Scott Treloar: Skiing in Singapore and how to quantify investor skill

I chat with Scott, the CEO of Singapore-based Noviscient, about shape of the hedge fund industry and how to create better systematic allocation to funds using machine learning techniques. Reflecting on his career in Deutsche Bank in Asia and running his own statistical arbitrage fund, we discuss the pragmatic applications of quantitative methods and the use of AI in society.

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Rest Super’s selective approach to PE pays off as program comes of age

Rest Super’s selective approach to PE pays off as program comes of age

A concentrated bet on fewer, better GP relationships is paying off for one of Australia's largest superannuation funds. Built on selective manager and deal selection rather than a broad roster, the A$112 billion ($78 billion) Rest Super delivered private equity returns more than double the peer average last financial year, as the fund proactively courts top-tier PE firms instead of waiting to be approached.

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Why Norges Bank leads the world in transparency

Norges Bank has taken the top spot again in the Global Pension Transparency Benchmark. But perhaps even more extraordinary than the consistency and continuous improvement, this year the fund was awarded a perfect score of 100. Amanda White spoke to CEO Nicolai Tangen on how the fund improved transparency.

Compelling reasons to invest in emerging markets

In recent years, investors have viewed emerging markets a bit like marmite, the distinctly flavoured spread made from brewer’s yeast: they either like the allocation or they don’t. mrec4inarticleinline Sponsored Content scnative1 scnative2 scnative3

Canada’s HOOPP: Is China even investable for long term investors?

Geopolitical risk could make China un-investable for long term investors says Jeff Wendling outgoing president and chief executive of HOOPP as he reflects on a 30-year career.

Climate transition requires a dose of realism and some close collaboration

The climate challenge represents a new opportunity for asset owners and managers to work together to find solutions according to Sonja Laud, CIO of LGIM, but there needs to be a more honest debate.

Navigating today’s global challenges to reimagine tomorrow’s markets

Simultaneous global challenges such as inequality, environmental degradation, financial instability and fragile supply chains are challenging contemporary capitalism’s ability to cope. MFS Investment Management president Carol Geremia says it is time to consider a new approach to build resilience and ensure long-term sustainability in markets and societies.

Rethinking emerging markets

Disappointing returns has investors re-thinking their exposures to emerging markets. A group of investors convened in London to explore opportunities including the new economy, the right risk/ return trade off and how to best gain exposure.

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