The parallel between the praying mantis’ patient yet dynamic approach to hunting and the deliberative nature of institutional investing invites us to reflect on the importance of patience, risk management, diversification, innovation and adaptability. These issues and their implications for portfolio construction were discussed at the 10th annual Global Investment Strategy Forum in Singapore.

As investors stand at the crossroads of progress, two transformative arenas in infrastructure development beckon for attention – energy transition and digital infrastructure. The [i3] Infrastructure 2.0 Forum brought together infrastructure and real assets investors to discuss the investment opportunities afforded in these emerging sectors.

CIOs and strategists are constantly challenged in a complex environment influenced by global macro trends, which may be aptly summarised as the 6 D’s: Deglobalisation & Geopolitics Decarbonisation & Energy Transition Digitisation & Technological Disruption Debt & Government Deficit Demographics & Ageing Populations ‘De-bankification’ and Dynamics of Direct Lending   How do these impact growth, inflation, […]

Is artificial intelligence an opportunity or a threat to the investment industry? Perhaps a bit of both. In this [i3] Equity Luncheon, Will Liang, an executive director at MA Financial Group and former Chief Information Officer for Macquarie Capital, delved into some of the emerging risks, practical usage cases and even let Taylor Swift speak […]

The 8th Fixed Income, Credit & Currency (FICC) Forum was held in Sydney, attended by superannuation, insurance, government and private wealth funds. Delegates discussed a range of issues including liquid credit, private debt as well as systematic aproaches to fixed income investing. A highlight was the hands-on workshop on restructuring an underperforming portfolio.

Celebrating the 12th annual edition, the annual [i3] Insurance Investment Forum 2024 brought together life, general, health and government insurers to learn, interact and share perspectives on insurance and liability-driven investing. A central theme is that of capital management, focusing on the delicate ‘tension’ between liabilities (actuarial/underwriting), assets (investments) and business risk.

The 12th annual edition of the [i3] Investment Strategy Forum was successfully held on 9 and 10 May 2024  in Torquay, bringing together Chief Investment Officers, Senior Strategists & Allocators and Chairs of Trustee Investment Committees. In the midst of continued uncertainty and volatility, delegates discussed what it meant to build resilient portfolios across cycles, […]

With central banks determined to bring inflation to their target ranges, property transactions have all but dried up, with investors waiting for rates stability. However, there is an expectation for the cycle to turn in the impending 12 to 18 months. The 5th annual [i3] Property Forum discussed about pricing reset and the potential cycle […]

The 9th annual [i3] Equities Forum was held at the Yarra Valley in Victoria, bringing together heads of equities and portfolio managers to discuss how the volatile and lower returning environment is impacting portfolio construction. Other key issues covered include application of artificial intelligence and machine learning, ESG integration and biodiversity, small caps and capacity […]