Active vs Passive Debate Often Ignores Costs Asset Owners, Equities, Innovation An upcoming study looks at the active/passive debate in the light of the costs associated with hiring and firing fund managers. Read More
The Threat of AI Editorial, Innovation How good is ChatGPT? Does it threaten the existence of journalists worldwide, or is it merely a slightly smarter version of Google? Read More
Marshman Concerned About Direction of Investing Asset Allocation & Strategy, Risk and Regulation After nearly 50 years in the investment industry, Ken Marshman has stepped back from direct involvement in the industry. But he does have some doubts about the direction of investing today. Read More
Debt Cost and Decarbonisation Could See Property Sales Real Estate Higher debt servicing costs, stricter rules for energy efficiency and decarbonisation are likely to sway some investors to sell their assets early, according to Mahdi Morkane. Read More
Year in Review – 2022 Asset Allocation & Strategy, Editorial Looking back on the year that was, we review which topics resonated most with our readers and podcast listeners Read More
In Search of Diversification Factors, Quant & Systematic, Private & Alternative Markets Diversification has become harder to achieve in an inflationary environment where equities and bonds have become positively correlated. But liquid alternative strategies, such as trend following, macro and market neutral equity, can provide some relief, CFM says Read More
Future Growth at JANA Appointment, Asset Allocation & Strategy, Leadership & Management, Women in Finance Georgina Dudley has recently taken the reins at JANA as Chief Executive Officer. In this article, we speak to Dudley about her time with the asset consultancy firm and where future growth might come fro Read More
Giving Essential Workers Hope ESG, Real Estate HOPE Housing aims to help essential workers attain a home, while providing asset owners with a socially responsible way of investing in residential property Read More
Managing AustralianSuper’s Growth Asset Owners, Innovation, Leadership & Management Peter Curtis was appointed to AustralianSuper’s inaugural Chief Operating Officer role in April this year. We speak with Curtis about his additional responsibilities, the fund’s stellar growth and look back on his career of more than 16 years with AustralianSuper. Read More