asset owners, as refinements to the Global Pension Transparency Benchmark methodologies and board oversight boost attention on transparency.
CalPERS’ 2030 strategy centred on private market build
Private markets are the cornerstone of CalPERS’ 2030 goal and strategic destination which will include building capabilities inhouse for direct investing. A number of new appointments, including Daniel Booth and Anton Orlich, have boosted the skills in the team. Amanda White spoke to CIO Nicole Musicco.
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