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Hear what happened on the ICSC showroom floor with Brixmor Property Group's David Spawn, Tanger Outlet's Laura Fullington, Nuveen's Ana Leon and Big V Property Group's Mike Jordan. James Cook is the Director of Retail Research in the Americas for JLL. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Listen: WhereWeBuy.show Email: jamesd.cook@jll.com YouTube: http://everythingweknow.show/ Read more retail research here: http://www.us.jll.com/retail Theme music is Run in the Night by The Good Lawdz, under Creative Commons license.
Jack Janasiewicz, senior vice president and portfolio strategist at Natixis Investment Managers, says the market is in the middle of "one big range trade, and we're probably a lot closer to being at the top of the range rather than the bottom," which means there is more likely room to move down from here rather than to post big gains. Janasiewicz says the the slowing economy needs more time to work through the hard data, which will take time, and will likely lead to a volatile market within the current range. Janasiewicz says the market must also deal with short-term concerns over the weakening dollar, but says he think those worries are overblown when it comes to their long-term impact; like most analysts right now, he likes gold as a dollar diversifier to help ride out the issues. Brian Griggs, head of portfolio strategy and solutions at Nuveen, says that investors have long had too much dependence on large-cap domestic stocks and an over-reliance on duration in fixed-income allocations, which is leading to painful portfolio moves caused by today's stressed stock and bond markets. He talks about making small-but-appropriate portfolio tweaks to lower portfolio volatility and diversify portfolios to improve their investment return and comfort level. Plus we revisit a recent question that Chuck answered from a listener who must decide which investments they will sell in order to raise some cash to pay for one-time additional expenses.
On episode 413 of Animal Spirits, Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson discuss: how retail became the smart money, why long-term investing caught on, where the money is coming from to buy the dips, chances of re-testing the lows, the Moody's downgrade, millionaires next door, takeout food culture, the broken housing market and much more! This episode is sponsored by Nuveen and YCharts. Invest like the future is watching. Visit: https://www.nuveen.com/future to learn more. Learn why 9 out of 10 advisors say YCharts is a best-in-class platform at YCharts.com. Sign up for The Compound newsletter and never miss out: thecompoundnews.com/subscribe Find complete show notes on our blogs: Ben Carlson's A Wealth of Common Sense Michael Batnick's The Irrelevant Investor Feel free to shoot us an email at animalspirits@thecompoundnews.com with any feedback, questions, recommendations, or ideas for future topics of conversation. Investing involves the risk of loss. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be or regarded as personalized investment advice or relied upon for investment decisions. Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson are employees of Ritholtz Wealth Management and may maintain positions in the securities discussed in this video. All opinions expressed by them are solely their own opinion and do not reflect the opinion of Ritholtz Wealth Management. The Compound Media, Incorporated, an affiliate of Ritholtz Wealth Management, receives payment from various entities for advertisements in affiliated podcasts, blogs and emails. Inclusion of such advertisements does not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation thereof, or any affiliation therewith, by the Content Creator or by Ritholtz Wealth Management or any of its employees. For additional advertisement disclaimers see here https://ritholtzwealth.com/advertising-disclaimers. Investments in securities involve the risk of loss. Any mention of a particular security and related performance data is not a recommendation to buy or sell that security. The information provided on this website (including any information that may be accessed through this website) is not directed at any investor or category of investors and is provided solely as general information. Obviously nothing on this channel should be considered as personalized financial advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any securities. See our disclosures here: https://ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Shiloh Bates and Himani Trivedi discuss the effects of tariffs on the loan market, CLO equity projected returns, and new funds being launched on the Nuveen platform.
Kim Flynn, President of XA Investments, discusses her 25-year career in asset management, focusing on alternative investments. She highlights the challenges faced during the 2008 financial crisis at Nuveen Investments, where she refinanced $15 billion in frozen auction rate securities. Flynn explains the structure and benefits of closed-end funds, particularly interval funds, which offer periodic liquidity. She details XA Investments' three SEC-registered closed-end funds with $900 million in assets, emphasizing private credit strategies with yields ranging from 9% to 15%. Flynn also explores the potential of alternative investments like farmland, infrastructure, and crypto, noting their role in portfolio diversification and income generation. Note: this episode contains general information only and is not financial or investment advice. Please let Gene know your thoughts on this episode by emailing him at contact@economicsexplored.com.About Kimberly Ann FlynnKimberly Ann Flynn is a President at XA Investments. She is a partner in the firm and responsible for all product and business development activities. Kim is responsible for the firm's proprietary fund platform and consulting practice. Kim has developed an expertise in closed-end fund product development and is a frequent contributor to media and industry events on topics including interval funds, alternative investments and London-listed investment companies. Kim has earned the CFA designation and is a member of the CFA Institute and CFA Society Chicago. She is also Series 7, 63 and 24 licensed.Previously, Kim was Senior Vice President and Head of Product Development for Nuveen Investments' Global Structured Products Group. In her 11 years at Nuveen, she helped develop over 40 closed-end funds, raising approximately $13 billion in capital. In her leadership role at Nuveen, Kim was responsible for asset-raising activities through the development of new, traditional and alternative investment funds, including CEFs, ETFs, UITs and commodity pools.Kim received her MBA degree from Harvard University, where she was a William J. Carey scholar and President of the HBS Volunteers. Before attending Harvard Business School, Kim spent three years working in Morgan Stanley's Investment Banking Division (1999-2002) in their Chicago office. She earned her BBA in Finance and Business Economics, summa cum laude, from the University of Notre Dame in 1999 where she was a valedictorian candidate, Rhodes Scholar finalist and the first recipient of the Paul F. Conway Award, given to a senior in the Department of Finance who embodies Notre Dame's tradition of excellence and who enriches the ideals of the university.Kim was recently selected to serve on the Notre Dame Wall Street leadership committee. She also serves on the board of the Women in ETFs Chicago chapter as Head of the Mentorship Committee and on the advisory board of Youth Guidance's Becoming A Man program. She is an active member of the University Club of Chicago and the Harvard Club of New York City, where she conducts regular business. Kim and her family - husband, Leo; son, Teddy; and daughter, Rose - live in Lincoln Park.TimestampsIntroduction (0:00)Kim Flynn's Career Journey (3:09)Experience During the 2008 Financial Crisis (4:41)Development of New Financial Products Post-Crisis (7:17)Understanding Closed-End Funds and Interval Funds (8:48)Investment Strategies and Alternative Assets (21:01)Energy Investments and ESG Considerations (29:02)Gold, Crypto, and the Role of FinTech (31:36)Evaluating Asset Managers and Investment Strategies (35:03)Investment Outlook and Market Dynamics (47:07)TakeawaysAlternative Investments Offer Diversification: Kim Flynn explains that alternative investments, including real estate, private credit, and farmland, provide diversification benefits, reducing reliance on traditional stocks and bonds.Liquidity Management is Crucial: Interval funds allow limited liquidity for investors, making them suitable for illiquid asset classes like private equity and real estate.Lessons from the 2008 Crisis: Kim shares her experience during the financial crisis, where she managed funds impacted by frozen liquidity, highlighting the importance of flexibility and innovation.Private Credit and Farmland Are Popular: Kim notes that private credit and farmland investments have seen significant interest due to their yield potential and inflation protection.Understanding Liquidity Premiums: Kim emphasizes that investors should seek a 300-400 basis point premium for illiquid investments compared to equivalent public market assets.Links relevant to the conversationKim's bio on the XA Investments website:https://xainvestments.com/team/US Treasury webpage on the Troubled Asset Relief Program (TARP):https://home.treasury.gov/data/troubled-asset-relief-programLumo Coffee promotion10% of Lumo Coffee's Seriously Healthy Organic Coffee.Website: https://www.lumocoffee.com/10EXPLOREDPromo code: 10EXPLORED Full transcripts are available a few days after the episode is first published at www.economicsexplored.com.
Big Tech has been surging this week, including Nvidia and Tesla. Gene Munster of Deepwater Asset Management breaks down the momentum across the sector.Coreweave and Cisco report. Evercore's Amit Daryanani breaks down Cisco's latest quarter. SuRo Capital's Mark Klein, a Coreweave shareholder, joins to discuss CoreWeave's first report as a public company. We also take a look at eToro's IPO and what it means for other companies considering going public. Barbara Doran of BD8 Capital and Bob Doll of Nuveen unpack the market action and we look ahead to Walmart, reporting on Thursday, with Corey Tarlowe of Jefferies.
Stocks edge higher as the S&P 500 gains a high-profile new member: Coinbase. Phil Camporeale of J.P. Morgan breaks down the market action, while Supermicro's AI positioning draws fresh Wall Street attention—Raymond James' Simon Leopold explains his bullish call. CyberArk CEO Matt Cohen joins to discuss earnings, enterprise IT spend and security sector consolidation while Saira Malik of Nuveen shares where she's seeing new opportunity in equities and fixed income. Our Bertha Coombs tracks UnitedHealth's rough day, Eamon Javers reports on the president's visit to Saudi Arabia alongside high-profile American CEOs. Plus, Michael Santoli's dashboard signals a return of risk-on sentiment and what it means for Coinbase to be added to the S&P 500 and Robert Frank spots cracks in the high-end art market.
This special episode features Nadir Settles. Nadir is the Global Head of Impact Investing at Nuveen Real Estate. He oversees all transactional and asset management activity for the affordable housing portfolio as well as sector staffing-levels, focused investment initiatives, performance, annual operating plan/budgets, and affordable housing services/outreach. He is responsible for sector growth through innovation, new products, community services, and expanded business lines/services. Nadir also serves as a principal spokesperson for Nuveen’s real estate Impact sector to the greater community, including, but not limited to, federal, state, and city local officials, state housing finance agencies, policymakers, advocates, affordable housing and social justice organizations, lenders, etc. He also serves as Head of Investments for the New York MSA for opportunistic-value add investments.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of the Rainmaker Podcast, host Gui Costin sits down with Daniel Noonan, Executive Vice President and Head of Wealth Management Consulting at Cohen & Steers, to explore what it takes to lead and scale a top-tier distribution team in today's evolving investment landscape. With more than two decades of experience at firms like Nuveen, PIMCO, and State Street Global Advisors, Daniel brings a thoughtful, measured approach to sales strategy, team leadership, and client engagement.Daniel offers an inside look at how Cohen & Steers is expanding beyond its core REIT franchise into private real estate, retirement solutions, and most recently, active ETFs. With a 50-person U.S. wealth distribution team, the firm is structured to stay agile while maintaining deep relationships across channels including RIAs, wirehouses, independent broker-dealers, and private banks.A central theme in the conversation is intentional sales process. Daniel emphasizes the importance of identifying the right advisor profile—those who embrace active management, endowment-style portfolio construction, and value in real assets. The firm leverages CRM technology, specifically Salesforce, as a “force multiplier,” empowering the sales team with data, segmentation, and efficiency to spend more time with high-potential clients. He stresses that success comes from combining the “art” of client engagement with the “science” of targeting and tracking.Daniel also discusses the challenges and opportunities of new client acquisition, particularly in the fast-growing but complex RIA channel. He advocates for a consultative, business-minded approach, focused less on product pushing and more on providing value—whether that's market insight, operational advice, or branding strategy.On leadership, Daniel defines his style as collaborative, present, and servant-oriented. He believes in staying close to the business and investing time with his team to remove roadblocks and reinforce shared goals. He encourages open communication across levels, structured reporting, and measurable goals that prioritize effort and process over uncontrollable outcomes.For young professionals, his advice is to be a “student of the game”—stay curious, work hard, and differentiate yourself through depth and breadth of knowledge. His biggest challenge today? Focus. With multiple initiatives underway, Daniel's priority is maintaining clarity on what matters most and building infrastructure to support that focus. This episode is a masterclass in strategic sales leadership and thoughtful organizational growth.Tired of chasing outdated leads? Book a demo to see how Dakota Marketplace simplifies your fundraising process with accurate, up-to-date investor data.
John Onderdonk is a fourth-generation cattle rancher and the head of Northern Trust's Agricultural Properties Group which manages farm, ranch and timber assets as trustee and executor for Northern Trust clients. In our episode, John will discuss the growing popularity of ranches among wealthy families and the challenges and opportunities of owing (or inheriting) these assets.(1:03) – How did John's family get into cattle ranching?(3:46) – What role did the ranch play in John's early years?(5:02) – How does John help ranch owners in his role at Northern Trust?(8:29) – What's driving the growth in ranch ownership?(11:43) – What challenges should people look out for when they're either inheriting or looking to buy a ranch?(14:30) – What are some of the opportunities or innovations that could help ranch owners stay profitable?(17:13) – How does John build credibility for himself among other ranch owners?(19:21) – How similar is Yellowstone to the realities of running a ranch?(21:01) – What does John love—and not love—about running his own ranch?(23:07) – What is the ‘why' that motivates John?© 2025 Northern Trust Corporation. Head Office: 50 South La Salle Street, Chicago, Illinois 60603 U.S.A. Incorporated with limited liability in the U.S. This information is not intended to be and should not be treated as legal, investment, accounting or tax advice and is for informational purposes only. Readers, including professionals, should under no circumstances rely upon this information as a substitute for their own research or for obtaining specific legal, accounting or tax advice from their own counsel. All information discussed herein is current only as of the date appearing in this material and is subject to change at any time without notice. The information contained herein, including any information regarding specific investment products or strategies, is provided for informational and/or illustrative purposes only, and is not intended to be and should not be construed as an offer, solicitation or recommendation with respect to any investment transaction, product or strategy. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. All material has been obtained from sources believed to be reliable, but its accuracy, completeness and interpretation cannot be guaranteed. Farmland investment return data was sourced from Nuveen, “Investing in farmland.”
CEF Insights welcomes back Nuveen Head of Senior Loans Scott Caraher for new insights into senior loans, which continue to offer many potential benefits in today's evolving market. Gain updates on the senior loan market environment and outlook, Nuveen's strategy for income and more. Nuveen, the investment manager of TIAA, offers a variety of investment solutions including closed-end funds. One of two senior loan-focused closed-end funds, the Nuveen Credit Strategies Income Fund (JQC) seeks high current income with a secondary objective of total return.
In this episode of Meet the Investor, we sit down with Kelli Marti, Senior Managing Director and Portfolio Manager at Churchill Asset Management, a leading US private credit firm with over $50 billion in committed capital. Kelly shares her insights in the traditional US middle market - businesses with $50 million EBITDA on average - and why this segment can offer attractive yields, conservative capital structures, and tight covenants. We unpack how Churchill leverages its deep relationships with top-tier private equity sponsors, the benefits of being a lead agent, and how they manage risk. We also explore the differences between private and public lending markets, the growing interest in private credit from investors, and discuss potential market saturation and the impact of increased regulatory scrutiny. Music provided by: Autumn Trumpet Background Corporate by LesFM | https://lesfm.net/ Music promoted by https://www.chosic.com/free-music/all/ Creative Commons CC BY 3.0 https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Alibaba's Joe Tsai raising the red flag on data centers – sending several stocks lower today. We drill down on the details and the sectors most impacted. Plus, Apple announced its dates for WWDC. We discuss what investors need to be watching from that event. And, Saira Malik from Nuveen breaks down her Q2 playbook and the pockets of opportunity she is seeing in the market right now.
The show wraps up interviews taped at FutureProof Citywide in Miami today, with Joe Terranova, chief market strategist at Virtus Investment Partners noting that the Trump Administration is not disturbed with the recent price action on the stock market, because they know that the economy must cool off to get lower interest rates and energy prices. Moreover, he notes that a prolonged tariff battle will impact earnings growth, which will be the key determinant of what the market can achieve this year. Tony Rodriguez, head of fixed income strategy at Nuveen, expects the Federal Reserve to make two interest-rate cuts this year and talks about the asset classes that will benefit the most from them. Barry Martin — the manager of Shelton Equity Income — discusses where investors can find strong income now, using options as an overlay to goose returns. The show also features interviews with Laura Lutton, global head of manager research at Morningstar, and Brad Smithy, head of wealth management at Elevation Point.
Tony Rodriguez, head of fixed income strategy at Nuveen, expects the Federal Reserve to make two interest-rate cuts this year — he calls them "recalibration cuts," made to stabilize the economy but not in response to a hard landing — which will boost floating-rate assets like leveraged loans, collateralized loan obligations and more. Speaking at FutureProof Citywide in Miami Beach, Rodriguez said the Treasury market is over-valued right now, but that the municipal bond market is the most attractive of long-duration assets, which are particularly good looking considering closed-end fud discounts in the muni space.
In this episode, we trace Kimberly Flynn's career path from her early days at Morgan Stanley to her role in helping raise $13 billion for innovative products at Nuveen. Discover the lessons she learned along the way and how they shaped her entrepreneurial venture, Zeia Investments. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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As inflationary pressures continue to challenge traditional asset classes, investors are increasingly turning to gold. But gold may not be all that glitters. In fact - there may be other assets better acting as inflation hedges. On Wealth Tracker, Hongbin Jeong speaks to Laura Cooper, Head of Macro Credit and Global Investment Strategist at Nuveen, to find out more about other inflation hedges investors can consider.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This episode is sponsored by Nuveen and Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners The state of renewable energy is a series of contradictions. On the one hand, solar panels are cheaper, but they may not stay that way with the threat of tariffs from the incoming Trump Administration. Distributed energy and behind-the-meter power generation are promising, but there are persistent structural obstacles, especially around microgrids. Meanwhile, AI projects require more and more energy while so many grids are already struggling to meet current needs. So what does this mean for energy investors today? Will the Trump Administration curb progress on renewables in favour of fossil fuels, or will energy demands boost every alternative available? Where are the opportunities worth pursuing and what technologies are living up to their promise? In this episode, we'll discuss these questions and more with Don Dimitrievich, the senior managing director and portfolio manager for energy infrastructure credit at Nuveen, and David Scaysbrook, a co-founder and managing partner of Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners. This episode first appeared on The Infrastructure Investor Podcast on 9 January 2025
The mega caps in retreat lately and the momentum that sent stocks to new record highs just over a week ago is fading. Alger's Ankur Crawford and Virtus' Joe Terranova break down their current strategies. Plus, Sara Naison-Tarajano from Goldman Sachs tells us how she is navigating tariff uncertainty. And, Saira Malik from Nuveen reveals where she is finding opportunities outside of tech.
Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast.Alt Goes Mainstream was live from $1.2T AUM asset manager Nuveen's nPowered conference, a two-day event bringing together Nuveen thought leaders and industry experts to explore challenges and opportunities in private markets.We interviewed some of Nuveen's senior leadership on site to hear their views and perspectives on private markets, working with the wealth channel, and product innovation.We sat down with Keith Jones, the Global Head of Alternative Investments Product for Nuveen, and a member of the Extended Leadership Team. He's responsible for the development and ongoing management of alternative investment products distributed through Nuveen's institutional, wealth management, and retirement channels globally.Keith and I had a fascinating conversation about product innovation in the wealth channel, how to educate and market products specifically designed for the wealth channel, and why it's not a “one-size-fits-all” approach.A word from AGM podcast sponsor, Ultimus Fund SolutionsThis episode of Alt Goes Mainstream is brought to you by Ultimus Fund Solutions, a leading full-service fund administrator for asset managers in private and public markets. As private markets continue to move into the mainstream, the industry requires infrastructure solutions that help funds and investors keep pace. In an increasingly sophisticated financial marketplace, investment managers must navigate a growing array of challenges: elaborate fund structures, specialized strategies, evolving compliance requirements, a growing need for sophisticated reporting, and intensifying demands for transparency.To assist with these challenging opportunities, more and more fund sponsors and asset managers are turning to Ultimus, a leading service provider that blends high tech and high touch in unique and customized fund administration and middle office solutions for a diverse and growing universe of over 450 clients and 1,800 funds, representing $500 billion assets under administration, all handled by a team of over 1,000 professionals. Ultimus offers a wide range of capabilities across registered funds, private funds and public plans, as well as outsourced middle office services. Delivering operational excellence, Ultimus helps firms manage the ever-changing regulatory environment while meeting the needs of their institutional and retail investors. Ultimus provides comprehensive operational support and fund governance services to help managers successfully launch retail alternative products.Visit www.ultimusfundsolutions.com to learn more about Ultimus' technology enhanced services and solutions or contact Ultimus Executive Vice President of Business Development Gary Harris on email at gharris@ultimusfundsolutions.com.We thank Ultimus for their support of alts going mainstream.Show Notes00:00 Introduction to Ultimus Fund Solutions01:55 Welcome to Alt Goes Mainstream01:58 Live from Nuveen's nPowered Conference02:19 Conversation with Keith Jones03:25 Keith Jones' Background04:04 Nuveen and TIAA Collaboration04:47 Keith's Role at Nuveen05:01 Product Innovation in Wealth Channel05:15 Structuring Products for Wealth Channel05:37 Client-Centric Approach at Nuveen06:59 Challenges in Structuring Products07:39 Credibility and Brand Importance09:36 Client Experience and Reporting09:46 Brand and Credibility in Product Creation10:40 Nuveen's Real Estate Focus11:38 Feedback from Distribution Teams12:33 Product Governance at Nuveen13:19 Institutional vs. Wealth Channel16:35 Evergreen Structures18:08 Operational Considerations18:51 FinTech Solutions in Structuring31:48 Future of Product Innovation32:20 Real Assets and Farmland33:25 Fee Compression in Alternatives36:13 Balancing Competing Forces36:51 Importance of Diversification38:34 Industry Collaboration for Change39:12 Conclusion and Final Thoughts39:58 Closing Remarks
As the only liquid fixed income investment with no duration, U.S. senior floating rate loans offer unique protection against interest rate volatility along with high yield, making them a valuable diversifier in income-focused portfolios. Dive deeper into the benefits of senior loans and Nuveen's strategy and outlook with Nuveen Head of Senior Loans Scott Caraher. Nuveen, the investment manager of TIAA, offers a comprehensive range of outcome-focused investment solutions including the Nuveen Floating Rate Income Fund (JFR).
Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast.Alt Goes Mainstream was live from $1.2T AUM asset manager Nuveen's nPowered conference, a two-day event bringing together Nuveen thought leaders and industry experts to explore challenges and opportunities in private markets.We interviewed some of Nuveen's senior leadership on site to hear their views and perspectives on private markets, working with the wealth channel, and product innovation.We talked with Jeff Carlin, Senior Managing Director, Head of Global Wealth Advisory Services at Nuveen, and a member of the Senior Leadership Team. He's responsible for leading the placement, distribution, and support of all products through the US Wealth distribution channel.Jeff and I had a fascinating conversation about working with the wealth channel and how Nuveen has created products to serve this growing investor segment.Thanks Jeff for coming on the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast to share your wisdom and expertise on private markets, private wealth, and distribution. We hope you enjoy.A word from AGM podcast sponsor, Ultimus Fund SolutionsThis episode of Alt Goes Mainstream is brought to you by Ultimus Fund Solutions, a leading full-service fund administrator for asset managers in private and public markets. As private markets continue to move into the mainstream, the industry requires infrastructure solutions that help funds and investors keep pace. In an increasingly sophisticated financial marketplace, investment managers must navigate a growing array of challenges: elaborate fund structures, specialized strategies, evolving compliance requirements, a growing need for sophisticated reporting, and intensifying demands for transparency.To assist with these challenging opportunities, more and more fund sponsors and asset managers are turning to Ultimus, a leading service provider that blends high tech and high touch in unique and customized fund administration and middle office solutions for a diverse and growing universe of over 450 clients and 1,800 funds, representing $500 billion assets under administration, all handled by a team of over 1,000 professionals. Ultimus offers a wide range of capabilities across registered funds, private funds and public plans, as well as outsourced middle office services. Delivering operational excellence, Ultimus helps firms manage the ever-changing regulatory environment while meeting the needs of their institutional and retail investors. Ultimus provides comprehensive operational support and fund governance services to help managers successfully launch retail alternative products.Visit www.ultimusfundsolutions.com to learn more about Ultimus' technology enhanced services and solutions or contact Ultimus Executive Vice President of Business Development Gary Harris on email at gharris@ultimusfundsolutions.com.We thank Ultimus for their support of alts going mainstream.Show Notes00:00 Introduction to our Sponsor, Ultimus Fund Solutions01:58 Live from Nuveen's nPowered Conference02:26 Jeff Carlin's Role at Nuveen02:33 Nuveen's Wealth Business03:28 Jeff Carlin's Career Background06:43 Evolution of Wealth Distribution06:56 Changes in Advisor Discretion09:52 Consultative Selling in Wealth Management10:04 Hiring Distribution Professionals12:10 Building Trust with Advisors14:03 Indispensable Partnerships16:41 Public vs. Private Markets19:14 Global Wealth Management19:44 Regional Differences in Distribution20:59 Focus on Specific Channels23:15 Structural and Non-Structural Advantages in Distribution27:32 Public and Private Market Strategies27:43 Portfolio Solutions Group27:57 Allocating to Private Markets28:19 Balancing Third-Party and Own Products28:43 Advisor's Role in Portfolio Construction29:28 Challenges in Wealth Channel Distribution29:36 SMA Business vs. Private Markets30:14 Intricacies of Private Market Investments30:35 Client Understanding and Implementation31:09 Drawdown Structures and Client Needs31:16 Perpetual Vehicles in Private Credit31:53 Simplifying Private Fund Investments33:00 Managing Capital Calls and Cash Flows34:45 Evergreen Structures in Private Markets35:10 Future of Private Market Investments36:20 Technology and Structural Innovations36:52 Blockchain and Distributed Ledger Technology37:40 Adoption of New Technologies38:29 Excitement About Private Markets39:18 Generational Differences in Investment40:11 Education and Intergenerational Wealth Transfer41:23 Gamification and Investment Psychology47:08 Advisor Education and Private Markets48:49 Changing Perceptions of Private Markets52:41 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
This episode is sponsored by Nuveen and Igneo Infrastructure Partners With the American electorate recently handing the White House back to Donald Trump, it seems like an opportune time to unpack what it could all mean for the infrastructure asset class – in particular, the US commitment to renewables and the energy transition. Trump is, after all, the man who previously removed the world's largest economy from the Paris Climate Accord and has since sounded less than supportive of President Biden's initiatives to stimulate the economy and create jobs through a series of infra-led federal legislation. So, is the Inflation Reduction Act in danger of being repealed? Does global capital have cause to be jittery? Or is the case for renewables infrastructure now simply too strong for even a sceptical Trump-led administration to deny. Helping us to address these questions and concerns are John Ma, a partner and co-head of Igneo Infrastructure Partners' North America team, and Don Dimitrievich, the senior managing director and portfolio manager for energy infrastructure credit at Nuveen.
Do you ever over order? This year, as is the case every year we were bursting at the seams with guests and talent here at Fiftyfaces Productions and were delighted to produce a bonus series featuring 8 inspiring guests at the end of 2024. We hope you can take some time over the break to listen back to some big themes – neurodivergence and the workforce, system change, moonshots and deep dives - all delivered in bite size chunks. From an asset management president who started out in fashion and used that to put the client at the heart to a stewardship expert who pursued his moon shot, each story is unique and fascinating. We hear from the CEO of the NZ Super Fund about the philosophy that guided him towards a total portfolio approach at the 77 Billion NZ fund and an expert on system change on the challenge and opportunity that it presents. We speak with an economist who translates the volatility of markets into a professional context and an investment consultant who defied expectations to forge a stellar career despite losing his site at the age of 7. Returning to the theme of neurodivergence in the workforce we speak with the founder of a new website for neurodivergent individuals and we end with the compelling tale of an allocator who learned how to spot talented investors and is using her position now to fuel their growth.The Bonus series features: Lindsey Stewart, Raudline Etienne, Matt Whineray, Carol Geremia, Steve Foresti, Frank Dixon and Tiffany Wilding as well as special guest Veena Aiyer. So take some time to listen back to our 58 podcasts of 2024, send us your comments, feedback and ideas for new guests, and if you can, please support us on Patreon. Thank you to Apollo, Resolute Investment Management, Alvine Capital, PIMCO, GCM Grosvenor, Nuveen, JP Morgan Chase, Ninety One, Eagle Point, Ruffer, With Intelligence, Longview Productions and all of our supporters over the course of 2024
Panelists Sarah House Managing Director, Senior Economist, Wells Fargo Mark Vitner Founder, Chief Economist, Piedmont Crescent Capital John Connaughton, Ph.D Professor of Financial Economics, UNC Charlotte Anders Persson, CFA, Chief Investment Officer, Head of Global Fixed Income, Nuveen
Panelists Sarah House Managing Director, Senior Economist, Wells Fargo Mark Vitner Founder, Chief Economist, Piedmont Crescent Capital John Connaughton, Ph.D Professor of Financial Economics, UNC Charlotte Anders Persson, CFA, Chief Investment Officer, Head of Global Fixed Income, Nuveen
Despite headlines that have dominated the news stating concerns about the stock market and its ability to keep thriving under a new political administration, Mick Heyman, founder of Heyman Investment Counseling, doesn't see the warning signs of a terrible market. "Close your eyes, it's fear of heights, and just let the long-term trend continue on," Heyman said. He is not the only one who sees little trouble evident on the horizon, as Vuk Vuković, chief investment officer at Oraclum Capital, sees the economy being able to avoid a recession throughout 2025. Ravi Chintapalli from the Global Fixed Income team at Nuveen, says in The NAVigator that structural changes have made the junk bond market stronger, while reducing default risk; as a result, yields of 7 percent should be normal and comfortable in 2025. Plus Mac Sykes, portfolio manager at Gabelli talks financial stocks in the Market Call.
Ravi Chintapalli, Client Portfolio Manager on the Global Fixed Income team at Nuveen, says that the bond market has seen a structural change in the market for below-investment grade or junk bonds. Chintapalli says investors think of junk bonds as it was in times like 2007, when nearly one-third of the paper was teetering on the edge of default; today, however, only 10 percent of the below-investment grade paper carries those same low ratings, and default risk is much lower than in the past. As a result, investors can expect high-yield bonds to live up to their promise, with 7 percent income levels moving forward, and some extra risk cushion in the many cases where the bonds are selling below par.
In this episode of the Dakota Fundraising News Podcast, Pat and Konch discuss key job changes, including Carson Group President Teri Shepherd's departure, Darren Wright's move to First Mid Bank as CIO, and Jason Caldarelli joining Bank of China as Head of Corporate Banking. RIA/FA M&A highlights include Apella Wealth's acquisition of Barker Financial Group, Raymond James recruiting $400M Merrill Lynch advisor Carol Heil, and reports of Wealth Enhancement Group and Bleakley Financial Group dropping their LPL brokerage affiliations. Institutional coverage features North Dakota State Investment Board selecting NEPC as its general consultant, New Bedford Retirement Board launching a $110M search for global fixed income, and Mendocino County Employees' Retirement Association restructuring its international equity strategy. Recent investments spotlight San Francisco ERS committing $75M to Blue Torch Credit Opportunities Fund IV, Wyoming SLIB committing $250M to Carlyle Property Investors, and Sacramento CERS allocating $50M to the Hudson Bay Fund. Fundraising news includes Apollo Global preparing to launch a $25B private equity fund, Nuveen debuting a CLO ETF strategy, and Energy Capital Partners targeting $5B for its sixth infrastructure equity fund. Stay tuned for the latest insights on institutional and wealth management updates.
Welcome to another insightful episode of the Rainmaker Podcast hosted by Gui Kostin, Founder and CEO of Dakota. This week, Gui engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Jeff Carlin, CFA, Senior Managing Director and Head of Global Wealth Advisory at Nuveen. Jeff shares his extensive journey from his roots in San Francisco to becoming a pivotal figure in the investment industry, highlighting the milestones of his career, including his roles at Smith Barney, Charles Schwab, and IndexIQ before joining Nuveen in 2010.Jeff unpacks the evolution of Nuveen's wealth distribution strategy and the shift towards prioritizing impactful advisor relationships. By leveraging lessons from the SaaS industry, Jeff and his team focus on efficiency, segmentation, and team-oriented structures to optimize advisor engagement. He emphasizes the importance of de-channelization, segmenting advisors by their operational style rather than labels, and aligning sales structures to address dynamic client needs.A key highlight of the episode is Jeff's analogy of sales teams as jazz ensembles—finding harmony by following a consistent core structure while allowing individual creativity. He delves into the significance of clear communication, leveraging CRMs for accountability, and fostering a culture of respect and collaboration within sales teams.Jeff also provides advice for aspiring professionals in sales, stressing the value of patience, continuous learning, and embracing mentorship—whether through direct interaction or by observing industry leaders. He touches on the challenges of attracting and retaining top talent, emphasizing the necessity of aligning individual motivations with organizational culture.The episode concludes with Jeff's vision for sustainable success: building teams that are not just results-driven but also operate cohesively and ethically. Gui wraps up by reflecting on the core principles shared and their applicability to building thriving distribution organizations.
Where is the post-election rally headed from here? Nuveen's Saira Malik breaks down her forecast and tells us where she is seeing opportunity right now. Plus, Notable Capital's Jeff Richards tells us how he is playing the tech space and where he's putting money to work right now. And, we explain what's at stake when Gap and Ross report results in Overtime.
Welcome back to the Alt Goes Mainstream podcast.Today's episode is with someone who has experienced the growth and evolution of the credit space from different vantage points.We welcome Alona Gornick, a Managing Director, Senior Investment Strategist, and Co-Head of the Chicago Office for Churchill Asset Management, a firm with $50B committed capital that is a provider of financing solutions to middle market private equity firms and their portfolio companies. Churchill is an investment-specialist affiliate of Nuveen, the asset manager of TIAA.Alona provides investment insights across the private capital spectrum to the investment community – and has a particular focus on working with the Private Wealth and Retail channels. She works closely with Nuveen's global distribution team to deepen relationships with and educate Churchill's investors and partners.Alona leverages her experience in capital markets, investor relations, and credit investing from working at the likes of Nuveen, Golden Gate Capital, and Oaktree Capital Management.Alona and I had a fascinating conversation. We discussed:The evolution of credit investing.The opportunities and risks in private credit. Are we in a private credit bubble?Why the product specialist role is critical for working with the wealth channel.The power of scale, particularly in private credit, and how it helps alternative asset managers win deals and invest.The strategic benefit of platforms and permanent capital.Thanks Alona for coming on the show to share your views and wisdom on private markets. We hope you enjoy.A word from AGM podcast sponsor, Ultimus Fund SolutionsThis episode of Alt Goes Mainstream is brought to you by Ultimus Fund Solutions, a leading full-service fund administrator for asset managers in private and public markets. As private markets continue to move into the mainstream, the industry requires infrastructure solutions that help funds and investors keep pace. In an increasingly sophisticated financial marketplace, investment managers must navigate a growing array of challenges: elaborate fund structures, specialized strategies, evolving compliance requirements, a growing need for sophisticated reporting, and intensifying demands for transparency.To assist with these challenging opportunities, more and more fund sponsors and asset managers are turning to Ultimus, a leading service provider that blends high tech and high touch in unique and customized fund administration and middle office solutions for a diverse and growing universe of over 450 clients and 1,800 funds, representing $500 billion assets under administration, all handled by a team of over 1,000 professionals. Ultimus offers a wide range of capabilities across registered funds, private funds and public plans, as well as outsourced middle office services. Delivering operational excellence, Ultimus helps firms manage the ever-changing regulatory environment while meeting the needs of their institutional and retail investors. Ultimus provides comprehensive operational support and fund governance services to help managers successfully launch retail alternative products.Visit www.ultimusfundsolutions.com to learn more about Ultimus' technology enhanced services and solutions or contact Ultimus Executive Vice President of Business Development Gary Harris on email at gharris@ultimusfundsolutions.com.We thank Ultimus for their support of alts going mainstream.Show Notes00:00 Introduction to Ultimus Fund Solutions01:18 Welcome to the Podcast02:00 Guest Introduction: Alona Gornick03:45 Alona's Career Path and Experience06:59 Growth of Middle Market Direct Lending07:41 Changes in the Credit Landscape10:21 The Importance of Size and Scale in Private Credit13:27 Deal Structuring and Market Evolution14:46 Impact of High Rate Environment16:06 Private Credit Returns and Underwriting20:53 Investor Questions and Market Insights21:24 Educating Investors on Private Credit23:43 Private Credit in Wealth Portfolios24:09 Diversification Benefits of Private Credit24:24 Yield Premium in Private Credit26:40 Private Credit vs. Private Equity27:06 Exploring Private Equity and Private Debt27:24 Transitioning from Public to Private Credit27:49 The Role of a Product Specialist28:09 Balancing Risks and Benefits28:49 Relating to Advisors with Real Examples29:40 The Importance of Education in Allocation30:25 Diverse Viewpoints on Alternative Asset Managers31:48 Challenges in Access to Capital33:26 The Significance of Hiring Quality People34:12 Non-Traditional Backgrounds in Specialist Roles36:29 Patience and Commitment in Educating Investors39:13 The Hardest Part of Educating the Wealth Channel40:47 The Role of Structure in Education44:21 Concerns About the Future of Private Credit47:00 The Growth Potential of Private Credit49:38 The Most Interesting Alternative Investment50:15 The Opportunity in Private Equity Secondaries52:47 Private Credit Secondaries: A Nascent Space54:17 Primary and Secondary Considerations in Credit54:34 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
SRI360 | Socially Responsible Investing, ESG, Impact Investing, Sustainable Investing
When we think of impactful investments, public fixed income probably isn't the first thing that comes to mind. Yet, it's driving far more capital into climate finance than we see in private equity, venture capital, and public equities combined. It's not just statistics – it's proof of the powerful impact fixed income can achieve.To learn more about the role of fixed income in sustainable impact investing, I'm speaking with Steve Liberatore, Head of ESG and Impact for Global Fixed Income, at Nuveen, one of the world's largest asset managers. A true pioneer, Steve has spent nearly two decades defining what sustainable bonds can achieve, crafting innovative green, blue, and nature bond frameworks that have become blueprints for the industry. Under his leadership, Nuveen's impact fixed income strategy is tackling some of today's most urgent challenges through a carefully structured approach that prioritizes positive social and environmental outcomes without compromising returns.Steve's strategy centers on “ring-fencing” proceeds to fund projects in four critical areas: affordable housing, renewable energy and climate, community and economic development, and natural resources. His approach drives large-scale impact by lowering the cost of capital for issuers, making it more affordable to finance sustainable projects that deliver long-term value.In this interview, Steve breaks down how Nuveen's global ESG strategy leverages public fixed income to drive measurable impact. Tune in for a fresh perspective on how responsible fixed income's unmatched scale is redefining impact investing and driving real, measurable change.–About the SRI 360° Podcast: The SRI 360° Podcast is focused exclusively on sustainable & responsible investing. In each episode, I interview a world-class investor who is an accomplished practitioner from all asset classes. In my interviews, I cover everything from their early personal journeys to insights into how they developed and executed their investment strategies and what challenges they face today. Each episode is a chance to go way below the surface with these impressive people and gain additional insights and useful lessons from professional investors.–Connect with SRI360°: Sign up for the free weekly email updateVisit the SRI360° PODCASTVisit the SRI360° WEBSITEFollow SRI360° on XFollow SRI360° on FACEBOOK–Key Takeaways: Introduction (00:00) Steve Liberatore's background and education (03:15) Early work experience (17:38) Joining Nuveen and expanding its ESG & impact portfolio (31:23) Overview of green, blue, social, and orange bonds (46:36) Benefits of sustainable bonds for issuers (50:56) Theory of change for impact investing in fixed income (57:30) Performance of ESG-integrated bond funds (01:04:53) Investing in bonds: Avoiding losers over picking winners (01:11:24) Nuveen's four thematic areas (01:22:33) Nuveen's impact measurement process (01:26:09) Future of ESG and impact investing in fixed income (01:32:25) Rapid fire questions (01:41:34) Contact information (01:47:19) —Additional Resources: - Stephen M. Liberatore LinkedIn - Nuveen Website
Today marks the end of COP16, the UN's biodiversity-focused Conference of the Parties in Cali, Colombia. The UN's climate change conference, COP29, is slated to begin Nov. 11 in Baku, Azerbaijan. One common thread in these events is the challenge of addressing the big financing gaps for a range of sustainability issues — including climate, nature, and social equity. In this episode of the ESG Insider podcast, we explore how the fixed income market is evolving to help fill in some of those sustainable finance gaps. We talk with Stephen Liberatore, Head of ESG and Impact for Global Fixed Income at Nuveen. Nuveen is a global asset manager with about $1.2 dollars trillion in total assets under management. “One of the things that is really important to our investors is that we look for issuers and issues that have environmental benefit or environmental stewardship,” Stephen says. “The issues that they're trying to identify and invest in are longer-term issues. They're not things that are going to be resolved overnight.” This piece was published by S&P Global Sustainable1, a part of S&P Global. Copyright ©2024 by S&P Global DISCLAIMER By accessing this Podcast, I acknowledge that S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty, guarantee, or representation as to the accuracy or sufficiency of the information featured in this Podcast. The information, opinions, and recommendations presented in this Podcast are for general information only and any reliance on the information provided in this Podcast is done at your own risk. This Podcast should not be considered professional advice. Unless specifically stated otherwise, S&P GLOBAL does not endorse, approve, recommend, or certify any information, product, process, service, or organization presented or mentioned in this Podcast, and information from this Podcast should not be referenced in any way to imply such approval or endorsement. The third party materials or content of any third party site referenced in this Podcast do not necessarily reflect the opinions, standards or policies of S&P GLOBAL. S&P GLOBAL assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this Podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein. Moreover, S&P GLOBAL makes no warranty that this Podcast, or the server that makes it available, is free of viruses, worms, or other elements or codes that manifest contaminating or destructive properties. S&P GLOBAL EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST.
Building Places | People, Cities and the Future of Real Estate
Retail's future is rapidly evolving, shaped by technology and changing consumer habits. In connection with JLL's Future Vision research project, this episode of Trends & Insights: The Future of Commercial Real Estate explores three potential scenarios for shopping in the years ahead. How AI will challenge traditional retail spaces and consumer behaviors. Why digital replicas of physical stores will reshape the shopping experience. The shift from big-box stores and malls to mixed-use districts, and what it means for the future of urban spaces. Looking at how these scenarios might impact real estate, consumers, and the nature of shopping itself, James Cook, JLL's senior director of retail research, discusses the challenges and opportunities with Katie Grissom, head of retail and mixed use for the Americas at global investment leader Nuveen Real Estate. They talk about factors like technology adoption, consumer psychology, and the varying needs of urban, suburban, and rural areas. They also touch on the importance of convenience, emotional connections in shopping, and the difficulties in changing established consumer behaviors. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts Leave a message on the podcast hotline. We may use it on an upcoming show. Call (602) 633-4061. Or email us at trendspodcast@JLL.com. Get more insights about commercial real estate here.
In this episode of the InsuranceAUM.com podcast, host Stewart Foley, CFA, welcomes Jessica Bailey, President and CEO of Nuveen Green Capital, and Laura Parrott, Senior Managing Director and Head of Private Fixed Income at Nuveen. Together, they explore the intricacies of Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) financing, a rising asset class that offers insurance investors both strong returns and a chance to positively impact climate change. Stewart, Jessica, and Laura break down how C-PACE can be used to finance energy-efficient building projects, blending public policy with private investment to drive real change in the built environment. Listeners will hear about Jessica and Laura's personal career paths, the growth of C-PACE, and why it's become an attractive option for institutional investors, especially those in insurance. From policy challenges to the role of private capital in scaling this green initiative, this episode provides valuable insights for anyone looking to balance financial goals with responsible investing.
Brendan is the Head of Retirement Investing for Nuveen where he is responsible for the firm's DCIO efforts in the U.S. In this role, he leads strategy and distribution for Nuveen investment and TIAA lifetime income solutions in the 401(k), 403(b), and 457(b) marketplaces. He joined the organization in 2015.Brendan has more than two decades of retirement leadership experience in the financial services industry. A frequent speaker at industry conferences, he has been quoted in a number of publications such as the Financial Times, Investment News, and Plan Sponsor magazine, and was recently named #35 on the 2022 “401kWire 100 Most Influential People” list. Prior to joining TIAA, he was Chief Operating Officer of F-Squared Retirement Solutions, a subsidiary of F-Squared Investments. Previously, he was a Senior Vice President at Putnam Investments responsible for Defined Contribution Investment Only Business Development. In addition, he held other leadership roles at Putnam Investments including 401(k) product development, DCIO relationship management, and institutional trust services.Brendan graduated with a B.S. in Business Administration from St. Joseph's College and an M.B.A. from the Carroll School of Management at Boston College.In this episode, Eric and Brendan McCarthy discuss:Transforming retirement outcomesProviding guaranteed income Utilizing target date funds Acting on innovative solutions Key Takeaways:Plan sponsors/advisors can transform retirement outcomes for participants by offering retirement income solutions like annuities within 401(k) plans, providing guaranteed lifetime income. Annuities shift longevity risk from employees to insurance providers, ensuring participants don't run out of income in retirement.Employers can offer annuity options in 401(k) plans to provide pension-like guaranteed income without offering traditional pensions. Seek guidance from retirement plan consultants, product manufacturers, and record keepers when considering retirement income solutions. Industry trade groups offer certification programs to enhance advisors' knowledge of retirement income. Target date funds with embedded annuities gradually shift to guaranteed income as participants approach retirement.Record keepers face complexities in complying with legislation like SECURE 2.0 but are working to implement retirement income solutions. Young advisors should act now on innovative solutions to help employees build retirement savings.“Our belief is that simple, low cost, and portable will win that. For anything to be successful in a 401k plan today, it needs to be simple, low cost, and portable.” - Brendan McCarthyConnect with Brendan McCarthy:Website: https://www.nuveen.com/global/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendan-mccarthy-4616ab8/ Connect with Eric Dyson: Website: https://90northllc.com/Phone: 940-248-4800Email: contact@90northllc.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/401kguy/ The information contained herein is general in nature and is provided solely for educational and informational purposes.It is not intended to provide a specific recommendation for any type of product or service discussed in this presentation or to provide any warranties, financial advice, or legal advice.The specific facts and circumstances of all qualified plans can vary and the information contained in this podcast may or may not apply to your individual circumstances or to your plan or client plan-specific circumstances.
Architect and author Kevin Ervin Kelley speaks about his book "Irreplaceable: How to Create Extraordinary Places that Bring People Together." He discusses the key elements that make places great, the importance of combining diverse components to enhance user experience, and how retail environments can outperform online competition by focusing on powerful, emotional experiences. Industry experts Ana Leon with Nuveen and Laura Fullington with Tanger join the conversation, examining successful case studies such as The Grove in Los Angeles and innovative retail designs translated from deep customer insights. The episode also explores the emotional and behavioral impacts of better-designed environments on shoppers. James Cook is the Director of Retail Research in the Americas for JLL. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Listen: WhereWeBuy.show Email: jamesd.cook@jll.com Watch our video show, Everything We Know About Retail: http://everythingweknow.show/ Leave a message on the Where We Buy hotline. We may use it on an upcoming show. Call (602) 633-4061 Read more retail research here: http://www.us.jll.com/retail Theme music is Run in the Night by The Good Lawdz, under Creative Commons license.
This episode is sponsored by Barings and Nuveen Technological innovation is making everything more digital-dependent, and a looming climate catastrophe is ramping up demands for cleaner energy. But neither digitisation nor the energy transition can be accomplished without building new infrastructure or repurposing existing assets, which requires some serious capital investment. Yet, with public purses at near empty levels and regulation constraining bank lending over the last decade, there is a sizable financing gap. This presents an opportunity for private markets. In this episode, Pieter Welman, head of global infrastructure at Barings, and Don Dimitrievich, a senior managing director at Nuveen and portfolio manager for the firm's energy infrastructure credit business, tell Infrastructure Investor's Helen Lewer that infra debt is a core part of the capital solution. They explain why the strategy's resilience in difficult economic conditions is piquing the interests of more and more LPs that are eager to finance the world's future infrastructure needs.
As sustainable fixed-income markets continue to develop, debt instruments can actively drive impact. On this week's episode of Bloomberg Intelligence's ESG Currents podcast Stephen Liberatore, head of ESG & Impact for Global Fixed Income at Nuveen, joins host Chris Ratti, BI ESG credit analyst, to discuss the state of green, social, sustainability and sustainability-linked bonds. This episode was recorded on July 10.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Natalie A. Brown is Chief Executive Officer of Mesirow and a member of the firm's Board of Directors. As CEO, Natalie oversees firm-wide growth and profitability, the execution of strategic initiatives, and shareholder value creation, partnering with the firm's Executive Chairman and Board of Directors to establish and implement all facets of corporate strategy. Natalie joined Mesirow in 2018 as Chief Financial Officer. In this role, she led the Accounting and Finance team, overseeing accounting operations, business accounting, audit and tax, as well as financial planning and analysis. In 2020, Natalie assumed the role of Chief Administrative Officer and, in 2021, she was named President. Prior to Mesirow, Natalie spent nearly two decades with Nuveen, most recently as Managing Director, Head of Nuveen Advisory Services Finance. During her time at Nuveen, she was instrumental in several financial and accounting capacities, including Head of Financial Planning and Analysis and Head of Investor Relations and Managing Director, Finance and Accounting. Prior to Nuveen, she worked at Kraft Foods and KPMG in accounting and finance roles. Natalie is a member of the Economic Club of Chicago and sits on the Board of After School Matters, Big Shoulders Fund and the Executives' Club of Chicago. Natalie is a LINK Unlimited Scholars Mentor and was appointed to the Dean's Council of the Indiana University's Kelley School of Business. She earned a Bachelor of Science in accounting from Indiana University's Kelley School of Business and a Master of Business Administration from University of Chicago's Booth School of Business. Thank you for listening to "Can You Hear Me?". If you enjoyed our show, please consider subscribing and leaving a review on your favorite podcast platform.Stay connected with us:Follow us on LinkedIn!Follow our co-host Eileen Rochford on Linkedin!Follow our co-host Rob Johnson on Linkedin!
Stocks losing steam with losses accelerating into the close. Is this a midsummer squall to wash away excesses to refresh the bull market, or a more threatening change in the market weather? Joe Terranova of Virtus Investment Partners, a CNBC Contributor, as well as BMO Strategist Brian Belski and Alicia Levine, BNY Wealth Head of Investment Strategy all join to break down the final moments of the trading day. Plus, Netflix falling as that company prepares to deliver results after-the-bell, on the heels of raised street expectations and numerous price target hikes. We discuss what to watch for when those numbers cross the tape. And, Nuveen's Saira Malik joins to discuss the big rotation of the year and where we go from here.
Katie Grissom is the Head of Retail and Mixed-Use, Americas at Nuveen. She explains the company's retail investment strategy, emphasizing the importance of understanding consumer behavior. Katie points out the evolving demands of millennials, the significance of convenience culture, and the potential impacts of Gen Z's burgeoning buying power. Real-life examples of successful retail environments, such as Specialty Shops SouthPark in Charlotte and a Whole Foods-anchored center in Franklin, Tennessee, are used to illustrate her points. The conversation also touches on the balancing act between upscale and value retail, and the future considerations for retail in the face of changing consumer habits. James Cook is the Director of Retail Research in the Americas for JLL. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify Listen: WhereWeBuy.show Email: jamesd.cook@jll.com Watch our video show, Everything We Know About Retail: http://everythingweknow.show/ Leave a message on the Where We Buy hotline. We may use it on an upcoming show. Call (602) 633-4061 Read more retail research here: http://www.us.jll.com/retail Theme music is Run in the Night by The Good Lawdz, under Creative Commons license.
For this month we focus on the 2024 proxy season, including a review of expectations, a look at some notable trends and themes, along with comparisons to what 2023 delivered. Featured are Amantia Muhedini, Sustainable & Impact Investing Strategist Americas, UBS Chief Investment Office, and Amy O'Brien, Global Head of Responsible Investing with Nuveen. Host: Daniel Cassidy
In a rapidly evolving tech landscape, securing enterprise contracts can be a game-changer for startups and tech firms alike. The journey to winning over Fortune 1000 clients requires strategic planning, tailored communication, and a deep understanding of the enterprise world. Drawing insights from venture capital experts, we explore the nuances of navigating enterprise sales and building successful relationships with top-tier clients. In this episode, we sit with Theo Williams, the founder of Third Vector and an expert in venture capital specializing in the space technology industry. Theo shares his journey from a finance background to diving into the tech world, highlighting the challenges and opportunities he encountered along the way. He delves into the importance of investing in the space technology industry and how it can drive significant global impact. If your company is looking to scale its AI initiatives, head over to Tesoro AI (www.tesoroai.com). We are experts in AI strategy, staff augmentation, and AI product development. Founder Bio: Theo Williams is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in venture capital, strategic partnerships, and business development. As the Founder and Managing Partner at Third Vector, he spearheads an early-stage VC firm specializing in investments at the intersection of Space Tech and Big Data. Prior to founding Third Vector, Theo served as a Senior Portfolio Development Manager at Salesforce Ventures, where he played a key role in fortifying the enterprise ecosystem through strategic partnerships and investments. Before his tenure at Salesforce Ventures, Theo held positions in sales and investor relations at Cadre and in product development at Nuveen, a TIAA company. Throughout his career, Theo has demonstrated a commitment to driving growth and innovation in various sectors, leveraging his expertise in investment strategy and relationship management. Theo holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Rice Business - Jones Graduate School of Business, where he was recognized as a Robert Toigo Foundation Fellow. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree from Louisiana State University, where he demonstrated leadership as part of the Tiger Twelve Senior Recognition Class of 2012 and in various student government roles. Time Stamps: 02:49: Theo's journey from finance to tech 06:33 Understanding alternative investments 09:08 Transitioning to tech and angel investing 14:15 The birth of a space tech VC firm 21:37 Investment focus: Space data and infrastructure 24:22 Navigating the fundraising process 26:34 Aligning with founders and managing risk 31:43 Enterprise sales strategies for founders 37:49 Building for Enterprise vs. SMB 42:22 What's coming new in 2024, and how to get in contact with the team Resources Email: Theo@thirdvector.ventures LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/third-vector/ Theo's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theowilliams3/
Brad Lamensdorf, strategist at the Lamensdorf Market-Timing Report and manager of the Ranger Equity Bear ETF, says there's "a lot of stock in a lot of weak hands," which tends to lead to a serious correction, and he says the market is due for a 15 to 25 percent pullback. Further, he notes that bear market corrections tend to "be more significant" in a high-rate market like the one being faced today; Lamensdorf notes that while the market is near record highs and has gone up sharply this year, so too has his bear-market fund, highlighting just how thin the bullish sentiment and market breadth are. Lamensdorf says that investing in the Magnificent Seven stocks has been great stock picking in a market that has not favored stock pickers, highlighting that this "is a great long-short stock-picking environment right now." Dave Lamb, head of closed-end funds at Nuveen, says there is a "much more aggressive form of activism today than what we saw years ago," driven mostly by discount-arbitrage opportunities rather than any evaluation of a fund's management. He discusses what fund sponsors, including Nuveen, are doing to make closed-end funds more attractive to the public, but less appealing to activist shareholders. Plus Daniel Dusina, chief investment officer at Blue Chip Partners in Michigan, discusses "underappreciated quality stocks" in the Market Call.
Kurt Summers is a Senior Managing Director and Head of Public-Private Partnerships inBlackstone's Infrastructure Group. In this capacity, Mr. Summers is responsible forinvestment strategies in partnership with governments, public entities, civic and labororganizations, and broader stakeholders to help advance local infrastructure prioritiesand he also advances Blackstone Infrastructure's ESG efforts. Mr. Summers waselected and served as Chicago's 70th City Treasurer until 2019. Mr. Summers alsoserved as both Chairman of the Chicago Infrastructure Trust, where he led the largestlighting retrofit project in North America, and Chairman of the Chicago CommunityCatalyst Fund, a first-of-its-kind $100 million local investment fund focused on privateinvestments in Chicago neighborhoods..Kurt's chapters of public service are numerous and varied, and we chart these from start tofinish. We hear about the extraordinary responsibility that came with some of the roles, thenumbers of employees within the coverage areas and the budget at stake. This sparks adiscussion of the difference between public and private sector careers, and the kind ofexperience that the former can provide, mainly due to the fact that some responsibility can comeearly in one's career.We move then to discuss infrastructure and the public/private partnership opportunity anddiscuss some of the particular transactions that make sense as well as the impact that theseprojects can have.Series 3 of 2024 is supported by Ruffer and Nuveen. Ruffer is a London based asset manager -founded in 1994 - managing over $25 billion for institutions, pension funds, charities andindividuals. They have a single investment approach that aims to deliver positive returns acrossthe full range of market conditions. Nuveen has provided investment excellence for 125years. With expertise across income and alternatives, Nuveen continues to expand itscapabilities while maintaining its legacy as a leading investment manager. Visit Nuveen.comto learn more. Investing involves risk; loss of principal is possible.
Kevin Leonard is Partner and Practice Group Director – Public Funds and Taft Hartley at NEPC. He has had a long career in consulting and started his career as an accountant.Kevin has had a career of over 30 years in investment consulting, and it had a somewhat “accidental” start – being driven more by location and convenience than a calling. Things quickly shifted however, and Kevin found that working with public funds where the possibility to add value and have impact was high and the touchpoints with investment committees and Boards frequent and satisfying.We move then to discuss some of the challenges facing public funds more broadly and the mélange of policy issues, economic challenges and resource constraints that create a unique workload for the investment consultants serving this segment. Staying with policy we discuss the relevance of ESG and D&I issues for this client segment and how investment consultants are staying ahead of the curve to ensure that this mission can be fulfilled. Series 3 of 2024 is supported by Ruffer and Nuveen. Ruffer is a London based asset manager - founded in 1994 - managing over $25 billion for institutions, pension funds, charities and individuals. They have a single investment approach that aims to deliver positive returns across the full range of market conditions. Nuveen has provided investment excellence for 125 years. With expertise across income and alternatives, Nuveen continues to expand its capabilities while maintaining its legacy as a leading investment manager. Visit Nuveen.com to learn more. Investing involves risk; loss of principal is possible.
James sits down with Deborah Weinswig, CEO of Coresight Research and Anna Leon, Director of Retail Research at Nuveen to chat about the latest trends in retail, real estate, and technology discussed at ICSC Las Vegas 2024. The conversation covers augmented reality, RFID technology, ethnic grocery stores, retail media networks, and the growing importance of mixed-use development. The guests also share their views on the economic outlook and consumer behavior. James Cook is the director of retail research in the Americas for JLL. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts Listen: WhereWeBuy.show Alexa: Say "Enable the Where We Buy skill" Email: jamesd.cook@jll.com Watch our video show, Everything We Know About Retail: http://everythingweknow.show/ Leave a message on the Where We Buy hotline. We may use it on an upcoming show. Call (602) 633-4061 Read more retail research here: http://www.us.jll.com/retail Theme music is Run in the Night by The Good Lawdz, under Creative Commons license.
From WealthStack at Inside ETFs, a conversation on building portfolios for the future that are built to withstand inflation, geopolitical uncertainty and volatility, with David Blanchett from PGIM, Jonathan Shelton from KraneShares and Michael Meehan from Nuveen. From farmland investing to China and Carbon Capture, professional investors are leaning into alternatives in ways that were hard to imagine just a few years ago. Plus, why last week's meme stock mania does not have the legs of the one we lived through in 2021. And, why now is such a special time to be a shareholder. LINKS FOR SHOW NOTES https://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/shortinterest.asp https://www.investopedia.com/what-to-expect-in-the-markets-this-week-may-20-2024-8650191 https://www.cmegroup.com/markets/interest-rates/cme-fedwatch-tool.html https://www.investopedia.com/terms/d/dividendpayoutratio.asp https://kraneshares.com/# https://www.pgim.com/dc-solutions/home https://www.nuveen.com/en-us/insights https://www.ndr.com/media