Prof Rob Hyndman discusses the interesting elements of his work as editor of the Internal Journal of Forecasting, his work on forecasting COVID for the Australian government, time-series and causality.
Prof Rob Hyndman: Forecasting COVID, time-series, and why causality doesnt matter as much as you think.
NZ Super cuts benchmark return expectation on US valuation concerns
A view that the US stock market is overvalued and equity risk premia will be lower over the long term has driven New Zealand Super to lower the return expectations for its reference portfolio following its recent five-yearly review of the benchmark. Co-chief investment officer Brad Dunstan also flags underweight commodity exposure as an area to address and explains why the fund remains sceptical of illiquidity premia despite seeing a growing case for private markets.
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Israel’s offshore resources to secure SWF future
Israel is considering establishing its first sovereign wealth fund within one year using revenues from recent offshore natural-gas finds, following calls by the International Monetary Fund to do so.mrec4inarticleinline Sponsored Content scnative1 scnative2 scnative3
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Islamic Finance Opportunity for Long-Term Growth
Governed by distinct moral and legal codes, Islamic finance differs greatly from conventional investment approaches, emphasizing the sharing of risk and reward. This Vision Focus paper highlights this alternative form of investing and how it is becoming increasingly attractive to investors around the world. Click here to download the reportmrec4inarticleinline Sponsored Content scnative1 scnative2 scnative3
Sovereign Wealth Funds Emerging from the Financial Crisis
Drawing on the expertise of our leading authorities on sovereign wealth funds (SWFs), this Vision paper assesses the implications of the financial crisis on SWFs, examining how the crisis has altered public perception, challenges posed and how SWFs might engage in the debate over a new financial world order. Click here to download the reportmrec4inarticleinline
Pensions Strengthening the DC Model for the Future
With the growth of defined contribution (DC) assets now outpacing that of defined benefit (DB) assets globally, DC models are being examined more closely than ever before. This Vision paper explores ways to strengthen DC plans so that they deliver an effective long-term solution to meet retirement needs globally. Click here to download the reportmrec4inarticleinline
ETF Serving: Moving Forward in a Market in Motion
As ETFs expand in number, breadth and global reach, ETF sponsors face numerous challenges and opportunities, including creating greater efficiencies and adapting traditional operational models to accommodate increased trading frequency. This Vision Focus paper looks at how sponsors can best position themselves to thrive in this dynamic, competitive market. Click here to download the reportmrec4inarticleinline
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