Podcast

Aurèle Storno, CIO of Lombard Odier, on Why Systematising Your Process Reintroduces Bias | EP 14

In this episode, Hugo and Aryan sit down with Aurèle Storno, CIO of Lombard Odier Investment Managers, to discuss why risk rather than return should anchor any investment process and how systematising that process reintroduces rather than eliminates bias.

Paul Diggle, Chief Economist at Aberdeen Investments breaks down AI's grip on labour markets

In this episode, Hugo and Aryan sit down with Paul, Chief Economist at Aberdeen Investments, to discuss AI's impact on labour markets and capex, as well as European leadership when the US falters

Shaun Heelan, CIO of Maat Investment Group on shorting CDOs early in 2008 & concentration

In this episode, Jinwoo and Hugo sit down with Shaun Heelan, CIO of Maat Investment Group, to discuss his path from shorting CDOs in 2008, the case for running a highly concentrated portfolio, and why the greatest investors size up aggressively when conviction is high. They wrap up with a crucial look at why narratives drive markets, but reality always strikes back.

Manish Singh CFA, CIO of Crossbridge Capital dissects the Space X IPO

In this episode, Hugo and Luigi sit down with Manish, CIO of Crossbridge Capital, to discuss the highly anticipated SpaceX IPO, current market valuations, and the market expectation theory. They wrap up with a crucial look at why bonds have lost their edge as an equity inflation hedge in today's new economic climate.

Gilles Moec, Chief Economist of AXA Group dissects Europe, Japan & the AI race | EP10

Today on Strand Global Macro Talks Episode 10, Hugo Raffard and Aryan Nejabati are joined by Gilles Moec, Chief Economist at AXA Group. In this episode, they dive into European growth and reform, the geopolitics of energy shocks, and the global AI race.

Chris Reid, CIO of Iguana Investments, breaks down long/short transformation investing | EP9

Chris Reid, CIO of Iguana Investments, joins Strand Global Macro Talks to share how he built a £200M long/short equity fund around one core idea: find companies transforming from within before the market catches on. We cover his five-test investment framework, how single stock factor analysis shapes his positioning, and why he thinks understanding investor flows matters more than most fundamental managers admit. Chris also reflects on leaving a £1.2B fund at its peak to go back to Cambridge, and what that decision taught him about building a career on your own terms.

Michael Frazis Founder of Frazis partners walks us through his growth investing journey! | EP8

Hugo Raffard and Luigi Giordano are joined by renowned investor Michael Frazis to explore the world of growth equities. Discover insights on market dynamics, investment strategies, and the impact of AI in life sciences

Stephen Jen Founder and Co-CIO of Eurizon SLJ ($5B AUM) provides his insights on FX markets! | EP7

Stephen Jen, Founder and Co-CIO of Eurizon SLJ, is joined by Hugo Raffard and Paolo Buquicchio, where he unravels the complexities of FX markets, highlighting the Dollar Smile Theory's role in understanding currency movements. Discover why traditional models fall short and how geopolitical events reshape macro strategies.

Charles-Henry Monchau, CIO of Syz Group ($34B AUM), shares applicable investing principles! | EP6

Jonathan Cunliffe, Head of Investment at JM Finn ($11B AUM) warns of the US fiscal stance! | EP5

In this episode, Jonathan Cunliffe, Head of Investment Office at JM Finn, joins Hugo Raffard and Murathan Berk to explore the complexities of multi-asset investing. They delve into the importance of understanding economic cycles, the impact of geopolitical tensions, and the strategies needed to navigate volatile markets while maintaining a focus on long-term value.

Kim Shannon, CIO of Sionna Investment Management ($3B AUM) answers on value investing | EP4

Alyx Wood Kernow Asset Management CIO explain his investment contrarian L/S investing process! | EP3

Kernow Asset Management's CIO Alyx Wood joins the podcast hosted by Hugo Raffard and Paolo Buquiccho to discuss contrarian long/short investing in UK small caps, exploring how conviction, patience, and shareholder register analysis combine to find stocks the market has overlooked, while examining the discipline required to hold concentrated positions through volatility and the forensic rigour needed to identify frauds, fads and failures on the short side.

Marcus Szemruk Umbra Capital CIO goes through his navigation of volatile market periods | EP2

Umbra Capital's CIO Marcus Szemruk joins the podcast today hosted by Hugo Raffard and Jinwoo Jung to discuss risk management and portfolio construction in volatile markets, drawing on his buy-side equity research background to explore how conviction, valuation discipline, and macro awareness interact when fear drives markets, while offering perspective on measuring risk beyond conventional metrics and advice for students entering the industry.

Sam Ziff CIO Oldfield Partners ($2B AUM) shares in advice to becoming a high performing PM! | EP1

Oldfield Partners CIO Sam Ziff joins the podcast to discuss the professional evolution from analyst to portfolio manager, focusing on the mechanics of idea generation, modeling granularity, and the psychological discipline required to maintain a strict "margin of safety" in concentrated value investing.