The Long-Short

By AIMA

Brought to you by the Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA). This podcast aims to provide a window into the world of alternative investments. Visit www.aima.org for more information. Di... more

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The Long-Short episodes:

November 26, 2025 114. What does the future hedge fund workforce expect?
This week on The Long-Short, we sit down with David Cartwright Forbes, Head of Specialist Markets, Gallagher Reward & Benefits Consulting, to talk about an asset manager’s most overlooked competitive edge: people. From attracting top talent to keeping teams motivated in an era of rapid tech change and generational shifts, David shares why a forward-looking people strategy is no longer a “nice to have” but a must. We explore how smaller firms can stand out with culture and purpose, how investors increasingly influence workforce priorities, and why flexibility and autonomy now sit at the heart of every great talent plan.
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November 19, 2025 113. Where could geopolitical shocks hit portfolios next?
This week on The Long-Short, Tom and Drew are joined by Damien Bruckard, Founder of Geopolitical Strategy, for a trip around the world to map out the economic and political fault lines reshaping global markets, from Trump-era trade shifts and the rise of regional trading blocs to recent record-breaking gold prices and the artificial intelligence capex surge. Damien also charts how India and the Gulf are becoming power players, and signposts where the next geopolitical shock could hit investors' portfolios.
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November 12, 2025 112. Where do funds live and why does it matter?
In this episode of The Long-Short, Drew Nicol is joined by Elliot Refson, Head of Funds at Jersey Finance to unpack the relationship between managers and their underlying funds, which operate out of different places around the world. Jersey is one fund domicile among several that has become a key hub in the global investment landscape, from its tax-neutral framework and flexible regulation to its reputation for efficiency and stability.

They discuss how Brexit reshaped the role of fund domiciles, the rise of private credit and digital assets products. The conversation also looks ahead to what’s next for alternative investments, from greater investor diversification to the growing digitalisation of fund structures, and what this all means for the places these funds call home.
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October 22, 2025 111. Catastrophe bonds - where finance meets the forces of nature
This week, Tom and Drew dive into one of the most fascinating and fast-evolving areas of alternative investing, insurance-linked securities and catastrophe bonds, where finance meets the forces of nature.

Joined by Tim Yip of ILS Advisers and Steve Smith of Maybole Capital, they explore how investors manage disaster risk, earn uncorrelated returns, and build resilience in a changing climate. Tune in as they unpack what lies ahead for this unique asset class as a new hurricane season approaches.
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43min
September 17, 2025 110. Why Japan is back in focus for alternative investments
Japan is back in focus. The Long-Short welcomes Masaki Taniguchi, Founder and COO of Pleiad Investment Advisors, to explore Japan’s evolving asset management landscape — from 1997 deregulation to today’s double asset income policy — and the opportunities and risks shaping its future as a hub for alternatives.
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July 02, 2025 109. Training the next generation: 10 years of the Point72 Academy
Ten years ago, Point72 launched a bold initiative to reimagine talent development in the hedge fund world. The result? The Point72 Academy—a programme that’s transformed how buy-side firms find, train, and support future investment professionals.

In this episode, Jaimi Goodfriend shares the Academy’s origin story, how it balances theory with hands-on learning, and what makes its approach unique in a landscape dominated by MBAs, CFAs, and traditional bank pipelines.
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June 25, 2025 108. AIMA meets the new SEC Chair
AIMA CEO Jack Inglis joins us fresh from a series of high-level meetings in Washington, D.C. - including one of the first with newly appointed SEC Chair Paul Atkins. Jack shares insights from these critical conversations with US regulators and policymakers, covering key industry priorities such as private credit, digital assets, and regulatory reform.

We also look beyond the US, discussing how AIMA is shaping global policy developments in the UK, Europe, and beyond. A must-listen for anyone tracking the future of alternative investments.
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June 18, 2025 107. Decoding quant: Why systematic strategies matter for modern investment portfolios
Philip Seager, Head of Portfolio Strategy at Capital Fund Management (CFM), joins The Long Short to demystify quantitative multi-strategy hedge funds. From navigating volatile markets to building resilient, data-driven portfolios, this episode explores the science behind systematic investing and its role in diversifying risk, enhancing returns, and future-proofing allocations. A clear, practical look at why quant matters more than ever.
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41min
June 11, 2025 106. Thriving in the UAE: How hedge funds are adapting to regulatory change
In the final episode of our UAE mini-series, we’re joined by Muneer Khan, Head of Middle East financial services and regulatory practice at Simmons and Simmons. Muneer breaks down the rapid growth of hedge funds in the UAE, the evolving regulatory landscape, how tax benefits are attracting global asset managers to Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and what’s to come for the alternatives and fintech space over the next 12 months.
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May 28, 2025 105. Inside the UAE job market: Trends, tips, and talent shifts
In part two of our UAE mini-series, we’re joined by recruiter Oscar Orellana-Hyder of Cordell Partners to get the inside scoop on hiring trends, in-demand roles, and what it takes to land a job in the UAE's fast evolving financial hub.
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