Capital Allocators – Inside the Institutional Investment Industry Anne-Marie Fink - Cutting Edge Pension Investing at SWIB (EP.389)
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Jun 3, 2024 
Anne-Marie Fink, the Head of Private Markets at the State of Wisconsin Investment Board, manages a colossal $140 billion in pension funds. She discusses SWIB's innovative investment strategies and governance model that align with beneficiaries. Fink shares insights on transitioning from corporate roles to public pension management and the importance of effective risk management. The conversation also covers her journey in equity research, the nuances of manager selection, and the collaborative strategies that enhance portfolio performance. Personal reflections add depth to her professional insights.
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Party Inspiration
- Anne-Marie Fink's interest in investing began at a party where she met an equity analyst.
- Inspired, she decided to pursue equity analysis at Columbia Business School.
Appeal of Equity Research
- Equity research appealed to Fink due to its constant learning opportunities and blend of quantitative and qualitative skills.
- Her fascination with businesses and their operations further fueled her interest.
The Moneymakers
- Fink took a break from investing to write "The Moneymakers", a book on management from an investor's perspective.
- It explores how investors' timeframes and risk assessments differ from management's.
