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Damian Cilmi is joined by Dr. John Seo, a trailblazer in the Catastrophe Bond market and co-founder of Fermat, as they discuss the fundamentals of catastrophe bonds, their typical maturities, the types of natural disasters they cover, and the returns they offer. Dr. Seo provides insight into the roles insurance and reinsurance companies, as well as government agencies, play in issuing these bonds.They discuss the market's evolution into a $100 billion industry which is characterised by liquid...

Praemium’s Damian Cilmi is joined by LaSalle Investment Management’s Managing Director Matt Sgrizzi for a discussion on the 'Great Tightening Cycle.' In this episode Matt sheds light on how the legacy of financial stress in real estate has historically unfolded into rewarding opportunities, particularly within the robust world of real estate investment. The conversations turns to the future of office leasing, the booming data centre sector, and the shift in retail real estate towar...

Unlock the potential of corporate credit investments as we join forces with Samantha from Ares Credit Group in a fascinating conversation that promises to shift your perspective on personal finance. We're not just talking government bonds here – imagine a portfolio enhanced with liquid credit instruments like leveraged loans, high yield bonds, and CLOs. These aren't your average investment vehicles; they're the financial world's high-performance sports cars, offering the thrill of significant...

Discover how to navigate the dynamic private equity landscape and unlock the secrets of sophisticated investment strategies with our guest, Jose Luis Gonzalez Pastor, Managing Director at Neuburger Berman. In an era where market uncertainties loom large, we dissect private equity's resilience and its growing allure to investors, from high-net-worth individuals to retail investors seeking portfolio diversification. Venture further into the world of private equity with us as we break down ...

Bond-market veteran Charlie Jamieson returns to share his insights on today's radically transformed fixed income sphere. We first had Charlie on the show in 2020, but since there have been seismic economic shifts, from inflation's ascent to the impact of swift rate hikes, Charlie dissects the complex factors influencing markets. Despite volatily, higher yields signaling fresh opportunities, his forward-focused analysis equips advisers to navigate uncertainty. Gain an expert perspective o...

In this episode, we delve into the ever-changing landscape of Managed Accounts. Our guest, Mike Martel from State Street Global Advisors, brings over three decades of experience in the investment management field to provide expert insights. This episode is a window into the past and future of investment, offering valuable perspectives for both the U.S. and Australian markets.Join us as we explore the trend of blending active and passive strategies within SMAs, how it originated, and the...