Luncheon: Human and Machine Decision-Making 28 June 2018 Macquarie Group: G/F Shelley Street, Sydney NSW 2000 (*Note: Venue Change) View DetailsIn a world of powerful algorithms and intelligent robots, of passive and factor-based strategies, what is the future role for humans in the investment management industry? What can asset managers learn from Deep Blue’s triumph at chess, from Watson’s victory at Jeopardy, from AlphaGo’s win at Go, from machine learning’s success at language translation, or […] View details
Luncheon: Capacity Analysis for Equity Funds 31 July 2018 Perpetual: Level 35, 525 Collins Street, Melbourne VIC 3000Investors know from experience that exceeding the limitations of an equity strategy’s capacity will ultimately destroy much of the generated alpha. But when constraints are put in place, whether they are hard or soft closes, the limitations are often rather fluid in nature. At this luncheon, Geoff Warren, Associate Professor at the Australian National University, […] View details
Luncheon: The RBA’s View on Cryptocurrencies 8 August 2018 Dexus Place, Level 5, 1 Margaret Street, SydneyIn March 2018, the tiny island nation of the Marshall Islands passed a law that allowed it to issue its own currency for the very first time, having relied on the US dollar as its main currency since it gained independence in 1979. But it wasn’t a traditional form of currency. The Marshall Islands plans […] View details
Asset Allocation Forum 2018 23 to 24 August 2018 Hawkesbury Valley NSW, AustraliaMarco Polo believed in unicorns and went looking for them in his trips to Asia. When he finally came across an animal that fitted his conception of having a horn on his head – a rhinoceros – he was bound by his paradigm and convinced that the mystical animal was sighted. View details
Luncheon: Capacity Analysis for Equity Funds 18 September 2018 Perpetual: Angel Place, Level 18, 123 Pitt Street, Sydney NSW 2016Investors know from experience that exceeding the limitations of an equity strategy’s capacity will ultimately destroy much of the generated alpha. But when constraints are put in place, whether they are hard or soft closes, the limitations are often rather fluid in nature. At this luncheon, Geoff Warren, Associate Professor at the Australian National University, […] View details
Global Investment Strategy Forum 2018 10 to 11 October 2018 Park Royal on Pickering Hotel, SingaporeIs this time different? The dragonfly is often represented as an agent of change, with its agility reflected in its ability to move comfortably on land, water or air. That symbol of change is further reflected in the search for a deeper meaning “beyond the surface”, as exemplified by the insect’s scurrying flight across the […] View details
FICC (Fixed Income, Credit, Currency) Forum 2018 1 November 2018 Westin Hotel Sydney NSW, AustraliaWith yields at record lows in recent years, sovereign bonds seem to have been considered the ugly ducklings of the fixed income market. At the same time, corporate debt issuance, especially high-yield debt, has exploded since 2009. Some of which has found their way into exchange traded fund vehicles, creating the illusion of daily liquidity. […] View details
Christmas Reception 2018 5 December 2018 Melbourne VIC, AustraliaAs a wrap-up to a busy year, the Investment Innovation Institute [i3] is pleased to host the annual Christmas Drinks for members, clients and friends. This is an opportune time to relax and catch-up with peers as well as reflect and celebrate the year’s achievements. View details
