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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.
The Power of Patient Capital: Navigating Private Credit Through Market Cycles
Join host Stewart Foley, CFA on the InsuranceAUM.com Podcast as we explore direct lending, sponsored finance, and middle market private equity, with insights into private credit opportunities for insurance investors.
The Future of Real Estate: Trends and Strategies with Maggie Coleman
Join host Stewart Foley on the InsuranceAUM.com Podcast as he discusses real estate investing trends, challenges, and opportunities.
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.
Risk, Opportunity, and Flexibility in Today's Credit Market: Jason Walker of Manulife CQS
Jason Walker is the Co-Chief Investment Officer at Manulife CQS.
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.
Beyond Bridges: How Infrastructure is Reshaping Cities and Investment Portfolios
Adam Reisler is a Partner in the StepStone Infrastructure and Real Assets team.
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.
The keys to success in GP-led secondaries deals
What are the ingredients of a successful GP-led secondaries deal? Paul Sanabria believes in a sound framework that thoroughly analyzes the assets, sponsors, alignment, and secondary deal dynamics—and that the devil lies in the details.
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.