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The Tyranny of IRR: A Reality Check on Private Market Returns

What makes most investors believe that private capital funds are such clear outperformers? The use of since-inception internal rate of return (IRR) as the industry’s preferred performance metric and the media’s coverage of the sector are to blame.

Escaping the Benchmark Trap: A Guide for Smarter Investing

Is it time to eschew the benchmark trap in favor of Warren Buffett's rule, "Don't lose capital?"

From Darwin to Wall Street: A Rebuttal

The problem within finance is its philosophical core; that is, the worldview upon which our analytical frameworks are based.

Retaining Top Investment Talent: Lessons Learned by Large Canadian Pension Plans

The secret sauce of Canadian pension plan returns lies in their ability to attract top talent, carefully design compensation frameworks, and adapt to market conditions.

The Hidden Environmental Costs of Tech Giants’ AI Investments

Big tech is spending big on AI technologies. Training and operating them has raised concerns about environmental impact. What disclosures should sustainable investors demand?

From Tweets to Trades: The Risks of Social Media in Investing

Are you able to step outside the confines of social media echo chambers to make informed investment decisions?

What Is Non-Real Impact in Carbon Metrics?

Learn how market volatility can distort carbon metric comparisons over time, complicate medium-term target setting, and create additional reporting challenges.

Wall Street’s Latest Flood: Private Credit

Private credit is a treacherous swamp full of opportunists. Is your consultant capable of defying the formidable odds of success?

Unlocking Stock Market Success: Why You Should Embrace the Skew

By learning to appreciate positive skew and its associated tail events, investors can unlock the full potential of stock market gains.

AI’s Game-Changing Potential in Banking: Are You Ready for the Regulatory Risks?

As regulators continue to refine their understanding of AI and big data, financial institutions have an opportunity to shape the regulatory landscape by participating in discussions and implementing responsible practices.