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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 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

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