I chat with Sean, senior quantitative analyst at Mine Super, on the scientific process, uncertainty and the changing relationship between academia and the private sector in Australia.
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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.
The severe impact of the European debt crisis on financial markets has spurred EDHEC-Risk Institute to investigate whether equity investors can earn a premium through sovereign risk. Professor Nöel Amenc, EDHEC-Risk Institute director, speaks about the emergence of what could be a new risk factor and other research focusing on Asia.
After seeing more than a decade of change in the role of defined contribution plans in the US, the pace of innovation will continue unabated as funds look to diversify their investment approach and improve fund structures, State Street Global Advisors predicts.mrec4inarticleinline Sponsored Content scnative1 scnative2 scnative3
The Norwegian Government’s 3055 billion kroner ($544.9 billion) pension fund lost 8.8 per cent during the third quarter of this year, on the back of falling share markets. But its fund manager says most of the fund’s new capital inflows are still being pumped into global share markets.mrec4inarticleinline Sponsored Content scnative1 scnative2 scnative3
Sitting on the steps of St Paul’s Cathedral, London, looking over the sea of tents “occupying” the forecourt, I wondered what 2011 would be remembered for. Certainly this movement is highlighting that the people on the street see a disconnect between the financial and real economies. But what are pension funds doing to take action?mrec4inarticleinline
In this challenging paper, Gordon Clark describes fiduciary duty as somewhat of a fantasy, because it looks to convention rather than forward to innovation in investment management.mrec4inarticleinline Sponsored Content scnative1 scnative2 scnative3
Funds are expecting to push for a further consolidation in the number of equity managers they use but intend to add alternative asset managers, a new Callan Associates survey reveals.mrec4inarticleinline Sponsored Content scnative1 scnative2 scnative3
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