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Podcast Center
Tune in to the InsuranceAUM.com Podcast, hosted by our Managing Partner, Stewart Foley, CFA. Our podcast features insightful conversations with CIOs, asset managers, and other distinguished professionals in the insurance asset management industry. Each episode delves into the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities, providing listeners with valuable perspectives and practical advice. Our podcasts are available in the Podcast Center and through popular distribution channels like Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube. Don’t miss out on these engaging discussions that are essential for insurance investors and asset managers.
Fund Finance: Evolution, Opportunity, and Portfolio Construction for Insurers
Michael Timms, Co-Head of Fund Finance at Bayview Asset Management, discusses the evolution of fund finance into a broader ecosystem of investment solutions. He explores how insurers can allocate across different segments of the fund finance market and why it represents a structural opportunity for insurance portfolios.
Fraud Prevention in Private Asset-Backed Finance
Joel Hart of Victory Park Capital joins the InsuranceAUM.com Podcast to discuss fraud risk in asset-backed finance, private credit due diligence, and how disciplined risk management helps protect insurance investor capital.
How Insurers Can Unlock Alpha Through Residential Whole Loans
Nancy Mueller Handal, CIO at Bayview Asset Management, joins the InsuranceAUM.com podcast to share her perspective on how insurers can access alpha through residential loans and asset-based finance, drawing on decades of structured credit experience.
Pathways Podcast: Investing Across Asset Classes in a Shifting World
This episode of the Pathways Podcast delves into the complexities of the current macroeconomic environment and its profound impact on asset classes. Daniel McCormack, Head of Research, hosts a discussion with Jüergen Wurzer, Deputy Head of the Global Multi-Asset Team, on navigating today’s volatile investment landscape. They discuss persistent geopolitical tensions, rising protectionism, and lingering inflation concerns that are shaping market dynamics.
Public and Private Asset-Backed Markets: A Symbiotic Relationship
Connell Hasten of Victory Park Capital and Sukh Grewal of Janus Henderson explore the intersection of public and private asset-backed markets, sharing how insurers can leverage both for liquidity, yield, and efficient deployment.
Direct Lending Decoded: Macquarie's Strategic Approach to Middle Market Investing
Join host Stewart Foley on the InsuranceAUM.com Podcast as we explore the evolution of direct lending, its role in insurance portfolios, and key considerations for investors navigating private credit.
Pathways Podcast: Infrastructure valuation: New tools for the toolkit
Valuations for private infrastructure investment have long been murky and at times challenging to compare to other asset types. Using a large dataset of more than 1,000 transactions, Macquarie research has derived a time series of private infrastructure valuations to gain new insights.
Global Private Placements Deconstructed
Alex Alston is the Division Director and Co-Head of Private Placements at Macquarie Asset Management.
Asset-Backed Lending in a Higher Rate Environment
Connell Hasten is a Partner at Victory Park Capital, specializing in asset-backed lending.
Asset-backed Lending Masterclass with Victory Park Capital
Join host Stewart Foley on the InsuranceAUM.com Podcast as we explore the role of asset-backed lending in insurance portfolios, discussing loan structures, risk management, and market trends in private credit.