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Magic Markets Ep81: Hybrid Capital

Magic Markets2022-06-23T00:01:51+02:00

The talented finance professionals at Westbrooke Alternative Asset Management have been doing a wonderful job of educating the Magic Markets audience about asset classes like private debt and venture capital. In the latest show, we welcome Dino Zuccollo and Richard Asherson back to Magic Markets to discuss the concept of “hybrid capital” – a debt-led private equity approach that uses different instruments to achieve a level of return between debt and equity. The key here is the combination of downside protection, a strong yield and equity upside in these investments. Westbrooke currently executes this strategy in the UK market. The content [...]

Magic Markets Ep81: Hybrid CapitalMagic Markets2022-06-23T00:01:51+02:00

Magic Markets Ep69: Investing in private debt

Magic Markets2022-03-31T00:50:37+02:00

You’ve gotten to know Dino Zuccollo from Westbrooke Alternative Asset Management over the past couple of months. In Episode 69 of Magic Markets, we meet more of the team members, welcoming Jonti Osher and Richard Asherson to the show to delve into the fascinating world of private debt investments. Together with the Westbrooke team, we discussed the value of this asset class in a portfolio and how high-yield, uncorrelated returns can make a significant difference on a wealth creation journey. Westbrooke operates private debt funds in the UK and in South Africa, taking advantage of a gaping hole left by the [...]

Magic Markets Ep69: Investing in private debtMagic Markets2022-03-31T00:50:37+02:00

Magic Markets Ep63: Balancing balance sheets

Magic Markets2022-02-17T00:48:43+02:00

We are thrilled to have Westbrooke Alternative Asset Management as a brand partner to Magic Markets. With over R8 billion in assets under management across South Africa, the UK and the USA, Westbrooke provides a unique gateway to the world of alternative investments. Dino Zuccollo (Head of Product Development and Distribution at Westbrooke) first joined us on Ep59 to discuss an overview of the Westbrooke business. In Ep63, Dino is back to delve into some of the more technical concepts in detail. We kick off with a discussion around liquidity in this asset class, a question raised by a listener on [...]

Magic Markets Ep63: Balancing balance sheetsMagic Markets2022-02-17T00:48:43+02:00

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