This collaborative research examines the relationship between hedge fund managers’ fee structures and the amount of risk taken and among other things finds a “high-powered incentive fee” encourages excessive risk-taking, while management fees have the opposite effect.
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The economics of hedge funds
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Systemic impacts in pension systems: Perspectives from ‘down under’
New research investigates the systemic impacts of the large and growing superannuation industry in Australia highlighting two main concerns, that may differ from what you expect, and drawing conclusions for other evolving defined contributions systems.
David Bell and Geoff WarrenFebruary 25, 2025
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CIOs’ confidence wanes as agility becomes the focus
The 2023 CIO Sentiment Survey, a collaboration between Top1000funds.com and CaseyQuirk, finds asset owners focusing on agility as they observe dramatic market changes not seen in a generation. Only 36 per cent of CIOs are confident they will reach their return targets in 2023.
Amanda WhiteMarch 28, 2023
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Tech focus: How Canada’s BCI created a centralized trading framework
Canada's BCI, the $211.1 billion asset manager, has transitioned to an active in-house global asset manager requiring robust systems, processes and specialised expertise. A recent White Paper explains how the process has led the investor to build a value-added, modern centralized trading framework.
Sarah RundellMarch 7, 2023
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IMCO World View: Decoupling, tech and private markets drive future trends
Many of the certainties investors have taken for granted over the past several decades appear to be fading. In its World View research, Canada's IMCO reflects on the years ahead
Sarah RundellFebruary 2, 2023
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WEF lays out global risks ahead: Cost of living and climate dominate
The world faces a set of risks that feel both wholly new and eerily familiar. The Global Risks Report 2023 explores some of the most severe risks we may face over the next decade.
Callum JonesJanuary 18, 2023
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OECD flags enduring obstacles to illiquid investment
A recent OECD report argues that pension funds have a vital role to play in helping finance the COVID recovery in areas like infrastructure and SME investment. Yet it also warns of pension funds’ limitations when it comes to investing in illiquid assets, and the risks.
Sarah RundellJanuary 5, 2023
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Global SWF: GIC leads; oil fuels Gulf funds and hedge funds give refuge
Singapore’s GIC invested more than any other SWF last year and fuelled by buoyant oil revenues, Gulf SWFs have had and are expected to continue their investment rampage. Elsewhere, hedge funds have proved one of the most successful allocations, particularly for ADIA, says Global SWF in its annual report.
Sarah RundellJanuary 3, 2023
