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Alternative Insight brings together the Aztec Group's expertise across the alternative investment sector's hottest topics, from structures and regulation to ESG, technology, fund operations and market insights.
22 OCT 2024 · Deal-by-deal transactions support specific outcomes for managers and investors. Many investors value the close connections they build with independent sponsors through these transactions, which result in heightened trust and transparency in their relationships. Â
In our latest podcast episode, Aztec Group’s Director of Private Equity Julie Fairclough and Director Daryl Pilcher are joined by Ben Cocoracchio, Partner at Addleshaw Goddard, and Christiaan de Lint, Managing Partner at Headway Capital Partners, to discuss the role of an independent sponsor and why their deal-by-deal transactions are becoming increasingly topical in a tough macroeconomic climate.
2 OCT 2024 · In the latest episode, Aztec Group’s https://aztec.group/us/people/simon-ware/, Associate Director, Innovation and https://aztec.group/us/people/angel-ramon-martinez-bastida/, Senior Regulatory Change Manager are joined by Céline Moille, Counsel from Goodwin Proctor in Luxembourg.Â
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- The basics of the crypto-asset ecosystem and how it opens up exciting new investment opportunities.Â
- How funds can grow their knowledge about digital assets to be able to invest in them in a compliant and risk-managed way.Â
- The custody requirements for crypto-assets and how managers can better understand the digital asset custody requirements.Â
- The legal and regulatory aspects of managing crypto-assets, including insights on DORA, MiCA, and other relevant regulations.Â
23 SEP 2024 · ‘We must break [barriers], jump over them, or go under them, what matters is we get to the other side,’ says Hind El Gaidi, Head of Luxembourg at ICG, during the second episode of our two-part podcast series, Women in Leadership – Breaking barriers in the financial sector.
This episode includes extracts recorded at an exclusive event at The British Ambassador’s Residence in Luxembourg where https://gbr01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Faztec.group%2Fen%2Fpeople%2Feva-devine%2F&data=05%7C02%7CAntonia.OCallaghan%40aztecgroup.co.uk%7C857a976b39494ff4567e08dcd7ee0f28%7C5f75785019e44329bc48045f1fe3eecd%7C0%7C0%7C638622664706305557%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&sdata=vx4kfTtyACuOcAoWfPl%2BRZRj%2FjFEHpA9f0g0x%2FarmPw%3D&reserved=0 Aztec Group’s Head of Depositary continues the discussion with Anne-Sophie Minaldo, Forensic Lead at KPMG, Hind El Gaidi, Head of Luxembourg at ICG, and Barbara Leveel, Director General, Human Resources at European Investment Bank. ​​​​​​
- How women can harness their superpower - their identity - to meet challenges.
- How private markets can contribute to gender parity by making choices beyond ticking boxes.
- What workplace policies have the biggest impact in supporting women to reach leadership positions.
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16 SEP 2024 · ‘Pay attention to the silence,’ says Forensic leader at KPMG, Anne-Sophie Minaldo, who is one of the guests for this two-part podcast series.
The podcast includes extracts from an exclusive event at The British Ambassador’s Residence in Luxembourg where Group Head of Depositary Services https://aztec.group/en/people/eva-devine/ was joined by Anne-Sophie Minaldo, Forensic Lead at KPMG, Hind El Gaidi, Head of Luxembourg at ICG, and Barbara Leveel, Director General, Human Resources at European Investment Bank. ​​​​​​
These three senior leaders in finance share their extensive knowledge of effecting workplace change to build better, more inclusive cultures across the financial sector. Â
During this episode, they discuss:
- How the power of representation and mentoring the younger generation is non-negotiable in helping the workplace change.
- What actions people should take to ensure women and men have equal space to share their ideas and opinions at work.
- Alternative ways to prepare for challenging meetings and certain aspects of your role in a way which builds confidence and drives success.
24 JUL 2024 ·  Natural capital is the fourth topic for discussion in our Green Infrastructure podcast series. In the latest episode, Aztec Group’s https://aztec.group/en/people/michele-basilico/ is joined by Parit Shah, Senior Product Development Manager from Climate Asset Management. During this episode, to discuss: Â
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- How returns and environmental, social and climate outcomes can go hand in hand, on the right projects.Â
- How investing in natural capital can help to deliver sustainable solutions that are regenerative rather than extractive.Â
- How a nature-based carbon strategy verifies and generates carbon credits in the voluntary carbon market.Â
- How these strategies will increasingly mobilise bigger pools of capital from insurance companies, pension funds and corporates in pursuit of a net-zero future.Â
10 JUL 2024 · Energy transition – the largest capital reallocation in history is the third topic for discussion in our four-part Green Infrastructure podcast series. In the latest episode, Aztec Group’s https://aztec.group/us/people/ed-bellew/ is joined by Low Carbon founder and Chief Executive Roy Bedlow. During this episode they discuss how: Â
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- The energy transition represents the largest and fastest capital reallocation in history, with $37 trillion of investment required through to 2030.Â
- Further advancement in proven renewable energy technology is creating new generation opportunities, in battery storage and next generation solar panels.Â
- The energy transition is offering exciting investment opportunities for private market investors, by blending technology and sustainability to deliver returns.Â
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2 JUL 2024 · Investing in sustainable supply chains is the second topic for discussion in our four-part Green Infrastructure podcast series. In the latest episode, Aztec Group’s https://aztec.group/us/people/joane-koko-eineke/ is joined by Don Dimitrievich, Portfolio Manager for Energy Infrastructure Credit at Nuveen. During this episode, they discuss:Â
- The growth of investment opportunities in sustainable supply chain, as technology becomes more efficient and cost-effective.
- How green energy companies are reaching parity with traditional energy-generating sources.Â
- How legislation such as the Inflation Reduction Act is incentivising investors to support the manufacture of components for clean energy generation.Â
- The rise of infrastructure debt in providing green infra managers with capital opportunities.Â
26 JUN 2024 · The growing might of sustainable finance is the first topic for discussion in our new, 4-part Green Infrastructure podcast series, exploring the opportunities across the depth and breadth of sustainable investments.In this first episode, Aztec Group’s https://aztec.group/people/katrina-magsino/ is in conversation with Laetitia Hamon, Head of Sustainable Finance at the Luxembourg Stock Exchange.During this episode, they discuss:
- The genesis of the Luxembourg Green Exchange, the first platform for sustainable securities launched in 2016.
- How the exchange has since grown to exceed one trillion dollars, and how it plans to raise the next trillion.
- The valuable role of technology, including artificial intelligence, in verifying the credentials of sustainable investments.
- The creation of a central data hub that provides an invaluable resource for investors to make informed decisions.
2 MAY 2024 · How are fund managers adapting their operating models amid evolving market conditions? In the latest episode of the Alternative Insight podcast, our host Ore Adegbotolu is joined by Andrew Muscat, Global Head of Finance and Accounting at Lasalle Investment Management, to speak with him about his experiences and advice on establishing the right operating model for your business. Â
During this episode they discuss:
- What they key considerations are when implementing any changes to your operating model.
- How changes in the marketplace have impacted finance and back-office operations.
- The pros and cons of co-sourcing.
- How your choice of an outsourcing partner can impact investor decisions.
- How to address the increased need for better data.
17 APR 2024 · In the last episode of this three-part Alternative Insight podcast series, our special guests discuss what makes Luxembourg so attractive for global fund managers and investors who are planning to market their funds in the EU. Our host Stephanie Atnas is joined for the final time by Nicolas Mackel, CEO of Luxembourg for Finance, Claire Burke, Managing Director of Luxembourg at Bluegem Capital, and Peter Brown, Jurisdictional Head of Luxembourg at Aztec Group. During this episode, they discuss:Â
- The key attractions of Luxembourg to overseas investorsÂ
- The advantages of setting up funds in LuxembourgÂ
- Regulatory considerations for fundraising in EuropeÂ
- How the EU corridor works for US managersÂ
- Key considerations for Asian investors when looking to access Europe
Alternative Insight brings together the Aztec Group's expertise across the alternative investment sector's hottest topics, from structures and regulation to ESG, technology, fund operations and market insights.
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