On this episode of Private Markets 360°, Chris Botsford, Co-Founder and Chief Investment Officer at ADM Capital, shares his insights on the private credit market in Asia. He explores his extensive experience in investing in underfinanced SMEs, the importance of ESG principles, and the critical role of local relationships in navigating diverse jurisdictions. Credits: Host/Author: Chris Sparenberg, Jocelyn Lewis Guests: Chris Botsford, ADM Capital Producer: Georgina Lee www.spglobal.com www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence
Jeff Collins, Managing Partner at Cloverlay, joins our hosts to discuss the concept of adjacent private markets and the unique investment strategy at Cloverlay. Jeff shares insights into how the firm sources its investments, what data is analyzed when looking at new opportunities, and how to achieve private equity returns.
Robert Stark, CEO of Nomura Capital Management, joins our hosts to talk about how banks are generating revenue from their private credit relationships and share insights into the growing private debt business within Nomura.
Greg Turk, CIO of NG4 Capital, joins the podcast to discuss asset allocation and ways to navigate market volatility, drawing on his experience of 20 years with the Teachers’ Retirement System of the State of Illinois as well as his new role with a family office.
Ron Kahn, Managing Director at Lincoln International, joins our hosts to delve into the genesis of the Lincoln Private Markets Index and Quarterly Report, and shares his thoughts on evolving market dynamics and valuation practices, including those for private credit.
Ray Carey, Head of NextLevel Operations at Level Equity, joins our hosts to discuss the strategies needed to drive value creation for portfolio companies throughout all stages of their maturity. These strategies include partnering with function specific experts, outlining key metrics to leverage team strengths, establishing peer networks to implement best practices, and utilizing qualitative data to ensure that the right expertise is focused on driving value creation, efficiencies, and growth.
Ken Onorio, Senior Principal, Chief Financial and Chief Operating Officer of Eaglepoint Credit, joins Jocelyn and Chris on this episode. They discuss key aspects for building an ideal culture for team success and operational scalability. They include the importance of partnering with reliable third-party providers, learning from early experiences that build foundational skillsets to thrive in the financial services industry, encouraging an atmosphere of support, and building trusted relationships that empower growth. All data included herein is as of November 30, 2023.
Sven Gralla, Senior Associate of Hauck Aufhäuser Lampe Privatbank AG, joins Jocelyn and Chris on this episode of the podcast. They discuss the main differences between the European and American private markets, the driving forces for those differences, and how those factors affect decision-making from a private credit fund of fund managerial perspective. Sven also speaks specifically on the German managerial landscape and investing dynamics.
Our very own President of S&P Global Market Intelligence joins Jocelyn and Chris on the podcast to discuss how we best serve private markets industry participants. With the end of the year in sight, Adam dives into the themes that drove industry activity in 2023 and what he expects to see in the market in 2024.
Maggie Arvedlund, CEO and Managing Partner of Turning Rock Partners, joins Jocelyn and Chris on this episode of the podcast. They discuss the growth of private credit as an asset class and the impact of decreased M&A activity and increased macroeconomic turmoil. Maggie also speaks to the challenges and opportunities that exist as an emerging fund manager vying for capital allocations.
In this episode, Jocelyn and Chris are joined by Jad Stella, Senior Director of Private Investments at Cambridge Associates. Together they examine the data at the foundation of Cambridge Associates’ benchmarks, their most common use cases, and the risk and returns that drive differentiation between private investment strategies.
In this episode, Ramki Muthukrishnan from S&P Global Ratings joins Brandon and Jocelyn to talk about what is driving demand for middle market CLOs and the growth in direct lending. Ramki, an expert on leveraged finance, discusses the difference between credit estimates and corporate ratings, why credit estimates are important for CLO managers, and which sectors are growing the fastest in the middle market. Stay in touch: Subscribe to the Private Markets 360 newsletter.
In this episode, Michael Robinet from S&P Global Mobility joins the podcast to talk about how private capital is driving investment in the electric vehicle transition. Michael, an expert on light vehicle market dynamics and supplier strategy, discusses where investors are finding value in the rapid technology and production shift toward EVs. Check out the latest EV trends and discover how many EVs sold last month by country at https://spglobal.com/evs Subscribe to the Private Markets 360 newsletter: www.spglobal.com/PrivateMarkets360
In this episode, Brandon and Jocelyn speak with Nick Fox, Data and Systems Manager at AEA Investors. They discuss the continuing digital transformation of private equity portfolio management, and Nick talks about his experience in creating and scaling effective technology systems. Subscribe to the Private Markets 360 newsletter: www.spglobal.com/PrivateMarkets360
In this episode, Brandon and Jocelyn speak with Josh Green, the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Novata, an ESG solution provider with a focus on the private markets. Together they explore where private equity and venture capital are in the sustainable investing adoption lifecycle. Stay in touch: Subscribe to the Private Markets 360 newsletter: https://pages.marketintelligence.spglobal.com/Private-Markets-360-Newsletter-Home-Page.html Subscribe to the Novata Newsletter: https://learn-more.novata.com/newsletter
ESG, a mainstay in the public markets, has also become a key element within the private markets. In this episode, Brandon and Jocelyn discuss the drivers for strong ESG practices within private equity. We also touch on sound frameworks for creating an ESG strategy and how to determine whether your strategy is driving the desired results.
In this episode of Private Markets 360°, we welcome Ben Radinsky, a Managing Director and a Partner at HighVista Strategies. Ben brings his extensive expertise in specialty private credit to the forefront, sharing his insights into the evolving landscape of alternative investments. He dives deep into the opportunities present in "structurally inefficient" markets, shedding light on the allure of esoteric assets. Additionally, Ben explores the critical dynamics of beta versus alpha in credit investments, offering valuable perspectives that will help us navigate the future of private markets. Credits: Host/Author: Chris Sparenberg, Jocelyn Lewis Guests: Ben Radinsky, HighVista Strategies Producer: Georgina Lee www.spglobal.com www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence
In this episode of Private Markets 360°, we welcome Daniel Berglund, Head of US and Co-head of Healthcare at Nordic Capital. Daniel shares his extensive expertise and unique insights into the rapidly evolving healthcare investment landscape. As a key player in shaping and growing investments in this sector, he discusses the recent announcement of Nordic Capital's latest deal with Arcadia, a leading healthcare data platform. Daniel provides valuable insights into disrupting pharmacy benefit managers, which operate as intermediaries between insurers and pharmaceutical companies, and emphasizes the importance of adapting to market dynamics. Credits: Host/Author: Chris Sparenberg, Jocelyn Lewis Guests: Daniel Berglund, Nordic Capital Producer: Georgina Lee www.spglobal.com www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence
Rich Carson (Managing Director, Private Investments, Cambridge Associates) and Jerry Smith (Private Markets Product Strategy Lead, Mercer) join our hosts to discuss a new private markets collaboration between their firms and S&P Global. They explain how this initiative will improve the communication between GPs and LPs and support decision-making, by enhancing the sharing of performance data. Rich and Jerry also share their thoughts on the evolution of the private investment industry. More S&P Global Content: Software, services & solutions to power growth in the Capital Markets [Blog] As LP-GP relations evolve, the need for a clearinghouse of data is increasing Credits: Host/Author: Chris Sparenberg and Jocelyn Lewis Guests: Rich Carson, Cambridge Associates and Jerry Smith, Mercer Producer: Georgina Lee www.spglobal.com www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence FOR INSTITUTIONAL INVESTOR USE ONLY. The information contained in this video is provided for educational and illustrative purposes only and is not intended to be relied upon as a forecast or investment advice, and is not a recommendation, offer or solicitation to buy or sell any securities or to adopt any investment strategy. The opinions expressed are subject to change without notice. The material was prepared without regard to specific objectives, financial situation or needs of any investor. Reliance upon information in this video is at the sole risk and discretion of the viewer.
Jacob Miller, Co-Founder and Chief Solutions Officer at Opto Investments, joins us on Private Markets 360° to share his insights into the current landscape of private markets. Jacob discusses macroeconomic trends, deal flow management, and the transformative role of AI in private equity. More S&P Global Content: [Blog] AI’s role in the private markets data analytics revolution [Blog] How private equity can harness AI Credits: Host/Author: Chris Sparenberg, Jocelyn Lewis Guests: Jacob Miller, Opto Investments Producer: Georgina Lee www.spglobal.com www.spglobal.com/market-intelligence