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AI in Investment Management: 5 Lessons From the Front Lines

Explore how AI is reshaping investment management through augmentation, strategic insight, explainability, and evolving investor competencies.

Private Equity at a Crossroads: A Conversation with Ludovic Phalippou

Oxford professor Ludovic Phalippou challenges the private equity status quo in a candid discussion on performance, transparency, and the future of the industry.

AI Bias by Design: What the Claude Prompt Leak Reveals for Investment Professionals

A leaked AI system prompt reveals hidden biases in Claude's outputs. What every investment professional should know about using LLMs effectively.

The Missing Link in Cross-Border Healthcare M&A: Finance-Led Integration

Finance teams play a vital role in cross-border healthcare M&A. This blog offers a framework for driving integration success through strategic finance.

Geopolitical Change: Investors Should Focus on the Long Term

In our interconnected world, geopolitical events — ranging from trade disputes and regulatory shifts to conflicts and pandemics — capture headlines and influence market sentiments. As investment professionals, it’s crucial for us to understand these dynamics without… READ MORE ›

Retirement Readiness in Focus: Key Actions for DC Plan Success in 2025

As market conditions, workforce demographics, and regulatory landscapes evolve, continuous assessment and strategic decision-making will be key for DC plan success.

Research and Policy Center Top 10 Articles from 2024

Discover the trends and ideas shaping the future of finance with the Research and Policy Center's Top 10 List.

Top 10 Posts from 2024: Private Markets, Stocks for the Long Run, Cap Rates, and Howard Marks

Discover the most-read financial insights of 2024, covering a range of topics including private markets, investment risks, and generational wealth. These popular articles showcase key trends and expert perspectives that captivated readers this year.

Navigating Net-Zero Investing Benchmarks, Incentives, and Time Horizons

Net-zero investing will continue growing as emissions-reduction plans and programs take hold, climate change solution opportunities increase, and the industry develops better tools and skills to measure and manage climate change risk.

Agency Risk in the Lower Middle Market: A Guide for PE Professionals

If there was a Wild West in Private Equity (PE), it would be the Lower Middle Market (LMM) — the ecosystem of companies with revenues between $5 million and $50 million. The LMM offers lucrative opportunities but… READ MORE ›