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.
COAERS finds rich pickings in PE secondaries; warns of retail risk
The exit drought and extended holding periods in private equity is causing mounting pain for many LPs. But for Austin-based COAERS, it is providing ample market to pick up bargains in the secondary market. Sarah Rundell spoke to CIO David Kushner.
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A top 10 checklist for alternative asset investors: Madoff Securities, a predictable catastrophe
In evaluating alternative investment managers, prospective and existing investors must consider the overall due diligence process
Dynamic asset allocation legitimate strategy in troubled times
For institutions with access to professional advice and with long investment horizons, a fixed mix approach to asset allocation is “aiming too low”, according to Jeremy Grantham, outspoken chief of GMO, who argues instead for a more dynamic approach to asset allocation in times of severe mispricing. “If the last 15 years has taught us
“Less verbiage, more detail” hedge funds told to open up
Diminishing returns from many hedge funds and the Madoff fraud have caused institutional investors to intensify their due diligence on hedge funds, and demand more liquidity, transparency and lower fees, according to research from alternatives specialist Preqin. mrec4inarticleinline Sponsored Content scnative1 scnative2 scnative3
Callan, Mercer deal threatens independent consulting model
The future of independent consulting firms in the US is under threat as one of the largest truly independent firms, Callan Associates, signs a definitive agreement to merge with global giant Mercer. mrec4inarticleinline Sponsored Content scnative1 scnative2 scnative3
Risk levels at discretion of AP7 as more ‘alpha centres’ added
AP7, the default fund within Sweden’s PPM system, is in for a shake-up with a raft of changes set to take effect in May next year. Kristen Paech talks to chief investment officer Richard Grottheim about the fund’s new remit and how its portfolio is tracking. As the global crisis hits home, many pension funds
ADIC opens up MENA for big German bank
The Abu Dhabi Investment Company (ADIC) has become an investment advisor to Germany’s second largest private bank, BHF-BANK. mrec4inarticleinline Sponsored Content scnative1 scnative2 scnative3
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