In this episode, Alex Proimos, head of domestic content, Conexus Financial, chats with Rob Pruguel, principal consultant at Callidum Investment Research, about vulnerability as we restart the global economy, consolidation with superannuation and how bigger isn’t always better.
The Austin advantage: Texas Teachers talks optimism, innovation and growth
Jase Auby, TRS's celebrated CIO, explains why TPA doesn't fit with its culture; why community push back on data centres could turn out to be an investor advantage, and argues the case for continuing to invest in fossil fuels. Top1000funds.com sat down with the CIO in his Austin office for an all-encompassing conversation.
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Temasek’s gaze fixed on China
China is the largest investment destination for Temasek Holdings, with Bank of China and China Construction Bank two of its most significant holdings. Finding investment opportunities in Asia is also the key focus for the Singaporean investment company.mrec4inarticleinline Sponsored Content scnative1 scnative2 scnative3
Short-term focus needed to get long duration exposure
Despite recent volatility in equity markets, pension plans looking to transition to a liability-matched investment portfolio need to be proactive to mitigate the risk associated with the move, a US-based consultant has advised.mrec4inarticleinline Sponsored Content scnative1 scnative2 scnative3
Reaping the Rewards of UCITS Pooling
The introduction of master-feeder pooling as part of the UCITS IV directive is set to spark wider interest in the concept of pooling, and this Vision paper examines the various options available to asset managers as they seek to build efficient and scalable fund structures. Click here to download the reportmrec4inarticleinline Sponsored Content scnative1 scnative2
The Specter of Rising Interest Rates
After the 2008 financial crisis, global central banks flooded the financial markets with liquidity to restore stability and set the stage for economic recovery. But these actions also raised investor concerns about inflation and fixed income investments. In the accompanying paper, “The Specter of Rising Interest Rates,” Northern Trust’s Jim McDonald discusses the current situation
Swedish fund takes the long view
As an avowed long-term investor the Second Swedish National Pension Fund (AP2) has taken a 40-year view when looking at its balance sheet, which includes attempting to comprehensively build in sustainability considerations into its investment strategy.mrec4inarticleinline Sponsored Content scnative1 scnative2 scnative3
Industry fails to go “Gaga” on social media
Recent ructions in financial markets may have increased the worries of many asset managers but you are unlikely to see them telling the world about their glide path plans or their fat tails risks on a social media site, a new survey has found.mrec4inarticleinline Sponsored Content scnative1 scnative2 scnative3
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