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Tune in to the InsuranceAUM.com Podcast, hosted by our Managing Partner, Stewart Foley, CFA. Our podcast features insightful conversations with CIOs, asset managers, and other distinguished professionals in the insurance asset management industry. Each episode delves into the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities, providing listeners with valuable perspectives and practical advice. Our podcasts are available in the Podcast Center and through popular distribution channels like Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube. Don’t miss out on these engaging discussions that are essential for insurance investors and asset managers.
Secondaries Offer Liquidity Opportunity for Well-Informed Investors With Competitive Edge
Join host Stewart Foley on the InsuranceAUM.com Podcast as we explore the benefits of private equity secondaries for insurance investors. Learn how this asset class offers shorter durations, predictable cash flows, and compelling risk-adjusted returns.
Behind the Numbers: Insights from Quant Experts at Principal Asset Management, StepStone Group, and Fidelity Investments
Discover how quantitative methods are reshaping portfolio construction, liquidity management, and private market strategies for insurance asset managers on the InsuranceAUM.com Podcast.
RPM—Ep. 46 | Inside the private equity co-investment market with Geoffrey Dolan
In this episode of RPM, Geoffrey Dolan, a Partner on our Private Equity team in New York, joins co-host Anna Marcus to break down the competitive dynamics of the private equity co-investment market.
RPM—Ep. 45 | Investing in climate solutions with Bhavika Vyas and Julio Friedmann
In this episode of RPM, Bhavika Vyas, Managing Director and member of StepStone’s Private Equity team, and special guest Julio Friedmann, Chief Scientist, Carbon Direct, join co-host Maribel Yoo to revisit the conversation on energy transition investing. They evaluate the impact of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) two years post-enactment, highlighting advancements in climate solutions and global investment opportunities.
RPM—Ep. 44 | New frontiers in infrastructure with Simon Beer
In this episode of RPM, Simon Beer, Partner, Infrastructure & Real Assets, joins co-host Michael Venne to discuss trends that are redefining the infrastructure landscape.
Podcast: Quality is Critical in Co-Investments Amid Volatility
In this podcast, Dave Brett, Partner & Head of Co-Investments, and Michael Taylor, Partner, Co-Investments, discuss dynamics that are influencing the co-investments market with Thomas Kim, Senior Investment Officer with the San Bernardino County Employees’ Retirement Association.
Beyond Bridges: How Infrastructure is Reshaping Cities and Investment Portfolios
Adam Reisler is a Partner in the StepStone Infrastructure and Real Assets team.
Building Resilience – The Power of Private Credit in Insurance Portfolios
Bill Sacher is a Partner & Head of Private Credit and Fred Chung is a Partner & Head of Credit Underwriting at Adams Street Partners.
RPM—Ep. 42 | Private debt in the high-rate era with Richard Schmidt and Jovan Samardzic
In this episode of RPM, Richard Schmidt, Senior Analyst, Private Debt, and Jovan Samardzic, Managing Director, Private Debt Research, join co-host Michael Venne to discuss the state of the private debt market.
RPM—Ep. 41 | Spring 2024 Real Estate House Views with Jeff Giller and Margaret McKnight
In this episode of RPM, Jeff Giller, Partner and Head of Real Estate, and Margaret McKnight, Partner and Head of Portfolio Solutions for StepStone Real Estate, rejoin co-host Maribel Yoo to discuss our Spring 2024 House Views on the state of the real estate market.
Webinar: Trends Shaping Private Markets in 2024
Jeff Diehl, Managing Partner & Head of Investments, joined a webinar programmed by Economist Impact and supported by Adams Street Partners, to discuss trends that will influence private equity strategies.
RPM—Ep.40 | Uncovering hidden value in European private equity with Akhilan, Thomas and Carlos
In this episode of RPM, Akhilan Nesaratnam, Thomas Dupont and Carlos Sahuquillo from our private equity team in London join co-host Michael Venne to discuss Europe’s private equity landscape. The conversation surrounds common misconceptions about Europe’s investment opportunities, unpacking four key European sectors and the topics of our recent papers: European small and middle market buyouts, the Nordic region, European growth equity and European healthcare.