The Outsourced Chief Investment Officer—once a last resort option for sub-scale capital pools looking to avoid the hassle and cost of building their own investment office to today, a multi-trillion dollar subset of the asset management profession and arguably the hottest structural trend in the industry. Take a listen while we examine:

• What insights and opportunities led to the creation of this segment of organizations and why has that exploded in the ensuing four decades? 
• What defines a successful OCIO? And why has that trajectory and evolution seemingly reached an inflection point—hyperdrive really-- in the last five years that has redefined the space and encouraged newer, larger entrants?

Introduction (0:48)

Halftime (37:44)

Guests (41:37)

Guests:

• Mark Anson, CAIA, CFA;  CEO, President and CIO, Commonfund

• Sarah Samuels, CAIA, CFA: Partner, NEPC

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