17 APR 2024 · In the last episode of this three-part Alternative Insight podcast series, our special guests discuss what makes Luxembourg so attractive for global fund managers and investors who are planning to market their funds in the EU. Our host Stephanie Atnas is joined for the final time by Nicolas Mackel, CEO of Luxembourg for Finance, Claire Burke, Managing Director of Luxembourg at Bluegem Capital, and Peter Brown, Jurisdictional Head of Luxembourg at Aztec Group. During this episode, they discuss:  - The key attractions of Luxembourg to overseas investors  - The advantages of setting up funds in Luxembourg  - Regulatory considerations for fundraising in Europe  - How the EU corridor works for US managers  - Key considerations for Asian investors when looking to access Europe

8 APR 2024 · In the second episode of this 3-part Alternative Insight series, our host Stephanie Atnas is joined again by Nicolas Mackel, CEO of Luxembourg for Finance, Claire Burke, Managing Director of Luxembourg at Bluegem, Capital, and Peter Brown, Jurisdictional Head of Luxembourg at Aztec Group. During the discussion, they talk all things ‘innovation’ – and how the alternatives market in Luxembourg is rapidly transforming to deliver a better experience for investors and investment managers.During this conversation, they discuss: - How innovation can enhance Luxembourg’s position as an important international finance centre - How businesses are embracing AI - How ELTIF 2.0 could attract wider pools of investors into private markets - The importance of sustainable finance in Luxembourg. - How the private markets industry is evolving through digitalisation and tokenisation.

25 MAR 2024 · In the first episode of this 3-part Alternative Insight series, our host Stephanie Atnas is joined by Nicolas Mackel, CEO of Luxembourg for Finance, Claire Burke, Managing Director of Luxembourg at Blue Gem Capital, and Peter Brown, Jurisdictional Head of Luxembourg at Aztec Group. During the discussion they explore the economic outlook for Luxembourg in 2024, and how this will play into the the wider alternatives market globally. During this conversation, they discuss:   - The current state of the economic environment in Luxembourg. - How the Luxembourg economy has been impacted by global economic trends. - Opportunities and challenges in the wider alternatives market today. - How the Luxembourg government is supporting the funds industry to retain the Duchy’s position as a leading European jurisdiction. - Key trends in the regulatory and tax environment and what investors and investment managers need to keep in mind.

16 OCT 2023 · In this episode of Alternative Insight, we discuss generative AI and explore use-cases with leaders actively working with AI within today's modern business model. Tom Bennett, Head of Innovation, is joined by Steve Steinberg, Co-founder and CEO at Responsum and Dr Andreas Kemper, Managing Director at Gordon Brothers, for what promises to be a fascinating discussion around the recent steep trajectory of AI influencing operational decisions. In this conversation, they explore: - What's the difference - Gen-AI vs. AI? - Industry use-cases - how is AI being used within the industry today? - How will people and AI co-exist effectively? - What are the risks associated to AI integration? - AGI singularity – some of this tech is not as new as some people might think

25 SEP 2023 · In this episode of the Alternative Insight podcast, we’re discussing responsible investing and ESG factors within private infrastructure investing. Our host, Joane Koko Eineke, is joined by industry infrastructure leaders for an insightful conversation: - Isela Bahena – Managing Director, Infrastructure Investments – Nuveen - Melisa Simic – Senior Director, ESG Integration, Private Infrastructure Investments – Nuveen - Jordi Francesch – Head of Asset Management and Chief Risk Officer – Glennmont Partners During this conversation, they discuss: - The role of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) factors within private infrastructure investing - Benefits and challenges of integrating ESG considerations into infrastructure investments. - The role of private infrastructure as an asset class - Challenges in the industry

30 AUG 2023 · The alternatives fund industry is bracing itself for sweeping changes to regulation, with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (‘SEC’) proposing reforms targeting private markets funds based and operating in the US. In this episode of the Alternative Insight podcast, we discuss the upcoming SEC reforms – specifically those relating to private markets – with experts from across the alternatives fund industry in the US giving their views on the proposed reforms. Our host, Lynne Westbrook, is joined by: - Neal Prunier, Senior Director of Industry Affairs at the Institutional Limited Partners Association (ILPA) - Paul Marino, Partner – Sadis & Goldberg LLC - John Beczak, Partner & Chief Financial Officer – Resource Capital Funds In this episode we discuss: - What do these reforms mean for LPs and GPs, particularly the Private Fund Advisors rule? - Will the changes provide increased transparency? - Are there any unintended consequences our clients should be wary of?

12 JUL 2023 · In this episode of Alternative Insight, we discuss recent revisions to the ELTIF (European Long-Term Investment Fund) regime made by the European Parliament, and whether these amendments are simply tinkering or will in fact turbocharge the establishment of ELTIFs. Our host, Hana Prochaska, is joined by our special guests for an insightful conversation: - Christophe Verboomen, Public Affairs Manager – Invest Europe - Jean-Christian Six, Regulatory and Asset Management Partner – Allen & Overy - Rocio Goenechea, Partner – Oquendo Capital During this conversation, they discuss: - The background to the ELTIF 2.0 legislation; - ELTIF eligibility; - The success of ELTIFs to-date; - Regulatory timings, challenges, advantages and complexities; - What changes mean for the alternative investment industry; and - Their views on the regulatory developments.

16 JUN 2023 · In this episode of Alternative Insight, we discuss the benefits of generative AI and its impact within the private markets. Hana Prochaska, Group Head of Business Development, Europe, is joined by Charlotte Light, Chief Technology Officer and Tom Bennett, Head of Innovation here at Aztec, for what promises to be a fascinating discussion as they uncover how new technology - and in particular generative AI - is influencing private markets. In this conversation, Hana, Charlotte and Tom explore: - What is generative AI? - Where are private markets on the Gen AI revolution? - How quickly could AI be adopted? - How will AI transform operational decisions within the deal-making process for clients within private equity and venture capital markets? - What can Gen AI be used for? - What does the future development of AI look like?

5 JUN 2023 · On Thursday 25 May 2023, the Luxembourg private markets industry gathered at Stade Emile Bintner for Aztec Group’s annual Luxembourg Football Tournament and Networking Event. On this special episode of the Alternative Insight podcast, we’re live at the event and speak to a range of people to find out about their experiences and discuss a range of subjects including diversity, equity and inclusion. Hear from a range of guests, including: Hana Prochaska: Aztec’s Head of Business Development - Europe (1:04) Zequeline Gomes: Aztec Group Women’s captain (4:02) Geraud Verstraeten: Business Development Associate Director Aztec Group (6:14) Maxime Vandemaele: Apollo Global (9:46) Vincent Oliveira: Julius Baer Europe S.A. (13:23) Peter Brown: Head of Luxembourg, Aztec Group (16:02) Charlie Bowen: Alpha Group (20:10) Adina Kakanskas: KPMG Luxembourg (scorer of the winning goal in the women’s final) (25:09)

17 APR 2023 · In this episode of Alternative Insight, we discuss the benefits of investing in infrastructure assets during times of uncertainty. Donna Gumbleton, our Head of Real Assets in the UK, is joined by Isela Bahena from Nuveen Real Assets and Infrastructure, and Jordi Francesch from Glennmont Partners. In this conversation, Donna, Isela and Jordi explore the definitions of, and differences between, private and public infrastructure; the effects of current market conditions on investment allocations; private infrastructure as an alternative to other asset classes; their firms’ investment decisions and innovations; the trends and opportunities for the future of infrastructure; and investment strategies being deployed across equity and debt.alternatives