The Astute Investor

Oct 13 2024 19 ep. 31 mins 4
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A podcast launched by LGT Crestone that gives you access to the global experts in wealth and funds management

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Investing for impact: Matching returns with positive change

Oct 13 2024 28 mins  
In our latest episode of The Astute Investor, Martin Randall, Head of Private Markets at LGT Crestone, interviews Laurence Marshbaum OAM, Co-Founder of Community Capital and 10x10 Philanthropy. In their discussion, Laurence explains the importance of investing in a way that can generate both financial return and social impact, and outlines how investors can achieve this through inn

The Human-AI partnership: Enhancing investment decisions through tech.

Sep 23 2024 46 mins  
In the latest episode of The Astute Investor, Todd Hoare, Head of Public Markets at LGT Crestone, sits down with John Stecher, Chief Technology Officer at Blackstone - the world’s largest alternative asset manager, which oversees more than $1 trillion in assets. John provides valuable insights into how Blackstone leverages its size and scale to access proprietary private markets

Navigating the US presidential election with Libby Cantrill

Aug 25 2024 40 mins  
From a disastrous debate performance from President Joe Biden, to an assassination attempt on his Republican predecessor, Donald Trump, the events leading up to the 2024 US presidential election have been like no other. In this podcast, Scott Haslem interviews Libby Cantrill, Head of US Public Policy and a managing director in PIMCO’s Portfolio Management Group. Libby provides he

Where does the shortage in housing and boom in private credit collide? A podcast with Andrew Schwartz from Qualitas

Aug 06 2024 41 mins  
In the latest episode of the Astute Investor Podcast, Where does the shortage in housing and boom in private credit collide?, LGT Crestone’s Chief Investment Officer, Scott Haslem, and Jessica Lin from LGT Crestone’s Capital Markets team interview Andrew Schwartz, Group Managing Director, Co-Founder, and Chief Investment Officer at Qualitas. Andrew discusses some of the key iss

Investing through geo-political turmoil

Jul 02 2024 39 mins  
In this episode, Investing through geo-political turmoil, LGT Crestone’s Chief Investment Officer, Scott Haslem, interviews General David Petraeus (US Army, Ret), a partner at KKR and Chairman of the KKR Global Institute. Prior to joining KKR, General Petraeus served in the US military for over 30 years and following his retirement from the military, served as Director of the Cen

What's driving the boom in private debt with Michael Small from KKR

Jun 04 2024 32 mins  
In this episode, What’s driving the boom in private debt?, LGT Crestone’s Head of Private Markets, Martin Randall, interviews Michael Small, a partner in KKR’s Credit and Markets business. We hear Michael’s perspective on the evolution of the private credit industry, as well as the opportunities investors can take advantage of in this part of the market. Michael also explai

Improving Australia's productivity with Stephen Walters from BCA

Mar 13 2024 31 mins  
In this episode, Improving Australia’s productivity, LGT Crestone’s Chief Investment Officer, Scott Haslem, interviews Stephen Walters, Chief Economist at the Business Council of Australia (BCA). We hear Stephen’s perspective on some of the key challenges facing Australia’s economic outlook, particularly from the perspective of the business sector. We also hear his views on

Is private equity the new traditional asset class?

Feb 12 2024 26 mins  
In this podcast, Urs Wietlisbach, Co-Founder of Partners Group, explains how the private equity industry has matured over the past few decades and why he believes private equity is the ‘new traditional asset class’. He also discusses what is required to create value in a higher rate environment, how his family office is investing in a range of uncorrelated asset classes, and th

Will Australia avoid a recession? An interview with Jo Masters from Barrenjoey Capital Partners

Jan 14 2024 35 mins  
In the latest episode of The Astute Investor Podcast, Will Australia avoid a recession?, LGT Crestone’s Chief Investment Officer, Scott Haslem, interviews Jo Masters, Chief Economist and Partner at Barrenjoey Capital Partners. In this podcast, Jo provides Barrenjoey’s outlook for Australia and the global economy, and what this means for inflation and interest rates. She also di

Leaving a legacy in Australia: Insights from the Princely Family

Nov 28 2023 13 mins  
In this episode, Leaving a legacy in Australia: Insights from the Princely Family, LGT Crestone’s Chief Executive Officer, Michael Chisholm, interviews LGT Group’s H.S.H. Prince Hubertus von und zu Liechtenstein. Prince Hubertus explains how the Princely family has managed to successfully pass its wealth down over 26 generations and 900 years of history. He provides his advice