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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New Jersey eyes private credit opportunities
The investment team at New Jersey Division of Investment explain why they are bullish on private credit, and flag trends in increasingly large capital raises by external managers. This risks pension fund assets not being allocated but sitting with 'asset gatherers' more focused on management fees.
CalPERS’ leadership trio on culture, mission and responsibility
CalPERS stands out among its global peers with three women leading the organisation as chair, CEO and CIO. Amanda White spent time (on zoom) with the group to find out what drives the leadership team and how collaboration and a shared mission are creating an innovative investment culture.
France’s FRR on policy environment, deglobalization and the bad ESG premium
Executive director of France’s SWF, Olivier Rousseau, a long-time critic of grindingly low bond yields which he has called a "tragedy" for pension funds, can’t hide his enthusiasm for today’s environment of higher interest rates and fiscal tightening after a decade of financial repression.
A new SAA at Connecticut allocates more to risk assets in manager shakeup
Since joining the Connecticut retirement plans as CIO just under two years ago, Ted Wright has developed a new strategic asset allocation that has bumped up the allocation to private assets. Top1000funds.com talks to him about risk budgets, a manager shakeup and diversity.
UN Pension Fund back on track after 2022, as low costs pay off
The United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund, UNJSPF, is clawing back 2022 losses with assets under management currently valued at $82 billion and the fund experiencing a positive return of 5 per cent so far this year.
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