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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.
RPM Ep. 57 | Power, planets and the abyss — How AI, space, and the deep sea are shaping private markets
Suzanne Tavill, Global Head of Responsible Investment, joins Michael Venne to unpack the game-changing themes explored in our two recent whitepapers: how AI-driven energy demand is sparking investment opportunities across the power ecosystem, and how falling exploration costs are reframing the deep sea and space as an extension of Earth’s industrial base.
RPM Ep. 56 | The case for emerging managers with Ted Panarese and Aditya Fontana-Raina
In this episode of RPM, Ted Panarese and Aditya Fontana-Raina, New York-based Partners on our private equity team, join co-host Anna Marcus to explore whether emerging managers truly represent a disproportionate source of risk, or if the opportunity has been mischaracterized.
RPM Ep. 53 | Diversifying your Asia Exposure with Zhiyao Ma and Hansong Qu
In this episode of RPM, Zhiyao Ma and Hansong Qu, Vice Presidents on StepStone’s Asia Private Equity team, join co-host Anna Marcus to discuss the investment case for Japan and India and why these markets may be top of mind for investors looking at China +1 alternatives.
Dry Powder: The Private Equity Podcast
Republished from Bain and Company - We ask a leading provider of NAV loans about the enthusiasm and the skepticism around a growing trend.
RPM—Ep. 48 | The Future of Responsible AI with Suzanne Tavill and Paul Fehlinger
In this episode of RPM, Suzanne Tavill, Partner and Head of Responsible Investment at StepStone, is joined by special guest Paul Fehlinger, Director of Policy Innovation and Impact at Project Liberty Institute to discuss Responsible AI, the opportunities and challenges that come with it, and why what we see right now is just the tip of the technology iceberg.
RPM—Ep. 47 | Real Estate Liquidity Insights with Jeff Giller and Margaret McKnight
In this episode of RPM, Jeff Giller, Partner and Head of Real Estate, and Margaret McKnight, Partner and Head of Portfolio Solutions for StepStone Real Estate, join co-host Anna Marcus to discuss our recent Real Estate Liquidity Insights report, which analyzes fund-level cash flows and trends shaping liquidity in the real estate market.
Breaking Down Evergreen Funds: Flexibility, Transparency, and Performance
Join host Stewart Foley on the InsuranceAUM.com Podcast as we explore evergreen funds and their role in private markets. Discover how these innovative structures offer liquidity, flexibility, and efficiency, making them an attractive option for insurance investors.
StepStone Insights: Demystifying Venture Capital for Insurance Portfolio Managers
Join host Stewart Foley on the InsuranceAUM.com Podcast as we explore the role of venture capital in insurance portfolios. Discover why insurers are increasingly considering VC exposure, how the asset class has evolved, and key strategies for navigating this space.
RPM—Ep. 46 | Inside the private equity co-investment market with Geoffrey Dolan
In this episode of RPM, Geoffrey Dolan, a Partner on our Private Equity team in New York, joins co-host Anna Marcus to break down the competitive dynamics of the private equity co-investment market.
RPM—Ep. 45 | Investing in climate solutions with Bhavika Vyas and Julio Friedmann
In this episode of RPM, Bhavika Vyas, Managing Director and member of StepStone’s Private Equity team, and special guest Julio Friedmann, Chief Scientist, Carbon Direct, join co-host Maribel Yoo to revisit the conversation on energy transition investing. They evaluate the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) two years post-enactment, highlighting advancements in climate solutions and global investment opportunities.
RPM—Ep.40 | Uncovering hidden value in European private equity with Akhilan, Thomas and Carlos
In this episode of RPM, Akhilan Nesaratnam, Thomas Dupont and Carlos Sahuquillo from our private equity team in London join co-host Michael Venne to discuss Europe’s private equity landscape. The conversation surrounds common misconceptions about Europe’s investment opportunities, unpacking four key European sectors and the topics of our recent papers: European small and middle market buyouts, the Nordic region, European growth equity and European healthcare.
Why Now’s the Time to Lean into Small Market Buyouts
When the economy shrinks, institutions tend to seek reassurance from larger, more established private equity fund managers. This comes at the expense of small, emerging and by extension, diverse managers, which some regard as riskier than their larger, “more proven” counterparts.