Sean Anthonisz: Risk and the rules of finance

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.

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Canadian funds prioritise liability matching

Asset allocation has bumped alternative investments as the top investment issue for Canadian defined benefit pension plans, but asset-liability matching will take the cake in the next three years, according to a study by Towers Watson. mrec4inarticleinline Sponsored Content scnative1 scnative2 scnative3

CPPIB ends year on a high

Capitalising on opportunities arising from the financial crisis, including savvy private equity, real estate, infrastructure and private debt deals, marked a successful fiscal year for the Canadian Pension Plan Investment Board which recorded one of its highest ever annual returns. mrec4inarticleinline Sponsored Content scnative1 scnative2 scnative3

Temasek’s executive restructure

The S$172 billion ($120 billion) Singaporean investor, Temasek, has made a number of changes to its executive management structure, separating the executive director and chief executive positions and appointing a dedicated head of portfolio management. mrec4inarticleinline Sponsored Content scnative1 scnative2 scnative3

The perils of parity

This new research by MSCI Barra explores the conditions necessary for a portfolio with a levered fixed-income allocation to achieve lower volatility and a better risk-return profile than an unlevered portfolio. mrec4inarticleinline Sponsored Content scnative1 scnative2 scnative3

Buying global private equity, step-by-step

One year into building a global private equity program, alongside its advisor StepStone, an A$97 billion ($78.8 billion)Â Australian large multi-manager posted a booming 200 per cent return on the back of some fortuitous secondaries investments. Simon Mumme reports. mrec4inarticleinline Sponsored Content scnative1 scnative2 scnative3

Idaho profits from rebalancing structure

The Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho has benefited from its simple approach to investing “a basic  mix and strict rebalancing ” but with one strategic asset allocation edge. Amanda White spoke to chief investment officer, Bob Maynard. mrec4inarticleinline Sponsored Content scnative1 scnative2 scnative3

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