Beyond Alpha

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Beyond Alpha is the #1 podcast for ops leaders in investment management. Brought to you by Enfusion, the podcast features the top talent in the industry discussing everything from front office investment trends to back office best practices. You'll learn about market trends, new innovations, and powerful stories that help you improve operations to create alpha. Our host, Labib Mahfouz, brings over 25 years of experience in the financial industry, including serving as COO for three different funds. New episodes are released every other week.

  1. 26 MAR

    Building a Flexible Data Architecture

    Featured Guests: Mike Christman, Managing Director, Operations, RTW Investments Gerard Miller, Co-founder and Chief Revenue Officer, Hedgineer As investment firms move into new asset classes, they're under pressure to rethink their operating models and build a data architecture that supports complex strategies. We break down the key components of building scalable data systems: Creating adaptable data systems that support changing business demands.Building a solid data plan that focuses on organization and integration from day one.Avoiding future headaches by ensuring consistent data systems with a strategic approach.

    44 min

  2. 6 MAR

    Preparing for the U.S. Regulatory Reset

    Featuring: Carlo di Florio, President, ACA Group Jennifer Han, Chief Legal Officer and Head of Global Regulatory Affairs, Managed Funds Association We dive into the shifting regulatory landscape under the new administration. We explore the changing priorities of the SEC and the implications for asset managers. Discover how to adapt effectively to this new era.  Highlights:  - The SEC's plans under Acting Chair Uyeda and incoming Chair Paul Atkins, and how asset managers can keep pace. - Regulators' decreased emphasis on policies and procedures and a greater focus on protecting retail investors from bad actors. - Considerations for emerging technologies like blockchain, tokenization, AI, and how firms can stay ahead.

    39 min

  3. 16 ENE

    The Next Generation of Compliance

    To kick off season three, we explore how the role of Chief Compliance Officer has evolved from traditional risk management to becoming strategic business partners. Our guests Scott MacDonald from Capital Allocators and George Lin from Enfusion discuss how CCOs are navigating unprecedented regulatory changes, leveraging technology, and transforming compliance into a value driver for investment firms. We dive deep into the impact of recent SEC mandates, developing effective compliance manuals, the integration of alternative and traditional strategies, and how compliance professionals can stay ahead in an increasingly complex regulatory landscape. Featured Guests  Scott MacDonald, Host, Investment Management Operations Podcast George Lin, Managing Director, Product Management, Enfusion

    38 min

  4. 05/12/2024

    The Post-Election Market Impact

    Featured Guests: Manas Chawla, CEO and Founder of London Politica Phil Suttle, Founder of Suttle Economics With dozens of elections impacting billions of voters, 2024 was a year of sweeping political change. The morning after the U.S. election, Labib sat down with two experts to discuss the impact of the electoral results on global markets. Learn how inflation influenced the electorate's decision to unseat incumbents across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. We explore the potential market disruptions and shifts in economic policies. From regulation to geopolitics, central banking policies to trade agreements, we break down what these elections might mean for the future.

    36 min

  5. 08/11/2024

    The Emerging Use Cases for Blockchain

    Featured Guests: Anton Katz, Co-Founder and CEO at Talos Michael Ashby, CEO of ALGOQUANT We dive into the world of blockchain and its growing use cases in financial markets. Labib, Michael, and Anton discuss crypto, stablecoins, tokenization, and how institutional players are adopting blockchain into their portfolios. Learn how this developing tech can enable a 24/7 market and the benefits of instantaneous settlement, which can significantly reduce counterparty risk. We also touch on the search for regulatory clarity around blockchain. Disclaimer: Neither Talos Global, Inc. nor any of its affiliates is an investment advisor or broker/dealer. This does not constitute an offer to buy or sell, or a promotion or recommendation of, any digital asset, security, derivative, commodity, financial instrument or product or trading strategy. This is not intended to constitute investment advice or a recommendation to make (or refrain from making) any kind of investment decision and may not be relied on as such.

    37 min

  6. 23/10/2024

    Investigating the Future of Asset Management

    Featured Guest – Ross Tremblay, Managing Director and Asset Management Lead at Accenture Join Labib and Ross Tremblay as they delve into the transformative changes facing asset managers today. Drawing insights from “The Future of Asset Management,” a comprehensive report co-authored by Ross, they explore the industry's current landscape and the road ahead.  They cover the rise of alternative investments, the shift from active to passive management, and the increasing role of technology in enhancing operational infrastructures. Learn about key trends shaping asset management for 2025 and beyond.

    35 min

  7. 20/09/2024

    South Africa's New Investment Frontier

    South African hedge funds attracted record net inflows of $340M in 2023 as regulatory reforms brought new opportunities.    In episode 20, we sit down with two experts from the South African investment community to explore how managers navigate opportunities and challenges in the region.  Labib is joined by Yonela Makwetu, CIO of AIP Capital Management based in Cape Town, and Maurice Madiba, Head of Primary Markets for the Johannesburg Stock Exchange.    Our conversation dives deep into regional trends, including new regulations in the South African hedge fund space, the impact on offshore allocations of retirement funds, and the migration of money from public to private markets.

    41 min

  8. 05/09/2024

    Building a Career in Investment Management

    In episode 19, we unlock the secrets of career development in investment management. What are the keys to growing your career in both buy-side and sell-side firms? Join two industry veterans as they unpack the critical decisions and diverse pathways they took to career success. Martin Miner, Managing Director of Operations at Enfusion, shares his lessons from thirty years of building operations teams at buy-side firms. Andrew Gordner, Head of Americas Client Services at Enfusion, describes how he navigated the sell-side world from joining Enfusion as a recent college graduate to a senior leadership role as Head of Client Services in the Americas.

    42 min
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Beyond Alpha is the #1 podcast for ops leaders in investment management. Brought to you by Enfusion, the podcast features the top talent in the industry discussing everything from front office investment trends to back office best practices. You'll learn about market trends, new innovations, and powerful stories that help you improve operations to create alpha. Our host, Labib Mahfouz, brings over 25 years of experience in the financial industry, including serving as COO for three different funds. New episodes are released every other week.

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    Enfusion
  • Años de actividad
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodios
    26
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