Alternative Fund Insight

By Will Wainewright

The AFI podcast takes listeners behind the headlines to explore the key trends in hedge funds and private markets. It features key decision-makers at leading management firms as well as investors, reg... more

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The podcast currently has 39 episodes available.

Alternative Fund Insight episodes:

January 05, 2025 Ep 29 - Two Seas Capital founder Sina Toussi on his unique event-driven strategy
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In episode 5 of the second series of the AFI podcast, host Will Wainewright is joined by Sina Toussi, founder and CIO at US event-driven manager Two Seas Capital, which trades on legal and regulatory catalysts. See topics covered in the notes at the bottom of this section.

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Contact Will: [email protected] Visit the AFI website: www.alternativefundinsight.com. More on Two Seas Capital: https://twoseascap.com/

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Release date: 5 January 2024 (recorded on 9 December 2024)

*No part of this audio constitutes investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future returns*

1:49 - Introduction to Two Seas Capital, background on Toussi's career and strategy
5:55 - Update on location, AuM, strategy at Two Seas (just passed $1bn)
7:28 - Trading priorities for next year (most fertile territory in commercial litigations, esp. biotech sector)
12.12 - Breaking down the strategy simply. Example of Esperion Therapeutics.
17:25 - How do you handle the uncertainty associated with these cases?
20.50 - How the firm uses FOIAs in its research process.
23.46 - Approach in UK.
27.13 - Thoughts on Argentina under Milei.
31.42 - Impact of Trump's second term.
34.19 - Advice on building a firm/to young people entering the industry.
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December 28, 2024 Ep 28 - Explainer: Why 2024 has been the year of the managed account
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In episode 4 of the second series of the AFI podcast, founder and host Will Wainewright brings you the first "Hedge Fund Explainer" - focused on why 2024 has been the year of the managed account. This trend has been driven by changing LP/GP power dynamics and the increased use of external allocations by multi-manager platforms.

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Release date: 28 December 2024 (piece published to AFI members on 20 December 2024: https://alternativefundinsight.com/key-trends-why-2024-is-the-year-of-the-managed-account/)

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December 20, 2024 Ep 27 - Broad Reach's Brad Wickens on global impact of Trump 2.0 and systematic investing in EM
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In episode 3 of the second series of the AFI podcast, host Will Wainewright is joined by Brad Wickens, a veteran emerging markets-focused hedge fund manager and founder of Broad Reach Investment Management, a $2bn firm based in London. See topics covered in the notes at the bottom of this section.

Information about the EMPower charity mentioned and supported by Brad: https://empowerweb.org/

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Contact Will: [email protected] Visit the website: www.alternativefundinsight.com

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Release date: 20 December 2024 (recorded on 12 December 2024)

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1:47 - Introduction to Wickens’ career and Broad Reach update
5:00 - Staff longevity (difference to pod-shop mentality)
5:45 - Introduction to strategy - systematic approach to emerging markets (momentum rather than value)
8:44 - Changing nature of value investing in EM during his career
10:59 - Focus on carry element.
13:43 - Global tour. Start with impact of “momentous” US election result.
17:34 - Trump term wasn’t as negative for EM as people remember.
18:15 - Negative on Mexico?
21:13 - Trump = turbulence/volatility, which leads to opportunities?
22:16 - Impact of Javier Milei in Argentina
25:20 - What has driven strong Broad Reach returns this year?
27:27 - Thoughts on Europe/Germany/UK
30:00 - Could a Milei approach help? Changing European political structure
30:52 - How can UK improve?
32:27 - Next areas of innovation
34:16 - Charity interests
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December 10, 2024 Ep 26 - NorthWall Capital founder Fabian Chrobog on opportunities in European private credit
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In episode 2 of the second series of the AFI podcast, host Will Wainewright is joined by Fabian Chrobog, founder of North Wall Capital, a near-€2bn private credit manager based in London. See topics covered in the notes at the bottom of this section.

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Contact Will: [email protected] Visit the website: www.alternativefundinsight.com

Follow the latest developments via our LinkedIn page: www.linkedin.com/company/alternative-fund-insight

Release date: 10 December 2024

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1:28 - Introduction to Fabian and North Wall
3:16 - Evolution into diversified firm
4:59 - Impact of higher-for-longer rates outlook. Focus on situational complexity opportunities.
9:29 - Focus on asset-backed opportunities.
11:36 - Is it ‘next frontier’ in private credit?
12:25 - Legal assets strategy
14:36 - How do you make decisions on which legal situations to focus on?
16:45 - Impact of US election result?
18:29 - ESG agenda has taken a battering - implications?
20:27 - HQ in London and thoughts on political changes
21:46 - Message for the Labour government?
22:05 - Continuing focus on European illiquids. More international interest.
23:23 - Bubble in private credit?
24:50 - Culture and recruitment
26:27 - Key priorities for 2025
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December 03, 2024 Ep 25 - Winton co-CIO Simon Judes on performance trends, innovation and the future in CTA investing
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In the first episode of the second series of the AFI podcast, host Will Wainewright is joined by Simon Judes, co-CIO at Winton, a $13bn systematic specialist hedge fund in London. See topics covered in the notes below.

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Contact Will: [email protected] Visit the website: www.alternativefundinsight.com

Follow the latest developments via our LinkedIn page: www.linkedin.com/company/alternative-fund-insight

Release date: 3 December 2024

*No part of this audio constitutes investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future returns*

00:40 - Introduction to AFI research offering and partner note.
1:37 - Introduction to Simon Judes (background, career, role) and Winton (AuM, headcount, regional footprint)
3:43 - CTA performance overview in 2024
6:26 - Historic backdrop to CTA performance; trend or non-trend now key?
7:33 - Trend-following speed debate
9:37 - Is diversification key to the appeal?
11:20 - Insights into business development
12:49 - Latest research focus (medium frequency strategies in macro and equity markets; systematic commodities; systematic credit; specialised interest rate strategy; and upcoming options strategy)
14:14 - Focus on systematic credit
15:32 - Focus on multi-strategy product
17:10 - Its place within wider Winton range
18:30 - Talent and recruitment
20:46 - London hedge fund industry being globally significant. What about Abu Dhabi?
22:05 - Current CTA positioning looking to 2025
23:43 - Role of more esoteric strategies
24:13 - Trading China
25:21 - Future of CTAs
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February 25, 2024 Ep 24 - HFR president Ken Heinz on hedge fund returns, flows, fees and more
*Discover a new world of alternative investment insight and business intelligence — AFI membership is now available. Start by signing up to the FREE weekly intel newsletter: alternativefundinsight.com/newsletter-sign-up/*In today's episode, Will is joined by Ken Heinz, president at HFR, for a conversation about the hedge fund industry outlook for performance, flows, fees and more.On the agenda: 2023 performance analysis and 2024 outlook; LP appetite for active management; strategy preferences, topped by credit; deep-dives on launch market, multi-manager trends and fees. This episode is brought to you in association with the Independent Research Forum, enabling professional investors to access a wide range of high-quality independent research. AFI recommends the Cut, its fortnightly newsletter, highlighting the latest original and thought-provoking research. www.independentresearchforum.comYou can subscribe to the AFI podcast on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or any other podcast app. All feedback welcome! If you enjoyed this or other episodes please subscribe, leave a rating and review.Contact Will: [email protected] the website: www.alternativefundinsight.comFollow the latest developments via our LinkedIn page: www.linkedin.com/company/alternative-fund-insightRelease date: 25 February 2024*No part of this audio constitutes investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future returns*
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January 30, 2024 Ep 23 - Shiloh Bates on the CLO investing opportunity
*Discover a new world of alternative investment insight and business intelligence — AFI membership is now available. Start by signing up to the FREE weekly intel newsletter: https://alternativefundinsight.com/newsletter-sign-up/*In today's episode, Will is joined by Shiloh Bates, CIO at Flat Rock Global and author of new book, CLO Investing: With an Emphasis on CLO Equity & BB Notes: https://www.amazon.co.uk/CLO-Investing-Emphasis-Equity-Notes/dp/1642376566On the agenda in today's podcast: The CLO investing opportunity and its resurgence in the years since the 08/09 crisis.This episode is brought to you in association with the Independent Research Forum, enabling professional investors to access a wide range of high-quality independent research. AFI recommends the Cut, its fortnightly newsletter, highlighting the latest original and thought-provoking research. www.independentresearchforum.comYou can subscribe to the AFI podcast on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or any other podcast app. All feedback welcome! If you enjoyed this or other episodes please subscribe, leave a rating and review.Contact Will: [email protected] the website: www.alternativefundinsight.comFollow the latest developments via our LinkedIn page: www.linkedin.com/company/alternative-fund-insightRelease date: Tues 30 January 2023*No part of this audio constitutes investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future returns*
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November 29, 2023 Ep 22: Jon Caplis, PivotalPath, on performance trends and LP priorities in a higher rate environment
Will is joined by Jon Caplis, founder at PivotalPath in New York, to dissect hedge fund performance trends and LP priorities heading into 2024. On the agenda:- Jon's industry background and how he came to start PivotalPath, which empowers institutional investors with the ability to conduct the full cycle of hedge fund investment due diligence- Analysis of hedge fund performance this year- How higher rates affect LP expectations, and create performance tailwinds for some strategies- The future of the multi-strategy approach in the new environment- Investor preference for liquidity and areas of interest heading into next yearThis episode provides mission-critical insights for: managers looking to understand LP priorities; investors focused on the market shift and how it may impact performance; and service providers navigating the industry.*Discover a new world of alternative investment insight and business intelligence — AFI membership is now available. Head to alternativefundinsight.com/membership for more information*This episode is brought to you in association with the Independent Research Forum, enabling professional investors to access a wide range of high-quality independent research. AFI recommends the Cut, its fortnightly newsletter, highlighting the latest original and thought-provoking research. www.independentresearchforum.comYou can subscribe to the AFI podcast on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or any other podcast app.All feedback welcome! If you enjoyed this or other episodes please subscribe, leave a rating and review.Contact Will: [email protected] the website: www.alternativefundinsight.comYou can sign up for a free weekly newsletter on the AFI homepage and follow the latest developments via our LinkedIn page: www.linkedin.com/company/alternative-fund-insightRelease date: Weds 29 November 2023*No part of this audio constitutes investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future returns*
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October 08, 2023 Episode 21 - Sona Menon, Cambridge Associates on current trends in asset allocation
Will is joined by Sona Menon, partner at Cambridge Associates in Boston, for an invaluable insight into the work of outsourced CIOs and current trends in asset allocation. As head of Cambridge Associates' Pension Practice for North America she is responsible for over $20bn in institutional assets. We explore her work making investment decisions for endowments, foundations, healthcare institutions and pensions.This episode provides GPs and others in the industry with a great insight into current allocator thinking.*Discover a new world of alternative investment insight and business intelligence — AFI membership is now available. Head to alternativefundinsight.com/membership for more information*This episode is brought to you in association with the Independent Research Forum, enabling professional investors to access a wide range of high-quality independent research. AFI recommends the Cut, its fortnightly newsletter, highlighting the latest original and thought-provoking research. www.independentresearchforum.com/You can subscribe to the AFI podcast on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or any other podcast app.All feedback welcome! If you enjoyed this or other episodes please subscribe, leave a rating and review.Contact Will: [email protected] the website: www.alternativefundinsight.comYou can sign up for a free weekly newsletter on the AFI homepage and follow the latest developments via our LinkedIn page: www.linkedin.com/company/alternative-fund-insightRecord date: 8 September 2023Release date: 8 October 2023*No part of this audio constitutes investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future returns*
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July 25, 2023 Episode 20 - AIMA chief Jack Inglis on the "existential threat" to hedge funds
Jack Inglis, CEO of industry trade group AIMA, the Alternative Investment Management Association, joined the AFI podcast for a fascinating briefing on the regulatory environment facing hedge funds and other asset managers. Describing the "existential threat" posed by changes to the broker-dealer definition, he explains why it is now the most challenging outlook on a regulatory level since he took on the role.This episode is brought to you in association with the Independent Research Forum, enabling professional investors toaccess a wide range of high-quality independent research. AFI recommends the Cut, its fortnightly newsletter, highlighting the latest original and thought-provoking research. www.independentresearchforum.com/*Discover a new world of alternative investment insight and business intelligence — AFI membership is now available. Head to alternativefundinsight.com/membership for more information*You can subscribe to the AFI podcast on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or any other podcast app.All feedback welcome! If you enjoyed this or other episodes please subscribe, leave a rating and review.Contact Will: [email protected] the website: www.alternativefundinsight.comYou can sign up for a free weekly newsletter on the AFI homepage and follow the latest developments via our LinkedIn page: www.linkedin.com/company/alternative-fund-insightRecord date: 13 July 2023Release date: 25 July 2023*No part of this audio constitutes investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future returns*
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FAQs about Alternative Fund Insight:

How many episodes does Alternative Fund Insight have?

The podcast currently has 39 episodes available.