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.
Nothing on this podcast is to be considered investment advice or a recommendation. No investment decision or activity should be undertaken without first seeking qualified and professional advice.
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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While the China-growth story was not new, an expert in investing in the region said investors should consider if their current exposure to the economic giant took advantage of where future growth was predicted to occur.mrec4inarticleinline Sponsored Content scnative1 scnative2 scnative3
The A$38 billion ($40bn) AustralianSuper fund has made an active decision not to engage in formal strategic rebalancing, instead looking to a dynamic allocation of assets, chief investment officer, Mark Delaney (pictured), explains.mrec4inarticleinline Sponsored Content scnative1 scnative2 scnative3
Wonk books, financial instrument porn, mea culpa books and prosaic condemnations – these are all part of the financial crisis sub-genre which emerged in the past two years.mrec4inarticleinline Sponsored Content scnative1 scnative2 scnative3
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