Speaking of Alternatives
ABOUT THIS PODCAST
Speaking of Alternatives is an original podcast from PGIM, providing a global perspective on the rich and diverse landscape of alternative investments. Each month, guests join Eric Adler, President and CEO of PGIM Private Alternatives, to cut through the complexities and get to the heart of alternative investing. Together they look beyond the headlines and scrutinise the latest trends and strategies driving this important asset class.
Episode 4
… Let’s Talk Agriculture with Jamie Shen
Eric speaks with Jamie Shen, Managing Director and Head of Agriculture at PGIM Real Estate. They explore the transforming landscape of agricultural debt and equity, examine the mitigation of climate risk for investors and explore the balance of labour and mechanisation in agriculture.
Episode 3
… Let’s Talk Direct Lending with Matthew Harvey
Eric chats with Matthew Harvey, Head of the Direct Lending business for PGIM Private Capital. This conversation highlights the importance of experienced asset managers in navigating the direct lending landscape and sheds light on the steady increase of capital flowing into this evolving credit market.
Episode 2
… Let’s Talk Private Equity Secondaries with Dr. Marco Wulff
Eric chats with Dr. Marco Wulff, CEO, Managing Partner, and co-founder of Montana Capital Partners AG. They discuss the advantages and challenges of the private equity secondary market, global prospects, and the recent explosive growth of this private investment strategy.
Episode 1
… Let’s Talk Value-Add Equity Real Estate Investing with Sebastiano Ferrante
Eric sits down with Sebastiano Ferrante, Head of Europe at PGIM Real Estate. They discuss Europe’s alternative investment landscape, prevailing market dynamics currently influencing institutional investing, and the risk-reward trade-off in value-add equity real estate investing.