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AIMA 151 Episodes Jun 24, 2026

Brought to you by the Alternative Investment Management Association (AIMA), this podcast provides a window into the world of alternative investments. It offers insights and discussions on hedge funds, private equity, and other alternative asset classes. The content is intended as indicative guidance only and not a substitute for professional advice.

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137. From Korean hedge funds to quantum threats to Bitcoin, the conversations that stayed with us (Q2 2026) Jun 24, 2026 38:51 What do Korean hedge funds, Hong Kong tax reform, football managers, SMAs and quantum computing have in common? They all featured in the conversations that The Long-Short hosts Tom Kehoe and Drew Nicol couldn't stop talking about long after the microphones were put away. Peter Kim explains why hedge funds are gaining traction in South Korea and why investors are paying attention.Darren Bowder
From the archive: Catastrophe bonds - where finance meets the forces of nature Jun 18, 2026 41:44 This week, we're revisiting a standout episode from 2025 whose themes are even more relevant today. As climate change and El Niño-driven weather events continue to influence global catastrophe risks, Tom and Drew explore one of the most fascinating and fast-evolving areas of alternative investing: insurance-linked securities and catastrophe bonds, where finance meets the forces of nature. Joi
136. Is quantum computing coming for crypto — and what happens next? Jun 10, 2026 42:43 Quantum computing promises breakthroughs that could transform life as we know it – but what happens when the technology becomes powerful enough to crack the cryptography underpinning billions of dollars in digital assets?In this episode of The Long-Short, we speak with Bill Laboon, Vice President, Technical Operations at Web3 Foundation, to explore the looming collision between quantum computing a
135. A landmark moment for Hong Kong asset management industry Jun 2, 2026 44:50 A major milestone for Hong Kong's asset management industry is now within reach. After more than six years of sustained advocacy, engagement and collaboration led by AIMA alongside industry leaders, long-awaited reforms to Hong Kong's carried interest and performance fee regimes are edging closer to reality.In this episode of The Long-Short Tom Kehoe and Drew Nicol are joined by Darren Bowdern, He
134. What hedge fund allocators want in 2026: Inside AIMCo’s investment playbook May 27, 2026 51:06 After a decade of relative stability, the investment landscape is changing fast. Higher interest rates, geopolitical fragmentation and persistent market volatility are forcing institutional investors to rethink how they allocate capital, construct portfolios and manage risk.In this episode of The Long-Short, we speak with Brandon Gill-New, Managing Director and Head of External Partnerships at the
133. Why European distressed debt is back in focus May 20, 2026 40:51 Europe’s credit markets are flashing mixed signals: some see a drought of opportunity, others see one of the richest hunting grounds in years. So, who’s right? Akshay Shah, Founder and Chief Investment Officer of Kyma Capital, joins Tom and Drew to unpack why he believes today’s European distressed debt market offers one of the deepest and most durable opportunity sets in decades. Shah a
132. Searching for Alpha in Football May 13, 2026 1:23:33 Why are football clubs - volatile, emotionally driven businesses - attracting billions from private equity firms, celebrities, and sovereign wealth funds? In this episode, football finance expert Kieran Maguire joins The Long-Short to unpack the economics of the global game: where investors find alpha, the true financial cost of relegation from the Premier League, the rise of multi-club ownership,
131. Why global hedge funds are turning to South Korea May 6, 2026 46:59 South Korea is having a capital markets moment.Home to global leaders in semiconductors, automotive manufacturing and advanced technology, Korea’s markets have delivered extraordinary returns in recent years, fuelled by a powerful combination of market momentum, policy reform and shifting global capital flows. As a result, the country is increasingly attracting the attention of some of the world’s
130. Allocators at the gates Apr 29, 2026 48:09 This episode tackles one of the most misunderstood, and, frankly, misrepresented topics in private markets right now: gating. Often painted as a crisis measure, gating is in fact a tool designed to match investor liquidity with inherently illiquid assets.Joe Morrissey, a Partner at Seward & Kissel, joins Tom Kehoe and Drew Nicol to explain why gates exist, the difference between fund-level and
129. How the UK plans to stand out Apr 22, 2026 23:42 The UK has already seen a significant push of regulatory reform affecting alternative investments this year, with much more still to come.Aniqah Rao, Associate Director of Markets, Governance and Innovation at AIMA, joins The Long-Short to analyse last week’s FCA publication on short selling, the ongoing consultation around a potential ban on non-competes and highlight the key proposals that shoul
128. What Actually Mattered (Q1 2026) Apr 15, 2026 26:57 After a packed first quarter, The Long-Short co-hosts Tom Kehoe and Drew Nicol break down the key forces shaping markets, from geopolitical fault lines and economic chokepoints, to mounting pressure in private credit and what the next phase of AI adoption really means for fund managers. This isn’t a recap, it’s our read on what mattered for alternative investments, and where markets go next.We’re
127. Decoding quant: Why systematic strategies matter for modern investment portfolios Mar 25, 2026 40:39 As part of our ongoing series revisiting timely and relevant conversations, we’re republishing this episode for listeners who may have missed it the first time around ,a clear, practical look at why quant matters more than ever.In June 2025, Philip Seager, Head of Portfolio Strategy at Capital Fund Management (CFM), joined The Long-Short to demystify quantitative multi-strategy hedge funds. From n

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