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Alternative Fund InsightEp 52 - Hedge funds post gains and draw capital in 'historic' 2025On the agenda this episode: a review of performance and flows trends in 2025, a historic year of hedge fund growth, with Declan Quilligan, head of hedge funds at Citco. Related materials:AFI report on Citco research: https://alternativefundinsight.com/big-gains-and-returning-inflows-drive-landmark-year-for-hedge-funds-citco/Citco report: https://www.citco.com/insights/citco-2025-hedge-fund-reportDownload AFI's Multi-Strategy Outlook 2026 report, in association with Citco: https://alternativefundinsight.com/multi-strategy-outlook-2026/Hedge Fund Allocator Power List research 2025: https://alternativefundinsight.com/hedge-fund-allocator-power-list/AFI Hedge Fund Innovation Summit - view the gallery: https://alternativefundinsight.com...
2026-02-0514 min
Alternative Fund InsightEp 51 - Hedge funds close in on banner 2025 after navigating turbulent NovemberOn the agenda this episode: a review of November performance and flows trends, with Declan Quilligan, head of hedge funds at Citco, as hedge funds close in on one of their best years of recent times. Some links: AFI report on Citco research: https://alternativefundinsight.com/hedge-funds-near-banner-year-after-november-gains-and-inflows/Hedge Fund Allocator Power List research 2025: https://alternativefundinsight.com/hedge-fund-allocator-power-list/AFI Hedge Fund Innovation Summit - view the gallery: https://alternativefundinsight.com/afi-innovation-summit-2025-gallery/View our 2026 events schedule: https://alternativefundinsight.com/events/Contact the team to get...
2025-12-2210 min
Alternative Fund InsightEp 50 - Innovation in the hedge fund middle-office; October reviewOn the agenda this episode: a review of October performance and flows trends, with Declan Quilligan, head of hedge funds at Citco, and an exploration of innovation in the middle office with his colleague US-based Ryan Fitzgerald, who heads up middle office services at the firm.AFI Hedge Fund Innovation Summit - view the gallery: https://alternativefundinsight.com/afi-innovation-summit-2025-gallery/View our 2026 events schedule: https://alternativefundinsight.com/events/Contact the team to get involved! commercial@alternativefundinsight.com2025 headline partnerThis podcast is brought to...
2025-11-2815 min
Alternative Fund InsightEp 49 - Trium Capital's Tom Roderick on the macro opportunityThis week we speak to Trium Capital’s Tom Roderick, a fund manager from the in-demand world of global macro, which has been one of the sector’s strongest performing sectors this year.Talking points:1:45 - Introduction to Tom Roderick, career background.4:56 - Structured as Ucits fund; focus on strong period for global macro.8:35 - Why is it such a fertile environment for macro managers; how does it translate into alpha?11:47 - Focus on commodities, growth in opportunity, shape of market.16:37 - What does macro offe...
2025-11-0332 min
Alternative Fund InsightEp 48 - Strong Q3 puts hedge funds on course for best returns of decadeHedge funds posted a twelfth straight quarter of gains in Q3, putting the $5trn industry on course for its best calendar year of the decade. On this episode, Will dissects the latest trends in the hedge fund space with Declan Quilligan, head of hedge fund services at Citco, and explores North American trends and the firms focus on client shadow footprint reduction and workflow optimisation programs with regional head Peter Kane. Will also provides an update on the upcoming AFI Hedge Fund Innovation Summit: https://alternativefundinsight.com/afi-innovation-summit/AFI report on Citco research: https://alternativefundinsight.com...
2025-10-2917 min
Alternative Fund InsightEp 47: Future of the West - Simon Nixon on a new world order; Acceleration Summit follow-upA conversation with Simon Nixon, a senior financial journalist and leading macro thinker. Nixon, formerly the chief European commentator at the Wall Street Journal, was a keynote speaker at the AFI Acceleration Summit on 1 October and shares his thoughts in a separate conversation with Will Wainewright. Future of the West - Making sense of a new world order where power rules — and economic norms no longer apply. This briefing explores global trends in geopolitics and macroeconomics, including the impact of Trump’s trade policies, the enduring rise of China, the future of Europe and the UK in a thought-provoking fireside...
2025-10-1039 min
Alternative Fund InsightEp 46: Polina Kurdyavko, RBC BlueBay, on the EM opportunityPolina Kurdyavko, head of emerging markets and senior PM at RBC BlueBay Asset Management, was the special guest, sharing insights on her investing approach, career background and the opportunity set in EM heading into 2026. (Recorded Tuesday 7 October).1:42 — Career background and evolution.2:26 — Started career in 1998, personal family motivation.3:40 — Kurdyavko’s big-picture view on EM and why it provides a fertile hunting ground in alts.6:35 — Moving from relative to directional opportunity.8:55 — Impact of this year’s volatility and turbulence on the opportunity set going forward.14:22 — Episode sponsor: Altaira Strategic Partne...
2025-10-0932 min
Alternative Fund InsightEp 45 - Macro leads August performance; AFI Acceleration Summit previewGet 360-degree insights and agenda-setting research into hedge funds and multi-strategy with AFI membership. Email commercial@alternativefundinsight.com for corporate discounts.Follow the latest developments via our LinkedIn page. Sign up to free AFI bulletins. Get a free weekly multi-strategy update.Will interviews Declan Quilligan, head of hedge fund services at Citco, for a review of August hedge fund performance and flows trends. We also have a short preview of the AFI Acceleration Summit, coming to Mayfair on Weds 1 October. For more resources, check out:AFI:August gains...
2025-09-2414 min
Alternative Fund InsightEp 44 - Innocap CEO François Rivard on how managed accounts are transforming the hedge fund industryGet 360-degree insights and agenda-setting research into hedge funds and multi-strategy with AFI membership. Email commercial@alternativefundinsight.com for corporate discounts.Follow the latest developments via our LinkedIn page. Sign up to free AFI bulletins. Get a free weekly multi-strategy update.In this curated episode, Will interviews François Rivard, CEO at Montreal-based Innocap. Once a FoHF, Innocap is now the leading provider of dedicated managed accounts (DMAs) to the hedge fund industry with $85bn committed across 350 funds (as of start-'25). The pair discuss the drivers of growth in managed accounts and explore th...
2025-09-1744 min
Alternative Fund InsightEp 43 - July review: event-driven on the march; inside Citco's data transformation officeGet 360-degree insights and agenda-setting research into hedge funds and multi-strategy with AFI membership. Email commercial@alternativefundinsight.com for corporate discounts.Follow the latest developments via our LinkedIn page. Sign up to free AFI bulletins. Get a free weekly multi-strategy update.In this episode, Will interviews Declan Quilligan, head of hedge fund services at Citco, to review July performance and flows trends; and is joined by Peter Quinn, head of the firm's transformation office, to explore the benefits of efficient data transformation to GPs and their clients.2:00 — Discussion of strong ev...
2025-09-0817 min
Alternative Fund InsightEp 42 - Man Group CIO Greg Bond on AI adoption, multi-strategy and more at the world's largest listed hedge fund managerGet 360-degree insights and agenda-setting research into hedge funds and multi-strategy with AFI membership. Email commercial@alternativefundinsight.com for corporate discounts.Follow the latest developments via our LinkedIn page. Sign up to free AFI bulletins. Get a free weekly multi-strategy update.In this episode, Will interviews Man Group's Greg Bond in his first interview since promotion to CIO at the $193.3bn firm. Topics by timestamp:1:45 - Introduction to Greg, his career background and new role.2:33 - His take on volatility of the last few months and the role...
2025-08-0624 min
Alternative Fund InsightEp 41 - H1 hedge fund report: steady gains, private wealth inflows and increased SMA use, with Declan Quilligan, Citco's Head of Hedge Fund ServicesGet 360-degree insights and agenda-setting research into hedge funds and multi-strategy with AFI membership. Use the code PODCAST10 for a 10% discount on AFI Intelligence (first year, new subscribers only). Group discounts available for corporates: Ask Will or email commercial@alternativefundinsight.com for more details!You can subscribe to the AFI podcast on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or any other podcast app. All ratings and feedback welcome!Follow the latest developments via our LinkedIn page. Sign up to free AFI bulletins. Get a free weekly multi-strategy update.In this episode, Will...
2025-08-0317 min
Alternative Fund InsightEp 40 - Technology trends and May review with Declan Quilligan, Citco's Head of Hedge Fund ServicesGet 360-degree insights and agenda-setting research into hedge funds and multi-strategy with AFI membership. Use the code PODCAST10 for a 10% discount on AFI Intelligence (first year, new subscribers only). Group discounts available for corporates: Ask Will or email commercial@alternativefundinsight.com for more details!You can subscribe to the AFI podcast on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or any other podcast app. All ratings and feedback welcome!Follow the latest developments via our LinkedIn page. Sign up to free AFI bulletins. Get a free weekly multi-strategy update.In this episode, Will...
2025-06-3018 min
Alternative Fund InsightEp 39 - Jack Inglis, AIMA CEO, on global regulatory shifts and the future of hedge fundsGet 360-degree insights and agenda-setting research into hedge funds and multi-strategy with AFI membership. Use the code PODCAST10 for a 10% discount on AFI Intelligence (first year, new subscribers only). Group discounts available for corporates: Ask Will or email commercial@alternativefundinsight.com for more details!You can subscribe to the AFI podcast on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or any other podcast app. All ratings and feedback welcome!Follow the latest developments via our LinkedIn page. Sign up to free AFI bulletins. Get a free weekly multi-strategy update.In this episode, Will...
2025-06-1041 min
Alternative Fund InsightEp 38 - Introducing the AFI 500 hedge fund ranking, with Bill McIntoshGet 360-degree insights and agenda-setting research into hedge funds and multi-strategy with AFI membership. Use the code PODCAST10 for a 10% discount on AFI Intelligence (first year, new subscribers only). Group discounts available for corporates: Ask Will or email commercial@alternativefundinsight.com for more details!You can subscribe to the AFI podcast on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or any other podcast app. All ratings and feedback welcome!Follow the latest developments via our LinkedIn page. Sign up to free AFI bulletins. Get a free weekly multi-strategy update.In this episode, the...
2025-05-3025 min
Alternative Fund InsightEp 37 - Hedge funds advance through April volatility; with Declan Quilligan, Citco's Head of Hedge Fund ServicesGet 360-degree insights and agenda-setting research into hedge funds and multi-strategy with AFI membership. Use the code PODCAST10 for a 10% discount on AFI Intelligence (first year, new subscribers only). Group discounts available for corporates: Ask Will or email commercial@alternativefundinsight.com for more details!You can subscribe to the AFI podcast on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or any other podcast app. All ratings and feedback welcome!Follow the latest developments via our LinkedIn page. Sign up to free AFI bulletins. Get a free weekly multi-strategy update.This week on the...
2025-05-2216 min
Alternative Fund InsightEp 36 - Q1 trends with Declan Quilligan, Citco's Head of Hedge Fund ServicesGet 360-degree insights and agenda-setting research into hedge funds and multi-strategy with AFI membership. Use the code PODCAST10 for a 10% discount on AFI Intelligence (first year, new subscribers only). Group discounts available for corporates: Ask Will or email commercial@alternativefundinsight.com for more details!You can subscribe to the AFI podcast on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or any other podcast app. All ratings and feedback welcome!Follow the latest developments via our LinkedIn page. Sign up to free AFI bulletins. Get a free weekly multi-strategy update.This week on the...
2025-05-1118 min
Alternative Fund InsightEp 35 - IRF founder Edward Blad reveals how independent research providers help hedge fundsGet 360-degree insights and agenda-setting research into hedge funds and multi-strategy with AFI membership. Use the code PODCAST10 for a 10% discount on AFI Intelligence (first year, new subscribers only). Group discounts available for corporates: https://alternativefundinsight.com/membership-options/ Ask Will or email commercial@alternativefundinsight.com for more details!Discover the 25 most influential global hedge fund allocators: https://alternativefundinsight.com/power25-hedge-fund-allocator-ranking-2024/You can subscribe to the AFI podcast on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or any other podcast app. All feedback welcome! If you enjoyed this or other episodes please subscribe, leave a rating...
2025-04-2419 min
Peregrine Podcast: Marketing LeadersEp. 12: Will WainewrightIn our 12th episode, Peregrine's Bill McIntosh talks to Will Wainewright, the founder of Alternative Fund Insight, and a respected hedge fund commentator and former editor of EuroHedge. They discuss the newly christened AFI 500 survey which ranks the largest hedge funds worldwide.
2025-04-1723 min
Alternative Fund InsightEp 34 - Donald Pepper, Trium Capital's head of multi-strategy, on cultivating trading talent and the role of hedge fundsGet 360-degree insights and agenda-setting research into hedge funds and multi-strategy with AFI membership. Use the code PODCAST10 for a 10% discount on AFI Intelligence (first year, new subscribers only). Group discounts available for corporates: https://alternativefundinsight.com/membership-options/ Ask Will or email commercial@alternativefundinsight.com for more details!Donald Pepper, co-CEO and head of multi-strategy at Trium Capital, takes listeners inside the growth of the London firm, which has doubled assets to $3bn in the past 18 months, on the latest AFI podcast.Discover the 25 most influential global hedge fund allocators: https://alternativefundinsight.com...
2025-04-1334 min
Alternative Fund InsightEp 33 - Pictet Asset Management's Doc Horn on a unique approach to multi-strategyGet 360-degree insights and agenda-setting research into hedge funds and multi-strategy with AFI membership. Use the code PODCAST10 for a 10% discount on AFI Intelligence (first year, new subscribers only). Group discounts available for corporates: https://alternativefundinsight.com/membership-options/ Ask Will or email commercial@alternativefundinsight.com for more details!Doc Horn, hedge fund industry veteran and head of the $7bn Total Return equities unit at Pictet Asset Management, joins episode 33 of the AFI podcast. He discusses the outlook in equity strategies, allocator trends and how Pictet stands out with a different approach in the multi-strategy segment. Its...
2025-02-2628 min
The Long-Short99. Hedge funds and the media: Friends or foes?The hedge fund industry has always intrigued the general public, making eye-catching headlines and inspiring bestselling books and hit TV shows. But, when it comes to media engagement, many fund managers remain hesitant. In this episode of The Long-Short, host Drew explores the complex and sometimes fraught relationship between the financial press and hedge fund managers. Our guest is long-time hedge fund reporter Will Wainewright, founder of Alternative Fund Insight, who shares insider tips on what makes a hedge fund story newsworthy, how firms can build strong media relationships the right way, and the common pit...
2025-02-1937 min
Alternative Fund InsightEp 32 - Mark Dowding, Bluebay fixed-income CIO, on how the political informs the macroeconomic in 2025Political turbulence and macroeconomic volatility make it a great environment for active fixed-income investors, says Mark Dowding, CIO of RBC BlueBay's $130bn fixed-income unit. Joining episode 32 of the AFI podcast, Dowding explains why relative value investing is well suited to the volatility and dissects the implications of Trump's second term for markets and macroeconomics.It is a fascinating insight into his trading approach, particularly how political research informs his trades, and outlook across different asset classes in 2025, more than three decades after he started his career in 1993. See topics and listen links below.See show notes...
2025-02-0540 min
Alternative Fund InsightEp 31 - Goldman Sachs Asset Management and PivotalPath on the positive hedge fund outlook in 2025In a special episode recorded at the start of 2025, AFI founder and podcast host Will Wainewright is joined by Richard Quigley and Jon Caplis, industry leaders from Goldman Sachs Asset Management and PivotalPath, to review hedge fund performance and look ahead to key trends in asset allocation, launches and other key areas which will shape 2025. See show notes and bios below.Discover the 25 most influential global hedge fund allocators: https://alternativefundinsight.com/power25-hedge-fund-allocator-ranking-2024/You can subscribe to the AFI podcast on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or any other podcast app. All feedback...
2025-01-2339 min
Alternative Fund InsightEp 30 - Christian Dery, head of macro strategy at CFM, on why all roads lead to fiscal in 2025Discover the 25 most influential global hedge fund allocators: https://alternativefundinsight.com/power25-hedge-fund-allocator-ranking-2024/In episode 6 of the second series of the AFI podcast, host Will Wainewright is joined by Christian Dery, head of macro strategy at CFM, the Paris-based firm - one of the ten largest quantitative hedge fund managers in the world: https://alternativefundinsight.com/power-list-quant-hedge-fund-top-10-in-2024/You can subscribe to the AFI podcast on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or any other podcast app. All feedback welcome! If you enjoyed this or other episodes please subscribe, leave a rating and review.
2025-01-2050 min
Alternative Fund InsightEp 29 - Two Seas Capital founder Sina Toussi on his unique event-driven strategyDiscover the 25 most influential global hedge fund allocators: https://alternativefundinsight.com/power25-hedge-fund-allocator-ranking-2024/In episode 5 of the second series of the AFI podcast, host Will Wainewright is joined by Sina Toussi, founder and CIO at US event-driven manager Two Seas Capital, which trades on legal and regulatory catalysts. See topics covered in the notes at the bottom of this section.You can subscribe to the AFI podcast on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or any other podcast app. All feedback welcome! If you enjoyed this or other episodes please subscribe, leave a rating and...
2025-01-0537 min
Alternative Fund InsightEp 28 - Explainer: Why 2024 has been the year of the managed accountStart by signing up to AFI's FREE weekly intel newsletter: alternativefundinsight.com/newsletter-sign-up/In episode 4 of the second series of the AFI podcast, founder and host Will Wainewright brings you the first "Hedge Fund Explainer" - focused on why 2024 has been the year of the managed account. This trend has been driven by changing LP/GP power dynamics and the increased use of external allocations by multi-manager platforms.You can subscribe to the AFI podcast on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or any other podcast app. All feedback welcome! If you enjoyed this or...
2024-12-2908 min
Alternative Fund InsightEp 27 - Broad Reach's Brad Wickens on global impact of Trump 2.0 and systematic investing in EMStart by signing up to AFI's FREE weekly intel newsletter: alternativefundinsight.com/newsletter-sign-up/In episode 3 of the second series of the AFI podcast, host Will Wainewright is joined by Brad Wickens, a veteran emerging markets-focused hedge fund manager and founder of Broad Reach Investment Management, a $2bn firm based in London. See topics covered in the notes at the bottom of this section.Information about the EMPower charity mentioned and supported by Brad: https://empowerweb.org/You can subscribe to the AFI podcast on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or any...
2024-12-2036 min
Alternative Fund InsightEp 26 - NorthWall Capital founder Fabian Chrobog on opportunities in European private creditStart by signing up to AFI's FREE weekly intel newsletter: alternativefundinsight.com/newsletter-sign-up/*In episode 2 of the second series of the AFI podcast, host Will Wainewright is joined by Fabian Chrobog, founder of North Wall Capital, a near-€2bn private credit manager based in London. See topics covered in the notes at the bottom of this section.You can subscribe to the AFI podcast on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or any other podcast app. All feedback welcome! If you enjoyed this or other episodes please subscribe, leave a rating and review....
2024-12-1028 min
Alternative Fund InsightEp 25 - Winton co-CIO Simon Judes on performance trends, innovation and the future in CTA investingStart by signing up to AFI's FREE weekly intel newsletter: alternativefundinsight.com/newsletter-sign-up/*In the first episode of the second series of the AFI podcast, host Will Wainewright is joined by Simon Judes, co-CIO at Winton, a $13bn systematic specialist hedge fund in London. See topics covered in the notes below.You can subscribe to the AFI podcast on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or any other podcast app. All feedback welcome! If you enjoyed this or other episodes please subscribe, leave a rating and review.Contact Will: will@alternativefundinsight.com...
2024-12-0330 min
Hedge Fund HuddleOn the Record: A journalistic view of hedge fundsOpen up a financial publication on any given day and more often than not you will find a story about a hedge fund. Whether good or bad news, these stories can possibly influence market moves. In our latest episode of the Hedge Fund Huddle, we speak to two financial journalists who give us an inside look into hedge fund reporting. Have a listen as Jamie goes on the record with Nell Mackenzie, EMEA Hedge Fund Correspondent, Reuters and Will Wainewright, Head of Research, Hedgeweek and Host, AFI podcast.
2024-09-1342 min
Alternative Fund InsightEp 24 - HFR president Ken Heinz on hedge fund returns, flows, fees and more*Discover a new world of alternative investment insight and business intelligence — AFI membership is now available. Start by signing up to the FREE weekly intel newsletter: alternativefundinsight.com/newsletter-sign-up/*In today's episode, Will is joined by Ken Heinz, president at HFR, for a conversation about the hedge fund industry outlook for performance, flows, fees and more.On the agenda: 2023 performance analysis and 2024 outlook; LP appetite for active management; strategy preferences, topped by credit; deep-dives on launch market, multi-manager trends and fees. This episode is brought to you in association with the Independent Research Forum, enabling professional investors to access a wi...
2024-02-2526 min
Alternative Fund InsightEp 23 - Shiloh Bates on the CLO investing opportunity*Discover a new world of alternative investment insight and business intelligence — AFI membership is now available. Start by signing up to the FREE weekly intel newsletter: https://alternativefundinsight.com/newsletter-sign-up/*In today's episode, Will is joined by Shiloh Bates, CIO at Flat Rock Global and author of new book, CLO Investing: With an Emphasis on CLO Equity & BB Notes: https://www.amazon.co.uk/CLO-Investing-Emphasis-Equity-Notes/dp/1642376566On the agenda in today's podcast: The CLO investing opportunity and its resurgence in the years since the 08/09 crisis.This episode is brought to you in association with the Independent Research Forum, enabling professional in...
2024-01-3022 min
Alternative Fund InsightEp 22: Jon Caplis, PivotalPath, on performance trends and LP priorities in a higher rate environmentWill is joined by Jon Caplis, founder at PivotalPath in New York, to dissect hedge fund performance trends and LP priorities heading into 2024. On the agenda:- Jon's industry background and how he came to start PivotalPath, which empowers institutional investors with the ability to conduct the full cycle of hedge fund investment due diligence- Analysis of hedge fund performance this year- How higher rates affect LP expectations, and create performance tailwinds for some strategies- The future of the multi-strategy approach in the new environment- Investor preference for liquidity and areas of interest heading into next yearThis episode provides mission-critical...
2023-11-2927 min
Alternative Fund InsightEpisode 21 - Sona Menon, Cambridge Associates on current trends in asset allocationWill is joined by Sona Menon, partner at Cambridge Associates in Boston, for an invaluable insight into the work of outsourced CIOs and current trends in asset allocation. As head of Cambridge Associates' Pension Practice for North America she is responsible for over $20bn in institutional assets. We explore her work making investment decisions for endowments, foundations, healthcare institutions and pensions.This episode provides GPs and others in the industry with a great insight into current allocator thinking.*Discover a new world of alternative investment insight and business intelligence — AFI membership is now available. Head to alternativefundinsight.com/membership for mo...
2023-10-0830 min
Alternative Fund InsightEpisode 20 - AIMA chief Jack Inglis on the "existential threat" to hedge fundsJack Inglis, CEO of industry trade group AIMA, the Alternative Investment Management Association, joined the AFI podcast for a fascinating briefing on the regulatory environment facing hedge funds and other asset managers. Describing the "existential threat" posed by changes to the broker-dealer definition, he explains why it is now the most challenging outlook on a regulatory level since he took on the role.This episode is brought to you in association with the Independent Research Forum, enabling professional investors toaccess a wide range of high-quality independent research. AFI recommends the Cut, its fortnightly newsletter, highlighting the latest original and thought-provoking...
2023-07-2536 min
Alternative Fund InsightEpisode 19 - Dave Fishwick, global macro hedge fund manager, M&G Investments*Discover a new world of alternative investment insight and business intelligence — AFI membership is now available. Head to alternativefundinsight.com/membership for more information*Dave Fishwick, manager of the long-running Episode global macro strategy at M&G Investments, joins the podcast for a live conversation in Frankfurt, recorded at the inaugural Alternative Investment Congress, staged by Capinside (https://capinside.com/).This episode is brought to you in association with the Independent Research Forum, enabling professional investors toaccess a wide range of high-quality independent research. AFI recommends the Cut, its fortnightly newsletter, highlighting the latest original and thought-provoking research. www.independentresearchforum.co...
2023-07-1137 min
Alternative Fund InsightEpisode 18 - Alex Band of Partners Capital on building portfolios for endowments/foundations and FOs*Discover a new world of alternative investment insight and business intelligence — AFI membership is now available. Head to alternativefundinsight.com/membership for more information*Alex Band, partner and CIO at Partners Capital in Boston, an outsourced investment office for endowments, foundations and family offices, shared his views on the asset allocation outlook across private and public markets in episode 18 of the AFI podcast. Here is the listening guide:1:55 mins - Alex Band’s introduction to Partners Capital3:21 - Big-picture current market view5:48 - What will propel next era of returns?6:39 - What are clients saying at the moment?9:04 - Public mark...
2023-06-0531 min
Alternative Fund InsightEpisode 17: Marc Rubinstein, the Lansdowne portfolio manager turned financial author*Discover a new world of alternative investment insight and business intelligence — AFI membership now available. Head to alternativefundinsight.com/membership for more information*This episode is brought to you in association with SCALE Global Summit, a new event shaping the future of capital, innovation and the global economy, held from May 22nd – 25th at the Bellagio in Las Vegas. AFI is proud to be a knowledge partner of the event - head to www.scaleglobalsummit.com for more information and details on how to attend.Our second industry partner for this episode is the Independent Research Forum, helping investors throughout the...
2023-05-0427 min
Alternative Fund InsightEpisode 16: Muddy Waters' Carson Block on UK short-selling overhaul*Discover a new world of alternative investment insight and business intelligence — AFI membership now available. Head to alternativefundinsight.com/membership for more information*Activist short-seller Carson Block joined episode 16 of the AFI podcast, giving his views on the UK’s post-Brexit review of short-selling regulation, why he thinks Europe was wrong to intervene after the crisis and the outlook for Muddy Waters and his strategy in 2023.You can subscribe to the AFI podcast on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or any other podcast app.*The AFI podcast is building an engaged industry audience — do let me know if you want to access...
2023-03-2337 min
Alternative Fund InsightEpisode 15 - The hedge fund activism outlook with Maiya Keidan, Thomson Reuters*Discover a new world of alternative investment insight and business intelligence — AFI membership now available. Head to alternativefundinsight.com/membership for more information*Maiya Keidan, who covered the hedge fund industry in London for HFM and Thomson Reuters before taking up her current role as Canada M&A and funds correspondent in Toronto, joined the AFI podcast to discuss the outlook for hedge fund activists in episode 15.She discussed regulatory changes which could boost the strategy, the rise in M&A and how Canada's hedge fund industry compares to London.You can subscribe to the AFI podcast on iTunes, Apple Po...
2023-02-2015 min
Alternative Fund InsightEpisode 14 - UBP's Kier Boley on the hedge fund outlook and strategies of interest*Discover a new world of alternative investment insight and business intelligence — AFI membership now available. Head to alternativefundinsight.com/membership-options for more information*In episode 14 of the AFI podcast, Will Wainewright is joined by Kier Boley, co-head and CIO of the Alternative Investment Solutions business at Union Bancaire Privée, which has about $16bn in alternatives.He gave an allocator's view on preferred hedge fund strategies in 2023, placed industry performance in historical context and delivered his verdict on the industry hot-topic of multi-strategy fees.You can subscribe to the AFI podcast on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or any other podcast app...
2023-02-0624 min
Alternative Fund InsightEpisode 13 - Allocator Investcorp-Tages co-CEOs on their hedge fund priorities in 2023*Discover a new world of alternative investment insight and business intelligence — AFI membership now available. Head to alternativefundinsight.com/membership-options for more information*In the latest AFI episode, Will Wainewright is joined by Salvatore Cordaro and Lionel Erdely, co-CEOs at Investcorp-Tages, the seasoned hedge fund allocators and seeding specialists.They explain why they are bullish on the case for hedge fund investment after last year’s market turmoil and shared plans for 2023, including possible new areas of investment.You can subscribe to the AFI podcast on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or any other podcast app.*The AFI podcast is building an e...
2023-01-3041 min
Alternative Fund InsightEpisode 12 - Aspect Capital CEO Anthony Todd on trend-following's resurgence in 2022In the twelfth episode of Alternative Fund Insight, Will Wainewright is joined by Anthony Todd, CEO and co-founder at Aspect Capital in London. He discussed the stunning performance by CTAs last year, which coincided with Aspect's 25th anniversary, and shared the firm's main research priorities going forward in the first AFI episode of 2023.You can subscribe to the AFI podcast on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or any other podcast app.*The AFI podcast is building an engaged industry audience — do let me know if you want to access it through a commercial partnership in 2023*All feedback welcome! If you enjoyed th...
2023-01-0925 min
Alternative Fund InsightEpisode 11 - Pia-Ramona Wojtinnek on GSA Capital's strategy shift and her journey into financeIn the eleventh episode of Alternative Fund Insight, Will Wainewright is joined by Pia-Ramona Wojtinnek, head of strategy at GSA Capital in London. She discussed her journey into quantitative finance and GSA's own change in strategy in the final AFI episode of 2022.You can subscribe to the AFI podcast on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or any other podcast app.*The AFI podcast is building an engaged industry audience — do let me know if you want to access it through a commercial partnership in 2023*All feedback welcome. If you enjoyed this or other episodes please leave a rating or review.Contact Wi...
2022-12-2225 min
Alternative Fund InsightEpisode 10 - CFM chairman Jean-Philippe Bouchaud on the science behind systematicIn the tenth episode of Alternative Fund Insight, Will Wainewright is joined by Jean-Philippe Bouchaud, co-founder and chairman at $10bn quant firm Capital Fund Management.A physicist by training and a pioneer in the world of quantitative finance, Bouchaud has overseen the growth of Paris-based CFM to one of the world's largest quant hedge funds.He discusses his career in finance, the shape of CFM today, the importance to the firm of academic research and why they decided to avoid crypto risk in the portfolio. Here is a listening guide to the episode:1.57: Shape of CFM today2.45: Why has it...
2022-12-0533 min
Alternative Fund InsightEpisode 9 - Stuart Fiertz on Cheyne's shift, UK outlook and future of alternativesIn the ninth episode of Alternative Fund Insight, Will Wainewright is joined by Stuart Fiertz, co-founder and president at $10bn London firm Cheyne Capital Management.One of the leading figures in the European alternatives industry, Fiertz co-founded Cheyne Capital with Jonathan Lourie in 2000. Since the financial crisis the firm has pivoted towards private credit and other areas of alternatives, while retaining a foothold in hedge.Here is a listening guide to the episode:1:47 - Cheyne’s development and strategy shift since the financial crisis3:50 - Favoured current opportunities5:39 - The case for alternatives into 20237:38 - Will 60:40 losses spark inflows to al...
2022-11-1429 min
Alternative Fund InsightEpisode 8 - HITE Hedge on energy market turbulence and contributing to the climate transitionIn the eighth episode of Alternative Fund Insight, Will Wainewright is joined by James Jampel and Matt Niblack, co-CIOs at energy-focused firm HITE Hedge Asset Management.In this exclusive interview, the pair give an insight into trading this year’s historic market turbulence; explain how hedge funds can contribute to the climate transition; argue that shorting companies should count as ESG; and reveal their approach to succession planning. The US manager runs $700m and specialises in market-neutral strategies.You can subscribe to the AFI podcast on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or any other podcast app.*The AFI podcast is building an...
2022-10-3128 min
SMM - Single Malt MarathonersEpisode 127John, Kelly and Will this week!We talk through this week's training and then get onto Will's awesome LDN block and going into SNOD marathon.Kelly's Corner: We talk about tapering.Patron Shoutouts are back: Legend Jac Wainewright gets a shoutout this week.AND - we have an interview with Southville runnner, UTMB finisher, Otto Karhunen!Have a good week all,Cheers,The SMM Team
2022-10-191h 49
Alternative Fund InsightEpisode 7 - Courtney Birnbaum on how LPs can drive change in diversity and ESGIn the seventh episode of Alternative Fund Insight, Will Wainewright is joined by Courtney Birnbaum, director of sustainability at New York-based, women-led investment firm Corbin Capital Partners.The $8.3bn LP, which specialises in multi-strategy hedge funds and opportunistic credit investing, takes a proactive approach to diversity and ESG issues, which Birnbaum explains in this exclusive interview.You can subscribe to the AFI podcast on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or any other podcast app.*The AFI podcast is building an engaged industry audience — do let me know if you want to access it through a commercial partnership in 2023.*Contact Will: will@al...
2022-10-1021 min
Alternative Fund InsightEpisode 6 - Anthony Scaramucci on crypto, hedge funds and politicsIn the sixth episode of Alternative Fund Insight, Will Wainewright is joined by Anthony Scaramucci, the founder of SkyBridge Capital, organiser of the SALT conference and crypto evangelist.Recorded in New York earlier this month, we discuss SkyBridge’s deal with Sam Bankman-Fried’s crypto exchange FTX, why he remains bullish on the digital asset sector and his negative outlook on hedge funds. We also delve into lessons learned from his decades in finance and short-lived tenure as President Trump’s White House communications secretary.You can subscribe to the AFI podcast on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or any other podcas...
2022-09-2628 min
Alternative Fund InsightEpisode 5 - David Magerman on Renaissance years and venture capitalIn the fifth episode of Alternative Fund Insight, Will Wainewright is joined by David Magerman, a venture capitalist with Differential Ventures and former quantitative hedge fund manager with Renaissance Technologies.Magerman joined Renaissance in 1995 and helped found the equities trading group. He spent about two decades during two spells at Jim Simons’ firm, widely seen as the most successful quantitative hedge fund in history, until 2017. He is now managing partner and chief technology officer at Differential Ventures.You can subscribe to the AFI podcast on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or any other podcast app.Contact Will: will@alternativefundinsight.comVisit the we...
2022-09-0528 min
Alternative Fund InsightEpisode 4: Macro manager Eric Lonergan on his 'manifesto' for Extinction RebellionIn the fourth episode of Alternative Fund Insight, Will Wainewright is joined by Eric Lonergan, a macro hedge fund manager with M&G Investments, policy economist and author.His latest book, SuperCharge Me, provides a policy action plan to speed up decarbonisation and can be seen as something of a manifesto for campaign group Extinction Rebellion. Lonergan also gave his thoughts on the ESG debate, macro investing environment, and explained how his work in policy complements his hedge fund work, and vice versa.You can subscribe to the AFI podcast on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify or any other podcast app...
2022-08-2231 min
Alternative Fund InsightEpisode 3: Patrick Ghali on hedge fund performance; Ludovica Brignola on Dubai debateIn the third episode of Alternative Fund Insight, Will Wainewright is joined by Patrick Ghali, managing partner of hedge fund advisory firm Sussex & Partners; and Ludovica Brignola, a financial journalist based in Istanbul.Ghali gives his take on hedge fund performance this year, which has drawn negative headlines but provided important diversification for some investors at a time of volatile markets. ESG, Japan and the start-up market also feature in a broad discussion.Brignola, who has reported on hedge funds in London, the Middle-East and beyond, analyses the debate over Dubai as an emerging hedge fund hub. Why are some...
2022-08-0731 min
Alternative Fund InsightEpisode 2: Sebastian Mallaby on venture cap, Tiger Global and macro's momentIn the second episode of Alternative Fund Insight, Will Wainewright is joined by Sebastian Mallaby, a leading financial author and the Paul A. Volcker senior fellow for international economics at the Council on Foreign Relations.Mallaby wrote the definitive history of hedge funds, More Money than God (2010), and this year published Power Law, which tells the story of venture capital. The latter has been a must-read in Silicon Valley, on Wall Street and beyond.Mallaby combines deep research with incredible access to leading names: for instance, gleaning nuggets from Julian Robertson for his hedge fund book and Chase Coleman for...
2022-07-1728 min
Alternative Fund InsightEpisode 1: Dan McCrum on hedge funds and fall of WirecardIn the first episode of Alternative Fund Insight, Will Wainewright is joined by Dan McCrum of the Financial Times, who spent years reporting on Wirecard, the online payments company at the heart of an epic short-selling battle. Wirecard imploded in 2020 after auditors discovered a 1.9 billion euro hole in its accounts - but only after years of dogged detective work by a band of hedge funds and a reporter who put his career on the line to nail the story.We explore some of the themes in Dan's new book, Money Men, revealing fascinating, and at times astonishing, details about the...
2022-06-3032 min
The Poisoners' CabinetEp 17 - Thomas Griffiths Wainewright & The Artist's LamentGet ready for celebrity spotting, Regency England style, as we tell the tale of the incredible character that was Thomas Griffiths Wainewright - author, artist and serial killer????Was this certified Dandy really a cold-blooded killer, were the tales of his poison ring true, and will you ever recover from hearing his outrageous pen names?This week's secret ingredient is...art! This week's sources include Pen, Pencil and Poison by Oscar Wilde, Headstuff with Ciaran Conliffe, and many others. Get cocktails and historic true crime tales every week with Th...
2020-06-1251 min