Alternatives

Magic Markets Ep126: Crypto Arbitrage and the Future of Forex

Magic Markets2023-05-24T21:15:20+02:00

After a difficult period in which the crypto arbitrage needed to be temporarily closed down to manage counterparty risk amidst uncertainty in the global banking system, the Future Forex team is offering the arbitrage once more. They have also evolved the Future Forex business model to offer additional services to clients and move the business into a new area, focussing on fulfilling client's FX needs.

Magic Markets Ep126: Crypto Arbitrage and the Future of ForexMagic Markets2023-05-24T21:15:20+02:00

Magic Markets Ep118: The Equity Layer in Solar Investing (with Westbrooke)

Magic Markets2023-03-30T10:34:39+02:00

In Episode 118, we brought the sunshine to Magic Markets. Saul Maserow and Dino Zuccollo of Westbrooke Alternative Asset Management joined us to talk about Westbrooke’s response to the solar financing opportunity that has been thrust into the limelight (or sunlight?) by the failure of South Africa’s national power utility. Westbrooke’s approach is a little different, focusing on the equity layer in the capital stack. Equity can be difficult to raise, particularly as most funding in the market seems to focus on debt for these opportunities. Although Westbrooke’s activities in this space are not open to the public for investment, there [...]

Magic Markets Ep118: The Equity Layer in Solar Investing (with Westbrooke)Magic Markets2023-03-30T10:34:39+02:00

Magic Markets Ep114: Private Debt and Property in a Rising Rate Environment

Magic Markets2023-03-02T00:09:15+02:00

Regular listeners of Magic Markets have learnt a great deal about alternative investments and private deals, thanks to the various professionals at Westbrooke Alternative Asset Management who have joined us on the show. Richard Asherson and James Lightbody join us this week to update us on the UK market and the conditions under which the Westbrooke Yield Plus fund operates. The focus of the fund is capital preservation, and with it now turning 5 years old and having consistently delivered in the target return band of cash plus 5% to 7% in GBP, we wanted to go deeper into the success [...]

Magic Markets Ep114: Private Debt and Property in a Rising Rate EnvironmentMagic Markets2023-03-02T00:09:15+02:00

Magic Markets Ep103: Alternatives – The Wealth Management View

Magic Markets2022-11-23T19:41:43+02:00

Ever wanted to know what wealth managers think about alternative investments and how they are using them in clients' portfolios? Regular Magic Markets listeners have become familiar with the Westbrooke Alternative Asset Management team and the types of investments that they specialise in. This week, we look beyond the team to find out what independent wealth managers think about alternative assets. Based on the results of a survey of wealth managers that was arranged by Dino Zuccollo of Westbrooke, we were able to discuss points like: • What types of alternative assets are popular? • What is the priority for investors – [...]

Magic Markets Ep103: Alternatives – The Wealth Management ViewMagic Markets2022-11-23T19:41:43+02:00

Magic Markets Ep99: What’s happening in the UK?

Magic Markets2022-10-26T22:04:48+02:00

In the latest episode with the team from Westbrooke Alternative Asset Management, Richard Asherson joined us from the UK to talk about market conditions on the ground. The UK has been extremely topical this year and macroeconomic challenges are felt in private and public markets. Apart from asking whether his money was on Liz or the lettuce, we touched on a number of fascinating topics: • What does it mean to look for asymmetrical returns in a debt-led structure? • How do current rates in the UK compare to long-term averages? • What are the impacts of inflation on dealmaking and [...]

Magic Markets Ep99: What’s happening in the UK?Magic Markets2022-10-26T22:04:48+02:00

Magic Markets Ep94: The Westbrooke Portfolio

Magic Markets2022-09-21T22:22:38+02:00

Alternative assets have been a key discussion point for us this year, as a means to diversify the portfolio as well as hedge against listed assets through achieving uncorrelated exposure. We’ve had a fantastic time learning about the various alternative asset strategies with Westbrooke. We've welcomed the team over several episodes since the first appearance on Episode 59. We’ve covered a great deal of ground since that show, so we thought it would be useful to our listeners to take a more holistic view and wrap this into a recap of some concepts while probing developments in the market so far [...]

Magic Markets Ep94: The Westbrooke PortfolioMagic Markets2022-09-21T22:22:38+02:00

Magic Markets Ep92: Investing in the ‘LatAm Blackstone’

Magic Markets2022-09-07T23:09:59+02:00

The team from AnBro Capital is back, this time with Craig Antonie joining us to discuss an interesting company in the Unicorn portfolio that has nothing to do with tech. That’s right – there’s more to Unicorn than just tech companies! Patria is thought of as the Blackstone of Latin America. This asset management business plays in the alternative asset space, operating in the private equity, infrastructure, real estate and credit verticals. With a long and successful track record, Patria ticks the boxes for the Unicorn fund. Learn more about this company and the way the team at AnBro thinks about [...]

Magic Markets Ep92: Investing in the ‘LatAm Blackstone’Magic Markets2022-09-07T23:09:59+02:00

Magic Markets Ep91: Investing in Solar

Magic Markets2022-08-31T22:50:51+02:00

In the investment equivalent of chasing the sun, we meet the team at Westbrooke responsible for the solar investment strategy. Clearly, this is an asset class that resonates with South Africans who are used to being in the dark. Ryan Rittoff and Saul Maserow are passionate about what they are doing. In typical Westbrooke fashion, the group is investing and gaining real-world experience in this space before opening it up to external investors. In the meantime, Westbrooke would love to chat to you if you have commercial or industrial solar projects that need funding. For more information on Westbrooke’s alternative asset [...]

Magic Markets Ep91: Investing in SolarMagic Markets2022-08-31T22:50:51+02:00

Magic Markets Ep87: Investing in Mobile Home Parks

Magic Markets2022-08-03T22:45:47+02:00

Investing in mobile home parks is a wonderful example of how far the definition of an alternative asset can be stretched. It sounds odd, yet when you dig into this asset, you’ll find that it is simply a different way of getting exposure to residential property. Westbrooke’s investments in this asset class have delivered strong USD-based returns. As we learnt on this show, some of the biggest names in the investment industry have exposure to this market, including Warren Buffett! Get any thoughts of Jerry Springer out of your mind and prepare yourself for a great learning experience with Jonathan Loeb [...]

Magic Markets Ep87: Investing in Mobile Home ParksMagic Markets2022-08-03T22:45:47+02:00

Magic Markets Ep83: Tales from the Crypto

Magic Markets2022-07-06T22:34:36+02:00

The team from Future Forex is familiar to Magic Markets listeners. Those who have been taking advantage of crypto arbitrage have made a profit this year, something that not many people can say about their portfolios. By exploiting pricing differences in local and international markets, the team at Future Forex has built a powerful system that delivers attractive returns. Even in the recent chaos of crypto, the business has stood firm. In this episode, Harry Scherzer joins us to remind Magic Markets listeners about the crypto arbitrage opportunity and how an 80% average annual return has be achieved by their clients [...]

Magic Markets Ep83: Tales from the CryptoMagic Markets2022-07-06T22:34:36+02:00

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