SB Talks

In this episode of SB Talks, Stanford Brown CEO Vincent O'Neill speaks with Chief Investment Officer Nick Ryder to discuss:

• The new Stanford Brown Responsible Investment (RI) Policy

• How we think about terms like RI, ESG, ethical investing and impact investments

• Whether incorporating RI can improve risk and returns

• Issues such as transparency and the implications of excluding certain investment types

• How the policy impacts Stanford Brown portfolios depending on client objectives

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In this episode of SB Talks, Stanford Brown CEO Vincent O'Neill speaks with Chief Investment Officer Nick Ryder to discuss:

• Implications of the Israel-Iran conflict for financial markets
• US Fed meeting minutes and the latest US jobs report
• China's 'whatever it takes' stimulus announcements
• Reflection on the last quarter and outlook for the rest of the year

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In this episode of SB Talks, Stanford Brown CEO Vincent O'Neill speaks with Chief Investment Officer Nick Ryder to discuss:

• The implications of the US Fed's supersized 50bp rate cut
• Whether the RBA will follow the Fed and cut rates this year
• Australia's Millennial Recession
• The impact of lower cash rates on bond and equity valuations

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In this episode of Meet the Investor, we're joined by Andrew Lockhart, Managing Partner at Metrics Credit Partners, one of Australia's largest lenders outside of the major Australian banks. Andrew takes us through his career, sharing the origins and evolution of Metrics Credit Partners and the firm's role in shaping the private credit landscape in Australia.

We dive deep into the world of private credit, a sector that has garnered significant attention in recent years. Andrew defines what private credit entails and addresses concerns surrounding its potential risks, including the notion of it being a bubble and the perceived lack of regulation. He offers his perspective on why some loans may be considered too risky for banks and how Metrics navigates these challenges.

As the private credit market continues to expand rapidly, Andrew discusses the implications of this growth, the potential for rate compression, and whether increased competition might lead to riskier lending practices. We also explore the broader factors influencing the sector, including the potential for increased regulation.

Andrew's insights are a must listen for anyone investing or considering investing into this asset class.

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In this episode of SB Talks, Stanford Brown CEO Vincent O'Neill speaks with Chief Investment Officer Nick Ryder to discuss:

• Global growth concerns resurface

• Australian GDP weakness and RBA outlook

• Australian earnings reporting season wrap up

• Portfolio positioning for the end of 2024

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In this episode of SB Talks, Stanford Brown CEO Vincent O'Neill speaks with Chief Investment Officer Nick Ryder to discuss:

• The Australian earnings reporting season including BHP's profit results

• The US rate outlook following the Jackson Hole Economic Symposium

• Recent global Purchasing Manager business surveys

• Upcoming data to watch including Nvidia's quarterly results

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In this episode of SB Talks, Stanford Brown CEO Vincent O'Neill speaks with Chief Investment Officer Nick Ryder to discuss:

• What drove the volatile ride for global equity markets over the past week

• The Sahm rule recession indicator flashes red

• Unwind of the Japanese currency carry trade

• The outlook for local interest rates following the RBA's latest decision

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In this episode of SB Talks, Stanford Brown CEO Vincent O'Neill speaks with Chief Investment Officer Nick Ryder to discuss:

• The potential impact of a second Trump presidency on trade and markets.

• Will the surge in AI investment generate a return?

• Why US small companies are back in favour.

• Our outlook for inflation and interest rates.

• Preview of Australian reporting season.

In this episode of Meet the Investor, Joey Mouracadeh sits down with Gracie Coburn, Portfolio Manager at Nuveen Real Estate, to discuss the nuances of real estate as an asset class. Understand the various types and geographies of real estate, what makes a sound real estate investment across different sectors, the potential impact of rising interest rates, the growing demand for data storage, the current state of office markets, and the issue of valuations.

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In this episode of SB Talks, Stanford Brown CEO Vincent O'Neill speaks with Author and Philanthropic Adviser Peter Winneke to discuss the role of a Philanthropic Adviser, the tax incentives of Philanthropy and asking the difficult question of 'How much is enough?'. Peter also shares concepts from his book 'Give While You Live' - A Practical Guide to More and Better Giving in Australia.

For more information on Peter's book: https://www.peterwinneke.com.au/

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