Despite the their fragile appearance, some jellyfish species have developed lifecycles that render them practically immortal, a feat that has been eagerly studied by medical scientists. These strategies has allowed them to survive from well before the age of the dinosaurs until today. Perhaps we can draw inspiration from the persistence of jellyfish and future-proof our equity portfolios with flexible but robust strategies to withstand the turbulence of today’s world.

[i3] Global Property Investment Forum will cover property portfolio construction and risk management challenges for institutional investors. This includes evaluating the liquidity vs complexity opportunity set for global vs local property as well as REITS vs unlisted/direct.

Ancient Greeks believed that the flesh of a peacock did not decay after death, so it became a symbol of immortality. While this is often sought by monarchs as well as the rich and powerful, longevity risk is a real problem for the lay person in the Australian superannuation system. This is compounded by an uncertain economic environment exacerbating sequencing risk.

Flamingos are known for their penchant for standing on one leg. A GeorgiaTech research revealed that flamingos could passively and stably support their body weight on one leg without any conscious effort. In contrast, they need to use more muscles when standing on two legs.