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It’s Not Just What You Own, It’s How Much: Machine Learning and the Portfolio Construction Imperative

AI is reshaping portfolio construction. A real-world case study shows how machine learning enhances allocation, risk control, and performance.

How GenAI-Powered Synthetic Data Is Reshaping Investment Workflows

How is GenAI-generated synthetic data helping investment teams simulate markets, boost sentiment models, and extend insight beyond real-world limits?

Private Markets, Public Promise: Africa’s Investment Inflection Point

For global investors, the signal is clear: Africa’s moment is here. The only question is, will you be part of building it?

How the Trajectory of Asset Prices Can Predict FX Movements

Can the shape of market moves predict FX stress? This post explores a new path-based approach to forecast volatility and manage currency risk.

Top 10 Most Read Blogs from Q2: AI, Alpha, and a Shifting Global Order
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AI disruption, portfolio shifts, and timeless lessons—these blogs topped the charts in Q2.

Rethinking Research: Private GPTs for Investment Analysis

This chatbot-style tool allows investment analysts to query complex research materials in plain language without ever exposing sensitive data.

Fed Independence Tested, but Investors Shouldn’t Expect a Pivot

Investors betting on a near-term plunge in interest rates may be mistaking political theater for monetary policy reality. President Donald Trump’s renewed pressure on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has stirred speculation in the bond and futures… READ MORE ›

Outperformed by AI: Time to Replace Your Analyst?

Discover how advanced AI prompting and model selection are reshaping investment analysis—and why mastering these tools is essential for staying competitive.

From Ivory Tower to Investment Toolbox: Why Research Matters

Discover how cutting-edge academic research becomes real-world investment strategy and explore award-winning insights from the Hillsdale–CFA Society Toronto Research Award.

Singapore Floats Retail Access to Private Markets: Next Frontier for Asset Managers?

Singapore’s proposal to democratize private markets signals a shift in retail investing—raising opportunities and risks for investors, managers, and regulators.