Alternative Insight Aztec Group

 Natural capital is the fourth topic for discussion in our Green Infrastructure podcast series. In the latest episode, Aztec Group’s Michele Basilico is joined by Parit Shah, Senior Product Development Manager from Climate Asset Management. During this episode, to discuss:  
 
How returns and environmental, social and climate outcomes can go hand in hand, on the right projects. How investing in natural capital can help to deliver sustainable solutions that are regenerative rather than extractive. How a nature-based carbon strategy verifies and generates carbon credits in the voluntary carbon market. How these strategies will increasingly mobilise bigger pools of capital from insurance companies, pension funds and corporates in pursuit of a net-zero future. 

Energy transition – the largest capital reallocation in history is the third topic for discussion in our four-part Green Infrastructure podcast series. In the latest episode, Aztec Group’s Ed Bellew is joined by Low Carbon founder and Chief Executive Roy Bedlow. During this episode they discuss how:  
  
The energy transition represents the largest and fastest capital reallocation in history, with $37 trillion of investment required through to 2030. Further advancement in proven renewable energy technology is creating new generation opportunities, in battery storage and next generation solar panels. The energy transition is offering exciting investment opportunities for private market investors, by blending technology and sustainability to deliver returns. 
  

Investing in sustainable supply chains is the second topic for discussion in our four-part Green Infrastructure podcast series. In the latest episode, Aztec Group’s Joane Koko Eineke is joined by Don Dimitrievich, Portfolio Manager for Energy Infrastructure Credit at Nuveen. During this episode, they discuss: 
The growth of investment opportunities in sustainable supply chain, as technology becomes more efficient and cost-effective.How green energy companies are reaching parity with traditional energy-generating sources. How legislation such as the Inflation Reduction Act is incentivising investors to support the manufacture of components for clean energy generation. The rise of infrastructure debt in providing green infra managers with capital opportunities. 

The growing might of sustainable finance is the first topic for discussion in our new, 4-part Green Infrastructure podcast series, exploring the opportunities across the depth and breadth of sustainable investments.In this first episode, Aztec Group’s Katrina Magsino is in conversation with Laetitia Hamon, Head of Sustainable Finance at the Luxembourg Stock Exchange.During this episode, they discuss:
The genesis of the Luxembourg Green Exchange, the first platform for sustainable securities launched in 2016.How the exchange has since grown to exceed one trillion dollars, and how it plans to raise the next trillion.The valuable role of technology, including artificial intelligence, in verifying the credentials of sustainable investments.The creation of a central data hub that provides an invaluable resource for investors to make informed decisions.

How are fund managers adapting their operating models amid evolving market conditions? In the latest episode of the Alternative Insight podcast, our host Ore Adegbotolu is joined by Andrew Muscat, Global Head of Finance and Accounting at Lasalle Investment Management, to speak with him about his experiences and advice on establishing the right operating model for your business.  

During this episode they discuss:
What they key considerations are when implementing any changes to your operating model.How changes in the marketplace have impacted finance and back-office operations.The pros and cons of co-sourcing.How your choice of an outsourcing partner can impact investor decisions.How to address the increased need for better data.

In the last episode of this three-part Alternative Insight podcast series, our special guests discuss what makes Luxembourg so attractive for global fund managers and investors who are planning to market their funds in the EU. Our host Stephanie Atnas is joined for the final time by Nicolas Mackel, CEO of Luxembourg for Finance, Claire Burke, Managing Director of Luxembourg at Bluegem Capital, and Peter Brown, Jurisdictional Head of Luxembourg at Aztec Group. During this episode, they discuss: 
The key attractions of Luxembourg to overseas investors The advantages of setting up funds in Luxembourg Regulatory considerations for fundraising in Europe How the EU corridor works for US managers Key considerations for Asian investors when looking to access Europe