
Critical thinking
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Podcasting since 2021 • 116 episodes
Critical thinking
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Frontier markets debt’s breakout moment
With developed markets facing higher debt burdens, elevated rates, and ongoing uncertainty, investors are increasingly considering frontier market debt as a means of diversifying portfolios and achieving long-term growth potential.In thi...
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Good governance: The hidden lever behind investment success
With increasing uncertainty and market complexity putting decision makers under mounting pressure, governance shines through as a tool for gaining a potential competitive edge. In this episode, Helen Hope is joined by Jay Love and B...
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Private markets in motion: Navigating complexity and innovation in today’s private markets
Private credit has evolved rapidly over the past decade, becoming one of the most in-demand asset classes for investors seeking diversification, income, and resilience in portfolios. Yet with this growth has come added complexity, from structur...
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The evolution of private markets
As private markets have evolved, investors have shifted their approach away from a one-size-fits-all portfolio structure focused on closed end funds towards more bespoke constructions. Alongside this, liquidity concerns amongst both...
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Into the mainstream: how semi-liquid funds may be improving access to private debt
In recent years, the role of private debt has transformed, with the potential for higher returns and greater portfolio diversification seeing the asset class become a more frequent feature in institutional portfolios. Now, the way that investor...
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