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The attention surrounding NFTs has exploded in the last few years, especially in relation to the metaverse. In this episode of The Yield, Peter Kerr, CFA, is joined by NFTrade CEO Ori Levi for a discussion about cryptocurrencies, NFTs, and the growing opportunities for investors in the digital space.

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[1:26] Ori’s early entry into crypto and the swap offerings at NFTrade. 

[3:36] Metaverse is so much more than just the VR experience, particularly with NFTs. 

[6:24] What NFTs are, and what they aren’t (just yet). 

[10:00] Why is Ethereum such a popular blockchain? 

[14:20] The support and the friction that the metaverse will offer NFTs. 

[18:22] The Bored Ape series illustrates the rarity and scarcity of NFTs. 

[22:00] Barriers into NFT adoption and ownership. 

[24:40] The negative side of the NFT movement. 

[29:10] Distinguishing between valuable projects and scams. 

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We are living in a yield-starved world, and commercial real estate continues to serve up what hungry investors want most. In this episode of The Yield, Peter Kerr, CFA, is joined by Willy Walker, chairman, and CEO of Walker & Dunlop, one of the largest commercial real estate financing companies in the US, for a discussion on the ever-moving real estate market in the time of COVID.

[1:20] The impressive growth of Walker & Dunlop and key factors that drive their performance.

[6:20] The competitive advantages of having a relatively smaller balance sheet.

[8:21] Single asset versus multiple asset CMBS and the risks of each in today’s market.

[12:37] 2021 was a high transaction year in commercial real estate despite the pandemic.

[16:19] What is the future of office real estate?

[19:36] Insights into the affordable housing crisis in America.

[26:08] Who is modeling how to solve this crisis at a municipality level?

[27:05] The drivers in real estate in 2022.

[32:20] Which sectors are lenders most interested in today’s market?

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Rapid changes in blockchain and cryptocurrency technologies are creating opportunities where opportunities simply didn’t exist before. In this episode of The Yield, Peter Kerr welcomes ​​Dchained co-founder and managing partner Edmund McCormack for a conversation about blockchain, cryptocurrency investing, and risk management education. 

[1:21] Education or investing — which came first for Edmund?

[6:03] Who really needs to understand the technical side of investing in bitcoins?

[8:02] Key components to successfully entering the crypto space. 

[9:50] Offerings of the lesser known blockchain technologies. 

[11:38] Web 3.0 and the role it will play in blockchain and decentralization. 

[20:52] What are the true supply drivers of bitcoin? 

[25:01] Is blockchain headed toward a dot com-style bubble burst? 

[28:51] A comparison of blockchain to gold. 

[32:38] Finding a place for crypto in your investment portfolio. 

[35:29] Educational resources to expand your investment horizon. 

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In this episode Nicole is going over: 

• The Amazon vs. Visa dispute
• Plaid’s acquisition of Cognito
• And Coinbase’s partnership with Mastercard to simplify NFT purchases

Interest rates, inflation, and regulations around cryptocurrencies are today’s hottest topics, but there is much more to the role of the Federal Reserve in shaping today’s economy.  In this episode of The Yield, Peter Kerr, CFA, is joined by ​​John Heltman, Editor-in-Chief of American Banker Magazine, for a discussion examining the impact of money and politics on the American investor over the last two years. 

[1:15] John’s journey to American Banker Magazine and his podcast Bankshot. 

[6:27] American Banker’s mission and the evolving journalism landscape. 

[8:23] The biggest stories in banking politics that probably aren’t on consumer radars. 

[17:07] Cryptocurrencies and the government- where and when do they intersect?  

[23:36] The independent and dependent nature of the Fed. 

[34:05] Inflation, interest rates, and how markets are absorbing the current fed rate path. 

[37:13] There is so much more to focus on with the Fed than just inflation and interest rates. 

[41:24] Details about the $600 IRS proposal. 

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Personal loans have surpassed credit card loans in recent years, but companies like LendingClub are making it possible for consumers to pay down their debts and save more.  In this episode of The Yield, Peter Kerr, CFA, and Scott Sanborn, CEO of LendingClub, discuss  reinventing the banking industry to help put millions of Americans on the path to financial success. LendingClub is the only full spectrum fintech marketplace bank at scale and has helped more than 3 million Americans save billions of dollars since it was founded in 2007. 

[1:30] Scott’s journey from e-commerce into the digital banking space. 

[7:53] The value of LendingClub within the challenger lending space. 

[11:31] How can LendingClub offer such competitive rates? 

[15:35] Regulatory considerations that impact the banking model. 

[18:25] The impact of the pandemic on LendingClub and on consumer behavior. 

[24:55] Which borrowers performed best during the pandemic, and what does the financial future hold for consumers? 

[27:24] A pandemic playbook and other secrets of effective company management. 

[31:26] Lessons learned from Scott’s advertising background and how he makes lending fun. 

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According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Stephen A. Schwarzman, CEO & Co-Founder of the Blackstone Group, is the 32nd richest person in the world. But Schwarzman didn’t make his fortune investing in stocks, he made his money as an owner of an alternative asset management company. On this bonus episode of The Yield, Yieldstreet’s Peter Kerr, CFA is joined by Bradford Pilcher from Bonaccord Capital Partners, a subsidiary of P10 Holdings, a leading provider of private market and impact investing strategies, with over $14B in AUM, for a conversation around private equity, GP stakes investing and current market opportunities.

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Startups today have more opportunities than ever before, with funding available to match their ambitions. In this episode of The Yield, Yieldstreet’s Peter Kerr, CFA and Plooto Co-Founder and CEO Hamed Abbasi discuss the future of B2B payments. As payment management platforms automate and streamline this process there are greater implications for underlying consumers and investors.  Plooto is an all-in-one B2B payments and receivable platform that provides greater financial control. 

[1:25] 70% of small businesses fail due to poor cash management, and Plooto is working to change that. 

[6:00] Defining SMBs and the factors that lead to their likelihood of succeeding. 

[12:08] A certain level of financial skills are necessary to succeed in any business. 

[15:12] Major challenges facing SMBs and expansion opportunities for Plooto.

[18:41] Eliminating the friction that stands between SMBs and their cash. 

[21:01] Blockchain and digital coins are not integrated into many SMBs — yet. 

[25:17] Insights into the gamification of investing from a pro gamer. 

[29:43] Plooto’s impressive plans for expansion. 

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