Empowering Investment Insights with Fiera Capital
In this insightful episode of the Dakota Live! podcast, host Robert Morier welcomes Majlinda Kamberi, Senior Investment Officer with Fiera Capital. Majlinda, an industry veteran in private market solutions, shares her extensive knowledge and experience in private market investing. We discuss Majlinda's role at Fiera Capital, where she oversees the private market solutions team. She delves into the intricacies of portfolio construction, investment due diligence, and the unique challenges of managing investments in private credit, real estate, agriculture, timberland, infrastructure, and private equity.
Majlinda's approach is analytical and comprehensive, focusing on bottom-up analysis and risk assessment. Her experience shines as she explains how Fiera Capital navigates the complex landscape of private market strategies, illustrating the firm's commitment to delivering optimized and diversified portfolio solutions.
Fiera Capital is a Canadian asset management firm that provides investment management services. The company was founded in September 2003 and is headquartered in Montreal, Quebec. Fiera Capital offers customized solutions to clients in North America, Europe, and Asia. As of September 30, 2023, Fiera Capital has over $114.9 billion in assets under management. The company invests in multiple asset classes, including public and private markets.
Along the way, Majlinda articulates Fiera Capital's approach to sustainability into their investment analysis. This discussion provides valuable insights into how sustainable investment considerations are increasingly influencing asset valuation and investment decisions. The discussion highlights Fiera Capital's efforts in promoting sustainable practices in their investment strategies, aligning with global efforts to foster a more responsible and ethical financial industry.
Key Highlights of the Episode Include:
Understanding Private Market Investments: Majlinda delves into the complexities of managing diverse portfolios, including private credit, real estate, and sustainable investments.
Sustainable Investing Decoded: Discover how Fiera Capital integrates sustainability factors into their investment strategies, pushing the boundaries of traditional asset management.
Navigating Challenges in Investment Management: Learn from Majlinda's extensive experience in due diligence, risk assessment, and portfolio optimization.
A Personal Journey: Get inspired by Majlinda's unique story. At a relatively young age, Majlinda faced challenges that many of us could scarcely imagine. Arriving to the United States as a refugee of war, she describes the opportunity of "being granted a second chance at life." This pivotal moment was not just a shift in geography but a transformation of fate.
Throughout our conversation, Majlinda shares invaluable insights on resilience in the face of adversity, the importance of embracing opportunities, and the transformative power of a positive mindset.
Grab your passports (and notebooks) for this insightful conversation.
Disclaimer:
Information provided in this discussion should not be considered an offer or solicitation with respect to any of Fiera Capital’s offerings. Fiera Capital Corporation does not provide investment advice to U.S. clients or offer investment advisory services in the US. In the US, asset management services are provided by Fiera Capital’s affiliates who are investment advisers that are registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission or exempt from registration. Registration with the SEC does not imply a certain level of skill or training. In other jurisdictions, investment management services are provided by Fiera Capital’s affiliates who are appropriately registered or exempt therefrom in the relevant jurisdiction.
