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Magic Markets #211: Private markets are a hive of activity

Magic Markets2025-02-12T19:35:09+02:00

For companies seeking capital, founders wanting to exit their stake and investors who desire diversification and solid returns, private debt and equity markets offer a vibrant ecosystem. Dino Zuccollo of Westbrooke Alternative Asset Management joined us to discuss activity across the capital stack and some of the key trends coming into 2025, as well as the general levels of adoption of this asset class in South Africa and abroad.

Magic Markets #211: Private markets are a hive of activityMagic Markets2025-02-12T19:35:09+02:00

Magic Markets #203: Year in Review – Alternatives at Westbrooke

Magic Markets2024-12-05T09:03:42+02:00

Although the terms blockchain and crypto are often used interchangeably, this hides the diverse use cases for blockchain technology - even in traditional applications like financial markets. On this podcast, Connie Bloem (co-founder and managing director of Mesh.trade) joins regular Magic Markets guest Justine Brophy of AnBro Capital to explain how blockchain technology on Mesh.trade is making it easier for investors to invest in funds managed by AnBro.

Magic Markets #203: Year in Review – Alternatives at WestbrookeMagic Markets2024-12-05T09:03:42+02:00

Magic Markets #197: GNU follow-through – are businesses changing?

Magic Markets2024-10-16T19:14:41+02:00

News of stimulus in China has caused substantial volatility in the markets, with a sharp initial rally and then a cooling down as the market started to question the speed of execution on the proposed initiatives. Of course, this presented a perfect opportunity to talk about the impact of China on portfolios. Justine Brophy of AnBro Capital joined us to do exactly that. For more information, visit the AnBro website.

Magic Markets #197: GNU follow-through – are businesses changing?Magic Markets2024-10-16T19:14:41+02:00

Magic Markets Ep162: Momentum in Alternative Assets

Magic Markets2024-02-15T02:59:31+02:00

Zuck you money. In Satya Nadella we trust. You’ll hear these things on this show, with the hosts focusing on two of the most exciting technology companies in the world. Moe took on Meta, a love/hate stock for so many in the market. The Finance Ghost covered Microsoft, his favourite stock of them all.

Magic Markets Ep162: Momentum in Alternative AssetsMagic Markets2024-02-15T02:59:31+02:00

Magic Markets Ep127: Are You Yearning For Yield?

Magic Markets2023-05-31T22:51:21+02:00

The Westbrooke Alternative Asset Management team give us an update on the latest capital raise in the Westbrooke Yield Plus fund and take our listeners through a case study of how some of these deals are structured. After an extraordinary pace of rate hikes by the Bank of England, the base rate in UK now offers genuinely appealing yield and this presents opportunities for the fund and for investors.

Magic Markets Ep127: Are You Yearning For Yield?Magic Markets2023-05-31T22:51:21+02:00

Magic Markets Ep122: Anchoring Alternative Assets

Magic Markets2023-04-25T21:11:44+02:00

In Episode 121 of Magic Markets, we reflect on some of the recent insights uncovered in our research for Magic Markets Premium. These include how the poor use of share buybacks by US companies, the divergence in performance between national and regional banks in the US, why we look for optionality in a business model, how to view cylical companies in a portfolio and the recent popularity of the luxury sector, why investors are buying these companies and the risk of chasing the hype.

Magic Markets Ep122: Anchoring Alternative AssetsMagic Markets2023-04-25T21:11:44+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 Ep110: Investable Businesses for Westbrooke

Magic Markets2023-02-01T18:38:14+02:00

For founders and executives, raising capital is always a hot topic. Cash is the lifeblood of any organisation and the “capital stack” is an important and complicated area of finance that far too many entrepreneurs don’t have a proper understanding of. After several podcasts with the Westbrooke team members, in which we have learnt about the different investment mandates in the group and how they operate, we welcomed Jonti Osher back to the show alongside Brent Blankfield, both of whom focus on flexible capital solutions. If you ever wanted to know how to make your business more attractive to an investor [...]

Magic Markets Ep110: Investable Businesses for WestbrookeMagic Markets2023-02-01T18:38:14+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

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