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Mar 25, 2026 • 41min
127. Decoding quant: Why systematic strategies matter for modern investment portfolios
As part of our ongoing series revisiting timely and relevant conversations, we’re republishing this episode for listeners who may have missed it the first time around ,a clear, practical look at why quant matters more than ever.In June 2025, Philip Seager, Head of Portfolio Strategy at Capital Fund Management (CFM), joined The Long-Short to demystify quantitative multi-strategy hedge funds. From navigating volatile markets to building resilient, data-driven portfolios, this episode explores the science behind systematic investing and its role in diversifying risk, enhancing returns, and future-proofing allocations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 18, 2026 • 46min
126. Iran’s Chokepoint Strategy: Oil Market’s Breaking Point?
As geopolitical tensions escalate in the Middle East, this episode of The Long-Short explores what a broader regional conflict could mean for hedge funds, energy markets, and macro positioning. Damien Bruckard, Co-Founder and Chair of Geopolitical Strategy, explains why the Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for roughly 20% of global oil supply, is central to the investment outlook, how disruption could ripple through inflation, rates, and the broader question of US dollar dominance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 11, 2026 • 42min
125. Hedge funds just had their best year in decades. But, why and what's next?
Last year, hedge funds delivered their strongest performance since the 1990s. In this episode, Freddie Parker, Goldman Sachs’ Managing Director and Co-Head of Prime Insights and Analytics, explains what drove the surge, which investment strategies did best, and how investors are reacting. Freddie also highlights the rebound in quant, why Asia is becoming a growing focus for managers, and what it signals for the year ahead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 4, 2026 • 1h 13min
124. Understanding the Evolution of Private Credit
Edward Smalley, Chief Co‑Investments Officer at Chenavari with deep experience in structured credit and bank–private credit dynamics. He discusses how structured credit evolved after 2008. He examines private credit growth, transparency gaps and BDC mechanics. He unpacks SRTs, spread dynamics and when yields tighten. He also looks at how AI and richer data are reshaping credit investing.
Feb 25, 2026 • 55min
123. What HBO’s Industry gets right (and wrong) about short selling and investigative journalism
Financial Times investigative journalist, Dan McCrum, joins The Long-Short to explore the striking parallels between the HBO/BBC drama Industry and the real-world collapse of Wirecard. Drawing on his experience exposing one of Europe’s biggest corporate frauds, Wirecard, Dan explains how accurately the series captures the mechanics of accounting scandals, the controversial but often misunderstood role of short sellers, and the high-stakes reality of investigative reporting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 18, 2026 • 36min
122. EM-pire of opportunity: How alternative asset managers are unlocking opportunities in emerging market debt
In this episode, hosts Tom Kehoe and Drew Nicol explore the risks and rewards of emerging market debt - an often misunderstood, high-yielding asset class. Joining them is Polina Kurdyavko, Head of Emerging Markets at RBC BlueBay Asset Management, who shares her expert insights on navigating volatility, managing risk, and uncovering opportunity in today’s shifting macro landscape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 11, 2026 • 43min
121. Why Japan is back in focus for alternative investments
Masaki Taniguchi, Founder and COO of Pleiad Investment Advisors with nearly 30 years in Asian equities. He explores Japan’s asset management reforms and the rise of alternative investments. Topics include the shift from 1990s liberalization to the double asset income agenda. Conversation covers activist equity, private credit, tokenized digital assets, pension shifts, and how regulatory changes are unlocking capital.
Feb 4, 2026 • 30min
120. Inside the UAE job market: Trends, tips, and talent shifts
The UAE is one of the world’s fastest-expanding hubs for hedge funds and other alternative investment firms, attracting people from around the world. Not long ago, we spoke with recruiter Oscar Orellana-Hyder of Cordell Partners to get the inside track on hiring trends, the most in-demand roles, and what it takes to land a job in the rapidly evolving financial centre. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 28, 2026 • 29min
119. What do allocators want from hedge funds in 2026?
Hedge funds delivered in 2025 and investors are happy but aren’t exactly throwing more money on the table. In this episode of The Long-Short, Tom Kehoe is joined by Hedgeweek’s Manas Singh to unpack the latest AIMA research on why investors still prize hedge funds for uncorrelated returns and capital preservation yet remain cautious on increasing allocations or backing new managers. They break down demand by strategy, the growing pull of private credit, and why fee pressure is still front and centre. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 21, 2026 • 49min
118. AI is no longer a future concept, it’s reshaping asset management right now
In this episode of The Long-Short, McKinsey’s Global Head of Technology and AI Kate Smaje cuts through the hype to explain where AI is delivering real value, what agentic AI could change next, and how asset management firms should think about talent, risk, and strategy as AI scales. A practical, forward-looking conversation for leaders navigating the AI moment. Additional resources:Agents, robots, and us: Skill partnerships in the age of AIThe state of AI in 2025: Agents, innovation, and transformation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
