Conventional hedge fund classifications, as taught by bodies such as the CFA Institute and CAIA, are based on asset managers’ investment techniques, processes and instruments: equity hedge, event-driven, relative value, global macro, managed futures.

• Diversifying Strategies
• Hedge Funds
• Multi Asset
• Manager Selection

Read more: Forget Hedge Fund Strategy Labels – Here Are Three Groups that Matter

‘Energy transition’ tailwinds should, it is often argued, boost the prices of particular commodities in the years ahead.

• ESG
• Diversifying Strategies
• Hedge Funds

Read more: Energy Transition and the Commodity Investment Conundrum

In a new macroeconomic environment, cost management requires fresh attention from investors. Inflation and higher-for-longer rates have created upward pressure on expenses in a variety of areas, from technology to team member salaries. External manager fees and other costs are, once again, under scrutiny.

• Fees
• Equity
• Fixed Income
• Private Markets
• Governance

Read more: Investors Should Re-evaluate Fees in the ‘Turbulent Twenties’ 

A major shift is underway at Alberta Investment Management Corporation. The provincially-owned investment manager has commenced a comprehensive overhaul of systems that will support ‘total portfolio management’ for each of the institution’s clients, clarify performance attribution, enhance understanding of risk exposures and much more.

• Private Markets
• Governance
• Risk
• Investor Spotlight

Read more: Investor Spotlight: AIMCo CIO Goes for ‘Game-changing’ Business Transformation