Vinesh Jha: The craft of mining alternative data

I chat with Vinesh, ceo at ExtractAlpha, on the research behind alternative data, stock selection techniques and the expertise required to differentiate signal from noise.

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CalPERS’ public and private equity reset shapes performance

CalPERS’ public and private equity reset shapes performance

CalPERS is continuing to reap the benefits of a sweeping overhaul of its public and private equity programs, with the two asset classes, which are the biggest components in the portfolio, powering a 14.8 per cent return for the $637 billion fund in the last reporting period.

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BHP chief executive Mike Henry on the energy transition

BHP chief executive, Mike Henry, explores the growing role of mined commodities in the global energy transition. This fireside chat was hosted by Amanda White at the Australian Fiduciary Investors Symposium in June. Henry talks about the company's progress and the challenges of Scope 3 emissions.

Alaska’s recruitment challenges threaten performance and reputation

Recruitment and retention of investment and operations staff at the $79.4 billion Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation is now so acute the fund is exposed to operational risk with potential adverse impacts on performance and corporate reputation.

CDPQ’s infrastructure portfolio forges ahead with bet on Middle East growth

CDPQ’s large and growing infrastructure portfolio deliberately hunts large, direct investments in new geographies where returns come from generating growth in the underlying companies. Top1000funds.com talks to Emmanuel Jaclot, executive vice-president, and head of infrastructure in an interview from CDPQ’s Montreal headquarters.

Temasek drops exposure to China on pandemic and property headwinds

Singapore's Temasek pares back on China in favour of local assets as pandemic restrictions bite. Temasek has been investing in China for 20 years and for the last decade it has been its best performing market, but CIO Rohit Sipahimalani thinks China may face challenges achieving its 2022 growth target.

Climate change means change

Current strategies to address climate change have been helpful in triggering innovations and greater awareness of the challenge but the truth is emissions continue to rise. Marissa Hall outlines meaningful change asset owners can make to tackle the issues.

San Bernardino tilts to US equity; informed rebalancing reaps rewards

San Bernardino County Employees’ Retirement Association, SBCERA, plans to increase its exposure to US equity in preparation for de-globalization trends. Sarah Rundell talks to CIO, Donald Pierce about asset allocation and the fund’s ‘informed rebalancing’ program.

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