CIO profiles

CIO profiles

Hardest hit unlisted assets present longer-term opportunities: Sunsuper CIO

Emerging evidence has helped funds refine their scenario planning to get a better feel for how investments will perform, according to Ian Patrick, who is considering a number of factors including lock down time frame changes and societal shifts in his forward economic and asset value assumptions.

Ben HurleySeptember 18, 2020

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AustralianSuper ‘re-risking’, Mark Delaney sees positive economic outlook

The world’s ability to manage Covid-19 will progressively improve over time, says Mark Delaney, the CIO of Australia’s largest superannuation fund, and the economic recovery has so far been faster than with other major recessions.

Ben HurleySeptember 14, 2020

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‘I’m a mechanic’ Ray Dalio on fixing capitalism

During a conversation to air at the upcoming Top1000funds Sustainability Conference with Ray Dalio, co-chair and co-CIO of Bridgewater Associates, I couldn’t help but wonder this - if we are so clear on the problems, then why can't we get more clear on the solutions?

Colin TateSeptember 4, 2020

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Future Fund’s Brake on PE, inflation and an uncertain future

Downsizing of the Future Fund's private equity portfolio was not a reflection on the importance of PE but rather in response to outperformance and currency movement, CIO Sue Brake explained.

Ben HurleySeptember 2, 2020

MLC CIO Jonathan Armitage

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Dislocation throwing up private equity opportunities: Armitage

MLC has been dialing up its exposure to private equity over the past 12 months, something the group's CIO Jonathan Armitage expects will continue as the market dislocation throws up more opportunities to diversify away from public markets.

Matthew SmithAugust 17, 2020

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Damian Graham unpacks First State Super’s climate aspirations

Impact analysis for real assets and the building out of a new benchmarking framework for carbon emissions are two internal projects that will bring a deeper ESG focus to the soon-to-be rebranded fund's investment team.

Matthew SmithJuly 29, 2020

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Mind the moat: UniSuper’s John Pearce on the current world order

Many of the major themes and trends that dominated financial markets before COVID-19 disrupted financial markets and economies still endure today, according to John Pearce, with 'financial repression' among the most notable. Although there have been some exceptions.

Matthew SmithJuly 27, 2020

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Sicilia: No cash-flow crisis, critics ‘simply wrong’

Hostplus CIO Sam Sicilia says critics are “simply wrong” about the fund facing a cash flow short-age, and argues the labels growth and defensive have become obsolete to the point of being “nonsensical”.

Ben HurleyJune 24, 2020

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