The Exchange by EWL Private Wealth

Sharing a Coke with Rhonda and Ketut! In today's episode, Managing Partner Craig Emanuel sits down with Andrew Baxter, current Chair of several iconic Australian industries, businesses and not-for-profits. Andrew was previously the CEO of two of Australia's largest marketing agencies, Publicis and Ogilvy, creating the famous ‘share a Coke' campaign. How do you create a successful global marketing campaign to last generations?Andrew is one of Australia's most trusted business, marketing and communications advisors. Before establishing his consulting firm, Andrew Baxter worked with many of Australia's largest companies, brands and government bodies, as the CEO of two of the country's biggest communications agencies, now a Senior Advisor at KPMG. Andrew is currently the Chair of Australian Pork, Deputy Chair at Foresters Financial, Deputy Chair at Sydney Symphony Orchestra, a Non-Executive Director at OzHarvest, Agricultural Innovation Australia, Disclaimer: The information in this podcast series is for general financial educational purposes only, should not be considered financial advice and is only intended for wholesale clients. That means the information does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for you and your needs. You should always consult your trusted licensed professional adviser before making any investment decision.

Folklore is known for its focused, high-conviction approach to backing visionary founders from the very beginning. In this episode, Alister shares his journey from startup founder to venture investor, why he believes smaller VC funds are better positioned to deliver alpha, and how Folklore is shaping the next generation of Australian tech success stories. They explore why he has decided to cap his fund raise at $100m and the unique advantages of investing in venture capital in Australia in a very tax-friendly environment.They explore what differentiates Folklore from larger global funds, why Alister is committed to building in Australia, and how the local venture landscape is changing as more institutional capital enters the market. He also opens up about past fund performance, his current fundraise, and what he looks for in truly exceptional founders.Folklore target returns of circa 25% p.a + in a traditional venture capital vehicle (10-year lock-up and capital call structure). A candid and insightful conversation for founders, LPs, and anyone with an interest in the future of Australian innovation and venture capital.Disclaimer: The information in this podcast series is for general financial educational purposes only, should not be considered financial advice and is only intended for wholesale clients. That means the information does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for you and your needs. You should always consult your trusted licensed professional adviser before making any investment decision.

Toby Lewis is a Partner and Founding Director of Marquette Properties, one of Australia's most distinctive and entrepreneurial property investment firms. With over two decades of experience in commercial real estate, Toby has built a reputation for making high-conviction, often contrarian investments—particularly in the office sector—through cycles of uncertainty and change.Known for his deep relationships in capital markets and an operator's mindset, Toby has led the acquisition and repositioning of some of Australia's most prominent commercial assets. His leadership at Marquette reflects a belief in long-term value, active asset management, and the power of alignment between capital and capability.Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Brisbane, Marquette Properties is a private, boutique property investment firm specialising in high-quality Australian commercial real estate, most notably in office and retail sectors. With a strong track record of acquiring, repositioning, and managing complex real estate assets, Marquette operates with a hands-on philosophy that blends institutional discipline with entrepreneurial agility.The firm manages over $2 billion in assets on behalf of private investors, family offices, and institutional partners. Marquette is best known for its bold moves, such as acquiring landmark towers at times of market pessimism, and for delivering both financial and social returns through active tenant engagement, ESG-led repositioning, and heritage-sensitive renewal.Disclaimer: The information in this podcast series is for general financial educational purposes only, should not be considered financial advice and is only intended for wholesale clients. That means the information does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for you and your needs. You should always consult your trusted licensed professional adviser before making any investment decision.

In today's episode, the partners catch up to talk all things markets from the current volatility through to interest rates, tariffs, and bitcoin. They chat about what they are seeing in markets and the different discussions they are each currently having with clients, including the approach they take to deploying capital in a market like this.Disclaimer: The information in this podcast series is for general financial educational purposes only, should not be considered financial advice and is only intended for wholesale clients. That means the information does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for you and your needs. You should always consult your trusted licensed professional adviser before making any investment decision.

Today, Associate Adviser Charles Troian is joined by Jake Elmhirst, a Managing Director at Coller Capital, one of the most established and influential investors in the global private equity secondaries market.Jake brings deep expertise in private equity secondaries, fund structuring, and deal execution. At Coller, he leads transactions across LP-led and GP-led deals, spanning both equity and credit strategies. His work includes navigating complex continuation vehicles, underwriting mature assets, and providing liquidity solutions for institutional investors globally. Jake previously held roles in investment banking and holds a strong background in portfolio construction, asset-level due diligence, and macro risk assessment.In this conversation, we explore the fundamental mechanics of secondary transactions, how Coller approaches pricing and valuation in an illiquid market, and the nuances between private equity and private credit secondaries. Jake also shares insights on the evolution of deal structures, the growing role of distressed credit, and why J-curve mitigation continues to be a key driver for secondary investors.With capital flowing into the space but distributions slowing, Jake offers his perspective on managing liquidity, navigating risk, and how sophisticated investors can still find compelling return profiles in a crowded landscapeDisclaimer: The information in this podcast series is for general financial educational purposes only, should not be considered financial advice and is only intended for wholesale clients. That means the information does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for you and your needs. You should always consult your trusted licensed professional adviser before making any investment decision.

Today Managing Partner Tim Whybourne is joined by Martin Robinson, the Managing Partner and Co-Founder of HEAL Partners, a global growth-stage private equity firm focused on the health, education, and lifestyle sectors.Martin brings a wealth of experience in private equity, corporate finance, and investment strategy. Before founding HEAL, Martin ran the private equity strategy for one of Asia's largest family offices, where he led the transformation of Vietnam's leading hospital group. His career also includes five years at Macquarie Bank, overseeing principal investments across Asia, and leading the bank's Sponsor Coverage division in the region. He started his career as an M&A and ECM lawyer with Allens (Australia) and Linklaters (U.K. & Hong Kong) and holds a Bachelor of Law (Honours) and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Queensland.In this conversation, we'll dive into HEAL Partners' investment strategy, where Martin sees the biggest opportunities in private markets, and how high-net-worth investors can benefit from valuation arbitrage in today's economic landscape.Disclaimer: The information in this podcast series is for general financial educational purposes only, should not be considered financial advice and is only intended for wholesale clients. That means the information does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for you and your needs. You should always consult your trusted licensed professional adviser before making any investment decision.

In this episode, managing partner Tim Whybourne sits down with Richard Galvin, Co-Founder & CEO of Digital Asset Capital Management (DACM), to explore the evolution of digital assets and institutional crypto investing. Richard shares insights on market trends, risk management, and the role of crypto in a diversified portfolio. We also dive into Bitcoin's outlook, regulatory developments, and whether macroeconomic indicators signal a bullish future.Whether you're a seasoned investor or crypto-curious, this episode is packed with expert analysis you won't want to miss!Disclaimer: The information in this podcast series is for general financial educational purposes only, should not be considered financial advice and is only intended for wholesale clients. That means the information does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for you and your needs. You should always consult your trusted licensed professional adviser before making any investment decision.

Today managing Partner Tim Whybourne spoke with John George from Standard Edge accounting covering topics from selling your family business through to establishing and running a family office and the challenges that come with that. We discussed the impact that technology is having on the governance framework for families and how families have to be more dynamic than ever to remain relevant in todays fast moving world.John has extensive experience in accounting, corporate strategy, governance, capital raising, and investor relations. He is currently the Director of private consulting firms Standard Edge and SGD Partners. He previously held senior roles at ASIC and KPMG, and served as CEO of an international insurance recovery firm with offices in North America, New Zealand, and Australia. He has also been a Non-Executive Director at Shine Lawyers and Gladstone Airport Corporation Limited. Additionally, he holds advisory roles with several leading Australian Family Offices.  John became the youngest CFO of an ASX 200 company at 32 and has worked as a financial regulator with ASIC. He offers valuable insights into the marketplace and corporate governance. John is also a trustee for Bravehearts Endowment Fund and chairman of the sub-committee for the Royal Brisbane Women's Foundation Endowment Fund.Disclaimer: The information in this podcast series is for general financial educational purposes only, should not be considered financial advice and is only intended for wholesale clients. That means the information does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for you and your needs. You should always consult your trusted licensed professional adviser before making any investment decision.

In this episode, Craig, Tim & Ryan discuss what they are seeing in markets at the moment. They touch on where they are seeing pockets of opportunity and the impact of Trumpenomics on the global economy. Disclaimer: The information in this podcast series is for general financial educational purposes only, should not be considered financial advice and is only intended for wholesale clients. That means the information does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for you and your needs. You should always consult your trusted licensed professional adviser before making any investment decision.

In this episode of the Exchange, our Partner and Private Wealth Advisor Ryan Loehr speaks with Marc Herman, serial entrepreneur and founder of Everlab. Marc has built and exited several large technology businesses, and co-founded Foodspring, one of Europe's largest nutrition and supplement e-commerce businesses. He ultimately exited this business to the Mars Family. Motivated by an early family tragedy, Marc and his co-founders are now pioneering preventative healthcare and the medicine 3.0 movement in Australia.This is a great episode to understand the unique journey of building, scaling and exiting significant businesses; solving inefficiencies, focusing on improving customer experience; and surrounding yourself with the right advisors.Disclaimer: The information in this podcast series is for general financial educational purposes only, should not be considered financial advice and is only intended for wholesale clients. That means the information does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for you and your needs. You should always consult your trusted licensed professional adviser before making any investment decision.

In today's episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Markus Thielen. We discuss everything from the history of Bitcoin, its meteoric rise to 100k and the future for Bitcoin and Ethereum, have you missed the boat or is it just the beginning?Markus Thielen is the founder of 10x Research, a leading digital asset research firm serving traders and institutions. Previously, Markus served as Head of Research at Matrixport, a $ billion digital investment firm, Chief Investment Officer at IDEG and founded Jomon Investment Management. His extensive experience includes portfolio management roles at Millennium Capital Partners and JP Morgan's Investment Group. Markus began his career at Morgan Stanley, where he led the Quantitative & Derivatives Strategies Group in Asia.  Markus holds a degree from ESCP Business School in Paris and a Certificate in Sustainable Finance from the University of Cambridge. Renowned for his expertise in digital assets and investment strategy, he is the author of Crypto Titans: How Trillions Were Made and Billions Lost in the Cryptocurrency Markets, further cements his status as a thought leader in the field.Bitcoin stands at the crossroads of two distinct narratives: a compelling investment case driving institutional adoption and a speculative fervor fueling retail mania. Under a pro-growth Trump administration, both dynamics could flourish, creating sharply divergent opportunities for long-term investors and short-term traders alike. Unlike past Bitcoin cycles that culminated in definitive peaks, 2025 may not follow the traditional script. Instead, we could witness the broadening of crypto as a mainstream asset class, with Bitcoin potentially surpassing gold in prominence.Disclaimer: The information in this podcast series is for general financial educational purposes only, should not be considered financial advice and is only intended for wholesale clients. That means the information does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for you and your needs. You should always consult your trusted licensed professional adviser before making any investment decision.

In this episode, our Brisbane-based Partner, Ryan Loehr, speaks with Phil Cummins, Managing Director of Stepstone Group. They discuss the challenges that most private investors have in venture and growth equity, particularly around diversification of fund underlying, vintage, and manager. Access to top-quartile managers is generally reserved to the largest institutions, are often significantly oversubscribed.  Phil provides an overview of the Stepstone Group Platform; key business and industry advisors that help it evaluate opportunities; the importance of longstanding relationships and exploring a genuine information advantage to drive performance outcomes. Also, the benefits of new structures, such as open-ended or ‘evergreen' vehicles vs. more traditional capital-called closed-end structures.Before joining Stepstone, Phil was a venture partner at Greenspring Associates, a venture capital and growth equity investment firm that merged with StepStone in 2021. Prior to that, Phil spent 13 years with QIC Global Private Equity, where he played a pivotal role in leading their private equity program. His career also includes significant roles at BT Alex. Brown, Deutsche Bank, and Thomas Weisel Partners in San Francisco. Phil holds a Bachelor of Commerce degree and is a Chartered Financial Analyst, as well as a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand. Stepstone manages over $176B on behalf of a diverse range of clientele that includes institutional investors, family offices and high-net-worth individuals.Disclaimer: The information in this podcast series is for general financial educational purposes only, should not be considered financial advice and is only intended for wholesale clients. That means the information does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for you and your needs. You should always consult your trusted licensed professional adviser before making any investment decision.

In this episode of the Exchange, Craig Emanuel, Tim Whybourne and Ryan Loehr reflect on the 2024 year that's been and discuss possibilities for 2025. Trump 2.0; ballooning global deficits; interest rate policy; protectionist policy, geopolitical tension and global equity valuations that look expensive.  There's a lot to take in. So how should investors be positioning? Tune in to this partners episode to learn more. Disclaimer: The information in this podcast series is for general financial educational purposes only, should not be considered financial advice and is only intended for wholesale clients. That means the information does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for you and your needs. You should always consult your trusted licensed professional adviser before making any investment decision.

In this episode, Managing Partner Tim Whybourne catches up with serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist and TV personality Steve Baxter. They discuss everything from Steves's background, his early wins in business through to his latest venture investing in anything defence-related where many other funds are not able to.Steve grew up in north QLD before joining the Military at the age of 15 taking on a military apprenticeship in engineering, electronics, and telecoms. His career in the Army spanned 9 years before he left to launch his first start-up called SE Net from his bedroom. This business was eventually acquired by OZemail under the stewardship of ex-Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull. In 2001 Baxter teamed up with his schoolmate and serial tech entrepreneur, Bevan Slattery to launch his second start-up in Pipe Networks before selling that to TPG in 2010. Steve founded River City Labs, Brisbane's well-known co-working hub in 2012 and has been championing Australian startups and entrepreneurs ever since.  He has appeared as a ‘Shark' on Channel 10's Shark Tank Australia since 2014.In this episode, we discuss Steves's latest venture in his new fund called Beaten Zone Ventures which aims to invest in early-stage defence businesses that are developing weapons and systems to assist with holding, aiming and controlling weapons in addition to training soldiers to protect them from opposition lethality.Disclaimer: The information in this podcast series is for general financial educational purposes only, should not be considered financial advice and is only intended for wholesale clients. That means the information does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for you and your needs. You should always consult your trusted licensed professional adviser before making any investment decision.

In this episode, Partner and Private Wealth Advisor Ryan Loehr speaks with Armen Panossian, the co-CEO of Oaktree Capital. Oaktree is one of the most renowned investment businesses in the world, most famous for its capability in distressed debt and heavily influenced by Howard Marks who co-founded the business nearly 30 years ago. Beyond distressed debt, Oaktree oversees more than $193B for investors, which include most of the largest US pension funds; many sovereign wealth funds; endowments, large institutions and family offices. The business invests across credit, private equity, real estate and listed equities. Armen joined the firm in 2007, immediately before it navigated the Global Financial Crisis in 2008 very successfully; and prior to this, worked in distressed debt with Pequot Capital Management, at the time one of the largest hedge funds globally. He holds a B.A. degree in economics with honors and distinction from Stanford University; an M.S. degree in health services research from Stanford Medical School; a J.D. degree from Harvard Law School; and an M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.  Mr. Panossian serves on the Advisory Board of the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research.  He is a member of the State Bar of California.We explore a broad range of topics, including the conditions and settings that can make distressed debt investing attractive; example transactions that it has been successful with; and the timing of Oaktree's $15B+ raise for its largest distressed debt fund. We explore the dramatic shift in monetary policy and credit conditions over recent years and its implications; and observe segments of corporate America that are under increasing pressure, especially small-business. We then turn our conversation to private credit, including increased competition in this segment, key risks, relative appeal vs. other asset classes:  risks and opportunities that eventuate from illiquidity, structuring, speed and scale; and the anticipated 'funding gap' that companies may face over 2026 and 2027. I hope you enjoy this episode. Disclaimer: The information in this podcast series is for general financial educational purposes only, should not be considered financial advice and is only intended for wholesale clients. That means the information does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for you and your needs. You should always consult your trusted licensed professional adviser before making any investment decision.

In today's episode the partners catch up and discuss everything from the US election, Tim's recent trip to JPM conference in Bangkok through to current opportunities in markets and their predictions on how markets will finish up for the year.  Disclaimer: The information in this podcast series is for general financial educational purposes only, should not be considered financial advice and is only intended for wholesale clients. That means the information does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for you and your needs. You should always consult your trusted licensed professional adviser before making any investment decision.

Today Managing Partner, Tim Whybourne, speaks with with two senior members of the Pantheon global private equity team in CharlotteMorris and Victor Mayer about their new evergreen private equity fund coming to the Australian market.Pantheon is a global private asset manager managing over 65bn in discretionary assets across a range of private equity investments. They have 11 offices and 125 investment professionals around the world. They have been at the forefront of private markets investing for more than four decades, driving long-term value creation for their clients through strategies covering the full investment lifecycle.The Pantheon Global Private Equity Fund (PGPE) aims to provide professional investors around the world with unique exposure to a diversified private equity portfolio sourced by Pantheon's global investment team. PGPE focuses on secondaries and co-investments, offering diversification by manager, stage, geography, vintage year and industry, all through a single allocation.High-conviction private equity portfolio accessed via a single allocationConcentrated in secondaries and co-investments, with a buyout and growth equity focusEvergreen allocation tool with immediate exposure and quarterly liquidityVictor Mayer is a managing director and portfolio manager at Pantheon in London and ictor is a member of Pantheon's European Investment team where he focuses on the origination, analysis and execution of primary investments and co-investments. Prior to joining Pantheon, Victor was a Director at HSBC Alternatives Ltd, where he worked on primary fund investments, secondaries and co-investments across Private Equity, Private Debt and Impact. Before that, he spent 3 years at Access Capital Partners in Paris, having started his career in transaction services at Deloitte in Luxembourg. Victor holds a master's degree in Corporate Finance from ESSCA in France.Charlotte Morris is a Partner in Pantheon's Global Secondaries Team and is responsible for co-managing the activities of Pantheon International Plc (PIP). She is involved in all aspects of Pantheon's secondaries business including the analysis, evaluation and completion of secondary investment opportunities. Charlotte joined Pantheon in 2006 from Cdb Web Tech, an investment vehicle listed on the Milan Stock Exchange. She serves as a member of Pantheon's Global Secondaries Investment Committee and Sustainability Committee, and is engaged across Pantheon's transactional investment activities. Charlotte received a master's degree in mathematics from Cambridge.Disclaimer: The information in this podcast series is for general financial educational purposes only, should not be considered financial advice and is only intended for wholesale clients. That means the information does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for you and your needs. You should always consult your trusted licensed professional adviser before making any investment decision.

In today's episode, Managing Partner Craig Emanuel sits down with Michael Lukin, Founder and Group Managing Partner of Roc Partners.Roc Partners have established themselves over the past 25 years as one of Australia's most successful and reputed investors in mid-sized private companies, having made more than 400 investments and now managing more than $8 billion in investor capital. Roc have delivered superior returns of more than 29% IRR pa within Roc's secondaries funds.As Group MD, Mike is responsible for leading client relationships and investment activities in several global markets. Mike was one of the founding partners of Roc Partners following the management buy-out of Macquarie Group's private markets business unit by its senior executives in June 2014. Mike currently serves as director of Roc Partners investee companies StoneAxe, Australia's Oyster Coast, Hirepool, National Dental Care, and Infrastructure Advisory Group. Mike holds a Bachelor of Science Honours, Applied Mathematics, is a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) and Associate of the Institute of Actuaries of Australia.  During this podcast, Craig holds an in-depth discussion with Mike on how the Roc business originated, what are secondaries markets, how investors are able to access secondaries, lessons learned in founding one of the country's most respected investment firms, through to the current private market industry dynamics and global outlook.Disclaimer: The information in this podcast series is for general financial educational purposes only, should not be considered financial advice and is only intended for wholesale clients. That means the information does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for you and your needs. You should always consult your trusted licensed professional adviser before making any investment decision.

In today's episode, Managing Partner Craig Emanuel sits down with Adrian MacKenzie, Founder and Partner of Five V Capital.Adrian is the founder and a partner of Five V Capital. A highly experienced investor with over 25 years of private equity experience, Adrian has successfully led and managed Five V's investments, including Ascender, Madman Film & Entertainment, Canva, Plenti, Education Perfect, the Probe Group, Zenith Investment Partners, Openway Food Co, Penten and Automic. Before founding Five V Capital, Adrian was a managing partner and board member at leading global private equity firm CVC Capital Partners, where he helped establish the Asia Pacific and Australian offices. Five V have invested across 45 Australian and NZ private businesses, taking an average ownership stake of 30%, and having allocated almost $2B of investor funds on behalf of 400 clients. Since inception, Five V's funds have delivered realised returns of 63% IRR, with an average holding period of 2.9 years per investment.During this podcast, Craig holds in an in-depth discussion with Adrian on the secrets to searching for, selecting and partnering with outstanding Founder-led businesses. Craig and Adrian discuss topics such as an example of a great portfolio company, through to the current PE industry dynamics, through to what shaped Adrian's successful career as a Founder of one of Australia's most prominent PE funds.Disclaimer: The information in this podcast series is for general financial educational purposes only, should not be considered financial advice and is only intended for wholesale clients. That means the information does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for you and your needs. You should always consult your trusted licensed professional adviser before making any investment decision.

In today's episode, Managing Partner, Tim Whybourne catches up with Vu Tran, one of the co-founders of one of Brisbane's most successful starts ups where they discuss everything from what it was like growing up in Logan as a migrant and what it takes to build a company like Go1, through to leadership and what drives him to get out of bed in the morning and keep solving problems. We finished by touching on his latest venture in defence in particular building rockets to bring Australian manufacturing and defence capabilities back on shore.Vu Tran was the Chief Growth Officer and co-founder of Go1, a global e-learning company that has grown from humble beginnings in a garage in Brisbane to a worldwide organization with offices in the USA, South Africa, Vietnam, the UK, and Malaysia. Vu is also a practising doctor working in General practice and is passionate about developing innovative ways to promote healthcare with the broader community.Disclaimer: The information in this podcast series is for general financial educational purposes only, should not be considered financial advice and is only intended for wholesale clients. That means the information does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for you and your needs. You should always consult your trusted licensed professional adviser before making any investment decision.

In this episode, the partners catch up and discuss what happened with the most recent market tantrum, when we expect interest rate cuts, what impact that will have on the market, and the benefit of investing in private markets. They also discuss the implications of the upcoming US elections and where markets are heading from here.Disclaimer: The information in this podcast series is for general financial educational purposes only, should not be considered financial advice and is only intended for wholesale clients. That means the information does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for you and your needs. You should always consult your trusted licensed professional adviser before making any investment decision.

Today we are trying a slightly different format in inviting you all into a discussion we had with Mark Carnegie, a titan of the Australian investment banking landscape and his interest in crypto assets.Mark has more than 30 years of experience as an entrepreneur, investor and corporate advisor in New York, London and Sydney. From 1990 to 2000 Mark was the Australian and Asian representative of  Hellman  &  Friedman following his training on  Wall  Street with  James  D.  Wolfensohn and,  in London, at Hudson Conway with Lloyd Williams. In 2000 Mark co-founded leading Australian boutique corporate advisory and private equity firm Carnegie, Wylie & Co Pty Limited with John Wylie. Carnegie Wylie was acquired by leading Wall Street bank,  Lazard Inc in  2007, and following the sale,  Mark was appointed the  CEO  of  Lazard Australia Private Equity. Throughout his career, Mark has been involved in a range of diverse Australian and  Asian investments and has participated in groups that have acquired major stakes in the  Courage Pub Estate,  John  Fairfax  Holdings, Hoyts  Cinemas,  Formula  One Holdings,  SCTV,  Macquarie  Radio Network,  Lonely Planet Publications and London Sumatra Plantations. As a corporate advisor, Mark has advised Qantas and Coles Myer on general strategic matters, Westfield on its A$22 billion merger and Qantas on its JetStarAsia start-up in Singapore. Mark holds a BA from Oxford University and a BSc (Hons) from Melbourne University.  He is a former Treasurer of the Oxford Union. Please join us as we listen in on a recent call we had with Mark regarding the case for having a meaningful allocation to crypto assets in your portfolio.Disclaimer: The information in this podcast series is for general financial educational purposes only, should not be considered financial advice and is only intended for wholesale clients. That means the information does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for you and your needs. You should always consult your trusted licensed professional adviser before making any investment decision.

In this discussion, one of our Managing Partners, Tim Whybourne, catches up with Steve Byrom of Potentum Partners. Steve is a Founding Partner of Potentum Partners. Prior to Potentum Partners, Steve spent 11 years as Head of Private Equity and Investment Committee member at Future Fund, Australia's sovereign wealth fund. He led the team that created Future Fund's private equity strategy, building a $27.5bn investment program.During the discussion, they cover everything from the lessons learned investing in private equity for the Australian Future fund and the connections formed during this time that are pivotal to the success of their current private equity business. We cover the basics of what private equity, secondaries and primary transactions look like and highlight some of the key deals they have done in recent times, why it is important to invest in the top half of Private equity performers and the importance of continuing to allocate to private equity throughout a cycle. Potentum partners are currently raising capital for their new semi-liquid secondaries fund.Disclaimer: The information in this podcast series is for general financial educational purposes only, should not be considered financial advice and is only intended for wholesale clients. That means the information does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for you and your needs. You should always consult your trusted licensed professional adviser before making any investment decision.

Today, Managing Partner, Tim Whybourne catches up with the CEO and co-founder of ReadyTech (ASX:RDY), overseeing its growth from early product development in 1999 to leading the ASX-listed SaaS company with reach across education, workforce, government and justice sectors – from Australia/NZ to a global customer base. With over 25 years of experience in business leadership and technology, Marc heads up ReadyTech's global team of over 500 people who are committed to supporting more than 4,600 customers with mission-critical technology.Marc has bootstrapped the company through to private equity ownership through to an ASX listed growing it from 2 staff to over 600 currently. In their discussion they talk about the challenges of scaling a tech business through the different phases, what it takes to be a good leader and what they are doing to embrace the ever-evolving technology landscape.Disclaimer: The information in this podcast series is for general financial educational purposes only, should not be considered financial advice and is only intended for wholesale clients. That means the information does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for you and your needs. You should always consult your trusted licensed professional adviser before making any investment decision.

In this episode, Managing Partner, Tim Whybourne catches up with Gus McLachlan AO a distinguished leader who retired from the Australian Army in 2018 after an illustrious 37-year career. Fergus held key roles such as head of Modernisation and Strategic Planning, deputy chief of Staff for Plans at the HQ ISAF Joint Command in Afghanistan, and chief of staff for the Office of the Chief of the Defence Force, culminating his career as Commander Forces Command, leading 35,000 ground forces personnel.They discuss everything from Fergus's extensive military career and leadership lessons to his insights on building and maintaining high-performing teams. Fergus shares his experience in strategic planning, cultural and organisational change, and the integration of innovative technologies like cyber, robotics, and data analytics. They also discuss the current geopolitical outlook and the risks to Australia's sovereignty.  Tune in to hear his thoughts on transitioning to the commercial and university sectors and his advice for emerging leaders aspiring to make a significant impact.Disclaimer: The information in this podcast series is for general financial educational purposes only, should not be considered financial advice and is only intended for wholesale clients. That means the information does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for you and your needs. You should always consult your trusted licensed professional adviser before making any investment decision.

In this episode, our Partner and Private Wealth Manager, Ryan Loehr speaks with Peter Beske Nielsen, the Global Head of Private Wealth for EQT. Peter joined Ryan in our Sydney office, visiting from Copenhagen. EQT is one of the world's most reputable private market investors, managing over $216b EUR or $350b AUD investing from start up to maturity or public company (take privates), and covering two segments: real assets and private capital. Critical to EQT is a philosophy of long-term ownership and ‘future proofing' companies - an attribute inspired by one of the most successful Swedish families and original EQT investor, the Wallenberg Family. The EQT model is to shape and execute a value-creation plan and keep an active ownership approach to transform and make companies more relevant, efficient, and future-proof – optimized for market dynamics and customer demands.  For the first time, EQT has a new solution in market to democratise access to the breadth of its private market offering to private wealth investors - instead of being restricted to institutions and family offices. Disclaimer: The information in this podcast series is for general financial educational purposes only, should not be considered financial advice and is only intended for wholesale clients. That means the information does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for you and your needs. You should always consult your trusted licensed professional adviser before making any investment decision.

In today's episode, Craig, Tim & Ryan discuss the current state of financial markets, where they see markets heading and why we should not be afraid of investing at all-time highs. They discussed their views on where interest rates are heading and what impact this might have for investors moving forward as well as some recent learnings in discussions with fund managers.Disclaimer: The information in this podcast series is for general financial educational purposes only, should not be considered financial advice and is only intended for wholesale clients. That means the information does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for you and your needs. You should always consult your trusted licensed professional adviser before making any investment decision.

 The two happiest days of owning a boat are the day you buy a boat and the day you sell it….other than when you are the lender to a Super Yacht manufacturer. If banks aren't lending nowadays, then who is? Time for some discussion on the highly demanded World of private credit. Epsilon Direct Lending specialise in lending to some of Australia and New Zealand's most respected mid-market companies, from IT through to coffee roasters. Epsilon provide institutional and wholesale investors with stable and attractive returns, with the Founders having sourced and arranged several billions of dollars of direct loans. Joe Millward is a Founding Partner of Epsilon Direct Lending and a member of the Investment Committee. Joe has 25 years of experience in a career covering direct lending funds management, growth, and event-driven corporate financing, business strategy, compliance, operations, and finance across Europe and Australia. Joe was most recently an Executive Manager in CBA's corporate bank. He previously held the roles of Chief Operating Officer of the Corporate & Investment Banking Division at Bank of America Merrill Lynch Australia and Head of Loan Funds at the Royal Bank of Scotland pc's asset management business. Joe is a fully qualified accountant and fellow member of the ACCA. During this podcast, Craig holds an in-depth discussion with Joe on the intricacies of lending to mid-market companies, how a deal is assessed and approved, through to lessons learned during his successful career in establishing one of Australia's most reputable direct corporate lending companies. Disclaimer: The information in this podcast series is for general financial educational purposes only, should not be considered financial advice and is only intended for wholesale clients. That means the information does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for you and your needs. You should always consult your trusted licensed professional adviser before making any investment decision.

 In this episode, the partners discuss Craig and Ryans's recent study tour to NYC where they had the privilege of learning from some of the world's most successful investors such as Bobby Jain (Former CIO of Millenium), Ken Moelis (CEO of Moelis) and Sonny Kalsi (CEO of BGO) to name a few. The team also discusses how markets have performed over the past 6 months, their predictions for how the next 12 months will play out, interest rates, and the rise of private market democratisation.Disclaimer: The information in this podcast series is for general financial educational purposes only, should not be considered financial advice and is only intended for wholesale clients. That means the information does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for you and your needs. You should always consult your trusted licensed professional adviser before making any investment decision.

In this episode, Managing Partner, Tim Whybourne catches up with one of Australia's leading property experts, the Chief Economist of Ray White, Nerida Conisbee. Nerida provides market commentary to a wide range of Australian media outlets across digital, print, television, and radio. She also contributes to Ray White's publications including Ray White Now. She is the Chair of the Construction Forecasting Council and is a member of the Australian Taxation Office's Foreign Investment Stakeholder Group. She also provides updates on property market conditions to major Government bodies.  Nerida has more than 20 years of property research experience throughout Asia Pacific and has held senior positions within commercial agencies and major consulting firms during this time. Her experience covers residential and commercial property from both an investor and occupier's perspective.During the discussion, they cover everything from the state of the Australian property market, what people need to watch out for, and where you might find pockets of growth over the coming years. Disclaimer: The information in this podcast series is for general financial educational purposes only, should not be considered financial advice and is only intended for wholesale clients. That means the information does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for you and your needs. You should always consult your trusted licensed professional adviser before making any investment decision.

In this episode, Managing Partner Tim Whybourne catches up with Cameron Blanks, a managing director of Pacific Equity Partners, one of the leading and most active private equity managers in the country with over A$10 billion in Assets Under management. Cameron joined Pacific Equity Partners in 2002. Prior to joining PEP, Cameron spent three years with Bain & Company in Australia and North America. Previously, Cameron worked for seven years in the mining and construction industry in Australia, Asia and North America.They discuss everything from how Cameron started his career, the different types of private equity in Australia and around the globe and the opportunity that has been presented for Australians in private equity.Disclaimer: The information in this podcast series is for general financial educational purposes only, should not be considered financial advice and is only intended for wholesale clients. That means the information does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for you and your needs. You should always consult your trusted licensed professional adviser before making any investment decision.

In this episode, Managing Partner Tim Whybourne catches up with two Wall Street stalwarts Jeff Schluze & Michael Testorf from Clearbridge Investments. Jeffrey is a Managing Director and the Head of Economic and Market Strategy at ClearBridge Investments overseeing capital market and economic research and contributing thought leadership on these topics to the institutional investor and financial advisor communities. Michael is a Portfolio Manager on the Global Growth Equity investment team and co-manages numerous global and international growth strategies. Clearbridge Investments manages over USD$187.9 million (as of 31/3/2024).We talk about everything from clearbridges proprietary recession indicator tool, the anatomy of recession, through to why valuations are as scary as they might look and why investing at the top of the market can still return great results. We discuss the investment case for Emerging markets, Japan, the US and Europe and then explore one of Clearbridges latest equity strategies to be deployed into the Australian market in the Clearbridge Global Growth Strategy.Disclaimer: The information in this podcast series is for general financial educational purposes only, should not be considered financial advice and is only intended for wholesale clients. That means the information does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for you and your needs. You should always consult your trusted licensed professional adviser before making any investment decision.

In this episode, EWL Partner and Wealth Advisor Ryan Loehr, speaks with Gregg Taylor from Salter Brothers.Gregg leads the equities investment team at Salter Brothers, a reputable Australian alternatives investment manager responsible for overseeing $3.5bn of assets for HNW investors and institutions.We have known Gregg across various iterations of his career, which has seen him work across broking, investment banking and portfolio manager roles with leading institutions. Then building and successfully exiting a large media-tech business as well as a funds management business (Bombora) before joining Salter Brothers. In this episode, we dive into some of the key considerations for founders seeking the right investment partner; unpack some of the common challenges these high-growth businesses face; and discuss why the market for these companies has become attractively priced.As active investors, finding value often requires a contrarian approach; and both small and pre-IPO businesses have recently lagged larger indices by a large margin. This episode is well suited to founders thinking about taking on a capital partner and key considerations; or investors wanting to understand some of the underappreciated opportunities in high-growth, emerging Australian companies.  Disclaimer: The information in this podcast series is for general financial educational purposes only, should not be considered financial advice and is only intended for wholesale clients. That means the information does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for you and your needs. You should always consult your trusted licensed professional adviser before making any investment decision.

In today's episode managing partner Tim Whybourne catches up with the entrepreneur, founder, and CEO of Audeara. In the episode, they cover everything from how James came from a career path as a doctor to the CEO of a listed business that creates and sells headphones for the hearing impaired. We talk about the highs and lows of being a founder and what it is like to run an ASX-listed business.Dr James Fielding is the Founder and CEO of Audeara, the Founder and Director of Robotics Engineering Research Laboratories, Founder and Director of Yumm! Confectionary and Founder and former Director of Field Orthopaedics. He worked in a range of fields before pursuing medicine, including at New York-based hedge fund Bay Harbour Capital and a prominent Hollywood production company. Dr Fielding was based at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital before leaving full-time clinical medicine to focus on the founding and development of his start-up, Audeara. Audeara headphones have the capability to test and re-test the hearing of the wearer over the span of a lifetime. They tailor the sound to the needs of the individual to ensure all people, regardless of their hearing health can enjoy a world-class sound experience. Through his lead, Audera has also taken an active role in promoting awareness of hearing loss and related issues in the community.Disclaimer: The information in this podcast series is for general financial educational purposes only, should not be considered financial advice and is only intended for wholesale clients. That means the information does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for you and your needs. You should always consult your trusted licensed professional adviser before making any investment decision.

In today's episode Managing partner Tim Whybourne caught up with the founder of Liquid Gold consultants, Susanne Bransgrove who specialises in assisting family enterprises in tackling the difficult issues of succession, next-generation education and integration, governance, and communication. Liquid Gold Consultants create unique solutions, using customised strategies and suitable structures to create better family cohesion, communication, governance, and focus. Susanne is best known for providing strategic guidance to family businesses in the areas of ownership/family alignment, business governance improvements and smoother communication flow across organisations. Growing up in Germany as part of a third-generation family business has provided her with a sound foundation for understanding the range of issues that arise when needing to balance the performance of the family business with the differing needs of multiple generations. In the episode, they cover how they deal with introducing children to wealth without removing their ambition, how to successfully transition a family business leadership from one generation to the next and how families can deal with intergenerational wealth transfer in a considered manner and the discussions we should be having now with our families not waiting for them to hear it for the first time in a will.Disclaimer: The information in this podcast series is for general financial educational purposes only, should not be considered financial advice and is only intended for wholesale clients. That means the information does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for you and your needs. You should always consult your trusted licensed professional adviser before making any investment decision.

In this episode, Ryan Loehr, our Brisbane-based Partner, and Private Wealth Advisor speaks with the founders of Agreus, Tayyab Mohamed and Paul Westall. Also joining them is Pierre Pineau, the head of Agreus in the APAC region. This marks part II of our podcasts with Agreus and is focused on identifying the key considerations for families, considering establishing and resourcing their own family office. We explore the different types of family office models; key planning issues to get right beforehand; minimum running costs; how thematics like Artificial Intelligence and cybersecurity are impacting hiring needs; and how to fairly remunerate or internalise family members in the business of the family group.Disclaimer: The information in this podcast series is for general financial educational purposes only, should not be considered financial advice and is only intended for wholesale clients. That means the information does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for you and your needs. You should always consult your trusted licensed professional adviser before making any investment decision.

In this episode, Brisbane Partner and Financial Advisor at EW&L, Ryan Loehr, speaks with one, but two specialists from Ares Management, a leading alternative asset manager responsible for over $600B across credit, private equity, real estate, and infrastructure asset classes.Joining us is Samantha Milner. Sam joined Ares in 2004 and is a Partner, Portfolio Manager and Head of U.S. Liquid Credit Research. Sam is responsible for managing Ares' US bank loan and liquid credit strategies and has an extensive background in financial restructuring, advising on distressed mergers, acquisitions, and private placements. Sam is based out of LA; United States and we are fortunate to get to spend time with her whilst in Australia.Additionally, we are joined by Teiki Benveniste, Head of Ares Wealth Management Solutions in Australia.  Teiki is the client portfolio manager for Australian investors, and is well-tenured, previously coming from Macquarie group as a senior investment specialist and before Macquarie worked for Société Générale in London as a credit analyst and syndicated loan trader.For regular listeners, Ryan has increasingly spent time covering private and liquid credit from various, leading fund managers. In this episode, Ryan does something a little different, by comparing the different characteristics, the pros, and cons of both private and traded loans, and the role that each can play in client portfolios.  Teiki and Sam provide some invaluable insights, and we hope you enjoy this episode. Disclaimer: The information in this podcast series is for general financial educational purposes only, should not be considered financial advice and is only intended for wholesale clients. That means the information does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for you and your needs. You should always consult your trusted licensed professional adviser before making any investment decision.

In today's episode, Managing Partner Craig Emanuel sits down with Craig Blair, Co-Founder and Partner of AirTree Ventures.AirTee are the pinnacle of the Australian venture capital ecosystem. Craig has been a trailblazer in Australian VC, having been investing in startups with a list of successful exits from the 1990's, prior to founding AirTree in 2014. With $1.3bn funds under management, AirTree's portfolio includes many of Australia and New Zealand's iconic technology companies. Craig has led investments in Canva, Pet Circle, Go1 and Employment Hero, which have delivered hundreds of millions of dollars in investor returns at greater than 100x initial investment. Prior to AirTree, Craig was a Partner at Netus, a venture fund that delivered top decile returns to investors for years in succession. Prior to his VC career, Craig was a founder of several startups including Travelselect, Beamly Australia, and the founding chairman of Pet Circle. Craig spent his early career in strategy consulting and investment banking.  Outside of AirTree, Craig is an active philanthropist through the Blair Caffrey Foundation which supports indigenous, women's and humanitarian causes and the arts. Craig holds a Bachelor of Engineering from the University of Sydney, and an MBA from INSEAD, France.During this podcast, Craig holds an in-depth discussion with Craig on how he sees the Australian VC industry, how AirTree select and manage their portfolio companies, through to the secrets of maintaining the right work/life balance.Disclaimer: The information in this podcast series is for general financial educational purposes only, should not be considered financial advice and is only intended for wholesale clients. That means the information does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for you and your needs. You should always consult your trusted licensed professional adviser before making any investment decision.

In today's episode, Managing Partner Craig Emanuel sits down with Mario Giannini, Co-Chairman of Hamilton Lane. Established in 1991, Hamilton Lane is one of the World's largest and most respected Private Markets managers, directly managing more than $ 1.3 trillion AUD in assets globally.During this podcast, Craig holds an in-depth discussion with Mario about what attracted Mario to private markets from an early age, revisiting the bad old chainsaw and leverage days, the firm's Investment committee process, the pressures in the current environment to deploy capital, through to some crystal ball gazing by Mario. 2024 may in fact prove to be one of the best vintages to invest in.Disclaimer: The information in this podcast series is for general financial educational purposes only, should not be considered financial advice and is only intended for wholesale clients. That means the information does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for you and your needs. You should always consult your trusted licensed professional adviser before making any investment decision.

The environment for global liquid or traded credit has changed dramatically over the past 10-15 years. Sub-investment grade debt has increased its quality – leverage is significantly lower than historical levels, and the volume of BB quality credits (one rank below IG) in the sub-IG universe is very high. Roughly 50% in the US and 60% in Europe. While some argue that spreads are not wide enough, in this episode we unpack the often-overlooked opportunities available across a range of different security types; where and how KKR can access favourable terms and why investors should be considering this asset class as part of their more aggressive fixed-income portfolios, or as a substitute to some of their equity allocation.Disclaimer: The information in this podcast series is for general financial educational purposes only, should not be considered financial advice and is only intended for wholesale clients. That means the information does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for you and your needs. You should always consult your trusted licensed professional adviser before making any investment decision.

In today's episode, Managing Partner, Tim Whybourne catches up with Jonathan Armitage, Chief Investment Officer of CFS in their Sydney studio. They discuss everything from the current state of markets to how CFS goes about constructing portfolios for clients. They touch on the difference between listed and unlisted assets and the opportunity that is emerging for unlisted investments (Private Equity and Credit).Disclaimer: The information in this podcast series is for general financial educational purposes only, should not be considered financial advice and is only intended for wholesale clients. That means the information does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for you and your needs. You should always consult your trusted licensed professional adviser before making any investment decision.

In today's episode Partner's Craig Emanuel, Tim Whybourne & Ryan Loehr discuss all things markets from what happened in markets in 2023 through to their bold predictions for what 2024 will bring as well as touch on the investment case for private equity and credit.Disclaimer: The information in this podcast series is for general financial educational purposes only, should not be considered financial advice and is only intended for wholesale clients. That means the information does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for you and your needs. You should always consult your trusted licensed professional adviser before making any investment decision.

In today's episode, we speak with Brett Winton, the chief futurist for Ark Invest. Brett joined ARK in February 2014 and has worked alongside Cathie for almost 15 years since their time at Alliance Bernstein. As Chief Futurist, Brett drives ARK's long-term forecasts across convergent technologies, economies, and asset classes, helping ARK dimension the impact of disruptive innovation as it transforms public equities, private equities, crypto assets, fixed income, and the global economy. Brett also serves on the ARK Venture Investment Committee. Brett joined ARK as Director of Research, guiding and managing the proprietary research of ARK's investment team. Prior to ARK, Brett served as a Vice President and Senior Analyst on the Research on Strategic Change team at Alliance Bernstein. Brett earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).In the episode, we covered everything from why disruptive technology now through the size of the opportunity for some of the portfolio companies like Tesla, Coinbase and DraftKings.Disclaimer: The information in this podcast series is for general financial educational purposes only, should not be considered financial advice and is only intended for wholesale clients. That means the information does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for you and your needs. You should always consult your trusted licensed professional adviser before making any investment decision.

In today's episode, we sit down with Benjamin Dunphy from January Capital to talk all things Venture Debt. The asset class is not well understood in Australia so it was fascinating to unpack the opportunity the space may offer to Australian Investors.Benjamin is the founder and managing partner at January Capital. January Capital is a Venture Capital firm based out of Singapore investing in the Asia Pacific region. Asia-Pacific's first dedicated, diversified fund providing senior, secured loans to leading, growth-stage technology companies, managed by the region's most experienced venture credit team.Benjamin is responsible for overall portfolio construction and firm strategy at January Capital. Benjamin's track record of investments includes Akulaku, Shopback, Go1 and Skedulo. Benjamin was the only Australian in 2019 to be named as a member of the Forbes 30 under 30 Venture Capital and Private Equity list.Prior to joining January Capital, Benjamin worked for Seabury Group, a leading advisory firm in New York, consulting on engagements across three continents. Benjamin was previously based in Southeast Asia as Vice President of Operations for Lazada, a billion-dollar e-commerce company now owned by Alibaba.  Benjamin holds a Bachelor of Business (First Class Hons) from the Queensland University of Technology.Disclaimer: The information in this podcast series is for general financial educational purposes only, should not be considered financial advice and is only intended for wholesale clients. That means the information does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for you and your needs. You should always consult your trusted licensed professional adviser before making any investment decision.

In this episode, we introduce Tayyab Mohamed and Paul Westall co-founders of Agreus group. Agreus is a leading full-service recruitment firm that works exclusively to solve for the hiring needs of family offices – some of the largest, most successful and high-profile families throughout the world. Unlike traditional business, family offices are unique. Maintaining wealth across generations is notoriously difficult, reflected by the well-known saying “shirtsleeves to shirtsleeves in three generations.” This occurs most often because of failed culture, alignment and dynamic – rather than a lack of skill. Hires need to be a cultural fit; personalities in a small team need to gel; values and vision need to align.  In this episode, Part I (another to follow), we introduce the founders, how and why Paul and Tayyab created Agreus. Their professional life before family office recruitment. The extensive work they do in Family Office Salary benchmarking alongside KPMG. And more critically, discuss the key drivers of establishing a family office. The do's and don't and common failures in the recruitment process. On the call we are also joined by Pierre Pineau who leads Agreus' Asia Pacific division and talk through the needs of families in the region, providing useful context for Australian families to consider how, when and why they should establish a family office – and the alternative ‘hybrid' models in between.  Disclaimer: The information in this podcast series is for general financial educational purposes only, should not be considered financial advice and is only intended for wholesale clients. That means the information does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for you and your needs. You should always consult your trusted licensed professional adviser before making any investment decision.

In this episode, our Partner Ryan Loehr speaks to Harry Sugiarto, portfolio manager of Intermediate Capital Group's (ICG) multi-sector liquid credit portfolios. Harry and his team are not constrained to the returns of any one type of asset within credit and can pivot to where the best relative value is. As the risk-free rate of return resets valuations and investor return expectations across all asset classes, credit markets have become increasingly attractive. In some cases, offering investors equity-like or above potential returns with significantly more protection. ICG is a global alternatives asset manager with origins in Europe. Today it manages over USD $80B in AUM and is a truly global business with approximately 600 employees across 16 countries. It is listed on the LSE and is a member of the FTSE250. This is an interesting listen for anyone with a more income-focused investment strategy, or those interested in taking advantage of more attractive opportunities in global traded credit.Disclaimer: The information in this podcast series is for general financial educational purposes only, should not be considered financial advice and is only intended for wholesale clients. That means the information does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for you and your needs. You should always consult your trusted licensed professional adviser before making any investment decision.

In today's episode Managing Partner, Tim Whybourne, sits down with David Bassanese, the Chief Economist for Betashares. In their discussion they cover everything from the current economic outlook and view of interest rates to the sustainability of the US debt position and why there is cause for optimism in markets over the coming 5-10 years.David is responsible for developing economic insights and portfolio construction strategies for adviser and retail clients. Prior to Betashares, David was an economic columnist for The Australian Financial Review (AFR) for over a decade. Prior to the AFR, David spent several years in the financial markets as a senior economist and interest rate strategist at Bankers Trust and Macquarie Bank. He started his career as a Commonwealth Treasury official, after which he spent three years as a research economist at the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) in Paris, France. He graduated with first-class honours from the University of Adelaide, and a master's in public policy from the J.F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University.Disclaimer: The information in this podcast series is for general financial educational purposes only, should not be considered financial advice and is only intended for wholesale clients. That means the information does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for you and your needs. You should always consult your trusted licensed professional adviser before making any investment decision.

In this podcast, EW&L Partner Ryan Loehr speaks with Matthew O'Mara from Apollo Global. Matt is a Partner of Apollo's Insurance Solutions Group and has responsibility for leading its democratised private market capability globally. For those unfamiliar with Apollo, it is regarded as one of the most reputable private equity and private credit managers in the world. A key differentiator for Apollo is its alignment with investors, with approximately half of its $600B in AUM invested from its own balance sheet, alongside investors. Private Markets are an area that has traditionally been restricted to the largest professional and institutional investors, but managers (including Apollo) are increasingly innovating via new structures to provide private investors with new access points. ‘Alternatives' or private market opportunities are increasingly playing a more important role in investor portfolios and for anyone looking to understand more about this asset class, this episode provides valuable insights.Disclaimer: The information in this podcast series is for general financial educational purposes only, should not be considered financial advice and is only intended for wholesale clients. That means the information does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for you and your needs. You should always consult your trusted licensed professional adviser before making any investment decision.

In this episode managing partner, Tim Whybourne catches up with Dominic Woolrych the Co-Founder and CEO of Law Path. They sit down to discuss everything from what it was like in the early days, stepping out of a secure career at a large law firm to a start-up all while running another side hustle, which has gone on to achieve more than 1m in revenue per annum. Law Path now services 400,000 small to medium-sized businesses in Australia by providing accessible legal solutions in a scalable format. They have been recognised among the top 10 legal start-ups in Australia and the top 50 globally.Disclaimer: The information in this podcast series is for general financial educational purposes only, should not be considered financial advice and is only intended for wholesale clients. That means the information does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for you and your needs. You should always consult your trusted licensed professional adviser before making any investment decision.

In this episode, Ryan Loehr speaks with Nick Cregan, Founder and Portfolio Manager at Fairlight Asset Management.Fairlight Asset Management is a preeminent global small-mid cap manager responsible for managing A$1B. Despite the youth of the firm, the group has quickly established a formidable reputation locally with a tight-knit investment team that each brings a long and successful track record in the segment. Nick has previously held senior positions with Evans and Partners, managing a global equity strategy awarded “best global fund” in 2016 and top decile performance since inception. He also worked in New York and London with Schroders, as a Senior Analyst of the US $7bn small mid cap fund, responsible for a fourth of its assets. Closer to home, Nick ran an Australian Microcap equities strategy, with 11% per annum outperformance over five years. As Bloomberg published in June 2023, the Fairlight strategy was up 24% for the year, outperforming 97% of global equity peers.  I wanted to speak to Nick because as often occurs in environments like we witnessed in 2022, there is a widening gap between large and mega cap valuations relative to small-mid cap constituents. This can create outsized opportunities. Investors incorrectly assume that smaller means riskier, which isn't always the case. In 2023, we have witnessed US markets rally, with the S&P500 up circa 20% year to date. However, of this, the 5-largest technology names have driven most of this return, largely on the back of AI-related optimism. Valuations do matter, and ultimately drive long-term value. Many large and mega cap names now look expensive, well above their long-term average. while small-mids look increasingly attractive, well below these multiples. For meaningful diversification, Small-Mids can play a critical role in portfolios. Nick and I talk about the importance of having a clear investment philosophy, strict valuation discipline, and how investors can get exposure to exciting thematics without the excessive price tag.Disclaimer: The information in this podcast series is for general financial educational purposes only, should not be considered financial advice and is only intended for wholesale clients. That means the information does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for you and your needs. You should always consult your trusted licensed professional adviser before making any investment decision.

In today's episode, Managing Partner, Tim Whybourne caught up with Jack Neureuter from the Fidelity Digital asset team based out of Boston. They discussed everything from how he got started in the space, the level of institutional demand for Crypto, the investment case for Bitcoin and Ethereum and why they shouldn't be ignored to debunking some of the most common myths we hear about crypto assets.Jack Neureuter is a Senior Research Analyst for the Fidelity Digital Assets team. He spends his day-to-day researching, writing, and speaking with institutional clients about macroeconomics and the digital asset ecosystem that is emerging, hoping to help increase comfort levels and bridge the knowledge gaps that exist between traditional asset managers and the digital asset space.Prior to his current role, he spent time working on the curriculum team for the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst Association (CAIA) and with Fidelity's Prime Brokerage team creating portfolio analytics tools for hedge fund investors. Jack graduated from the Honours College at the University of Massachusetts Amherst with a degree in finance and economics.Disclaimer: The information in this podcast series is for general financial educational purposes only, should not be considered financial advice and is only intended for wholesale clients. That means the information does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for you and your needs. You should always consult your trusted licensed professional adviser before making any investment decision.