Paul Zummo, Chief Investment Officer of J.P. Morgan Alternative Asset Management, joins Kumar Panja, EMEA head of the Capital Advisory Group at J.P. Morgan, as they celebrate 30 years of investing in hedge funds and other alternative asset classes. Zummo contrasts the early days, characterized by limited data and conventional strategies, with today’s landscape, which features emerging managers along with quantitative and multi-strategy funds. With $33 billion in assets under management following the merger with the Private Bank, Zummo emphasizes the importance of robust risk management, disciplined due diligence, thorough referencing and careful cultural assessments in selecting hedge fund managers.

This episode was recorded on May 22, 2025. 

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Following the 2025 J.P. Morgan Board Summit, join Charlie Post, co-head of Media & Communications M&A, Chris Ventresca, global chairman of Investment Banking and M&A and Jessica McIntosh from the Director Advisory Services team, as they delve into the pressing challenges confronting public company directors today. This engaging discussion covers the evolving responsibilities of corporate directors, the critical questions they must address, and the increasing influence of climate uncertainty on boardroom decisions. Gain valuable insights from industry leaders on effective boardroom practices and discover the importance of leveraging collective expertise to navigate complex issues and drive shareholder value.

This episode was recorded on June 17, 2025.

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The U.S. economy added 147,000 jobs in June, roundly beating market expectations. But while the headline numbers seem strong at first glance, much of the increase was attributed to government employment, with private payroll growth showing some moderation. What do these mixed signals mean in the context of the wider economy? And is J.P. Morgan Research adjusting its forecast for rate cuts as a result? Join chief U.S. economist Michael Feroli and Alexa Hanelin from the U.S. Rates Sales team as they discuss the state of the labor market.  

This episode was recorded on July 3, 2025. 

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Will uncertainty continue to shape business cycle dynamics? How might trade tensions, fiscal policy and geopolitical risks play out? And will there be lasting damage to markets and the economy? Join J.P. Morgan Research analysts as they explore the outlook for the second half of 2025. 

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This episode was recorded between June 23 and June 26, 2024.

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Founded in 1987 by Toby Crabel, a former professional tennis player turned commodities trader, Crabel Capital Management has today evolved into a diversified quant manager with over $5 billion in assets. In this episode, Peter Sughrue from J.P. Morgan’s Prime Financial Services Sales team sits down with Michael Pomada, president and CEO of Crabel. They discuss the importance of adapting strategies to thrive in today’s complex market, with a focus on systematic trading, risk management and the growing role of technology. 

This episode was recorded on May 6, 2025.

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In this episode, Kumar Panja, EMEA head of the Capital Advisory Group at J.P. Morgan, chats with Kari Vatanen, head of Asset Allocation and Alternatives at Elo, one of the largest pension funds in Finland. They discuss the uncertain market environment, plus the importance of hedge funds and illiquid assets in diversifying portfolios. Vatanen also shares Elo’s current asset allocation strategy and ways managers can engage with institutional investors.

This episode was recorded on May 30, 2025.

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In this episode, Eloise Goulder, head of the Data Assets and Alpha Group at J.P. Morgan, is joined by Chris Andrew, head of Market Structure and Regulatory Change in EMEA. Together, they explore the recent pick-up in European equity volumes and turnover ratios, discussing factors including geopolitical shifts, fiscal policy changes and the evolving landscape of European capital markets.   Finally, Eloise and Chris delve into the potential for sustained outperformance, and the implications and challenges of achieving greater capital market integration via the Savings and Investments Union across Europe. 

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This episode was recorded on May 22, 2025.  

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What is investment-grade private credit, and how does it differ from public credit markets? What are the opportunities and risks for borrowers? And how might the landscape evolve in the coming years? Join head of Debt Solutions Christian O’Donnell and Emily Dzieciatko from the Investment Grade Finance team as they explore this growing subset of the private credit market.

This episode was recorded on June 4, 2025.

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As the private credit market continues to grow, investors are diversifying strategies across various asset classes. However, recent economic uncertainty could reshape the sector’s ongoing evolution. In this episode, Leland Price from the FICC Market Structure and Liquidity Strategy team joins Jake Pollack, head of North America Credit Trading & Global Credit Financing, for a discussion on emerging challenges and opportunities in this space. From direct lending and collateralized loan obligations (CLOs) to private credit ETFs, tune in to better understand the shifting landscape of private credit.  

This episode was recorded on May 5, 2025.

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