Praemium Investment Leaders

What separates great credit managers from good ones in today's market? Clark Koury, Managing Director and Head of Oaktree Capital's Product Specialist Group, brings thirty years of institutional wisdom to this question in a fascinating exploration of private credit markets. This episode unpacks the compelling case for private credit in today's uncertain environment. Investors are dr...

June-Yon Kim, Head of Japanese Equities at Lazard Asset Management, reveals why Japan is one of the most overlooked – yet compelling – equity stories today. Discover how structural reform and the end of deflation are reshaping the investment landscape, and why the Lazard Japanese Strategic Equity Fund  gives Australian investors unique access to this opportunity. From "emerging market-like in...

Private equity has evolved dramatically over the past two decades, with many firms chasing progressively larger deals as they scale. Claire Smith, who leads Schroders Capital's private markets business in Australia, explains why they're deliberately swimming against this tide by maintaining a focus on small and mid-cap opportunities. During our conversation at the 2025 Premium Alt Invest...

What happens when traditional portfolio diversification fails? In this eye-opening conversation from the 2025 Premium Altinvest Forum in Melbourne, host Damian Cilmi sits down with Paul Fraynt, Senior Vice President and Portfolio Manager at Franklin Templeton Investment Solutions, to uncover the truth about achieving genuine protection against market volatility. Praemium Limited is the issuer of t...

The private credit secondaries market is experiencing explosive growth, on track to match the $140 billion private equity secondaries market by 2030. Martins Marnauza, Investment Partner at Coller Capital, walks us through this fascinating yet often overlooked corner of the alternative investments landscape. Providing liquidity to institutional investors trapped in 10-year closed-end funds has bec...

Uncover the opportunity of the overlooked equities in the Australian market with Dion Hershen from Yarra Capital Management, as he offers unparalleled insights into the ASX200's not-so magnificent seven - the big four banks and iron ore miners. We'll explore how these banks are experiencing stagnant earnings and dissect the implications of the market's dependence on such few sectors...

Ever wonder how water can become a tradable asset like gold or stocks? Our guest, Euan Friday, Chair and CIO of Kilter Rural, shares his expert insights into the groundbreaking Australian water rights market.  Get ready to navigate the detailed workings of water entitlements and allocations in Australia. Learn about the fluctuating prices of water due to varying supply and demand, and the diverse...

Damian Cilmi is joined by Dr. John Seo, a trailblazer in the Catastrophe Bond market and co-founder of Fermat, as they discuss the fundamentals of catastrophe bonds, their typical maturities, the types of natural disasters they cover, and the returns they offer. Dr. Seo provides insight into the roles insurance and reinsurance companies, as well as government agencies, play in issuing these bonds....

Praemium’s Damian Cilmi is joined by LaSalle Investment Management’s Managing Director Matt Sgrizzi for a discussion on  the 'Great Tightening Cycle.' In this episode Matt sheds light on how the legacy of financial stress in real estate has historically unfolded into rewarding opportunities, particularly within the robust world of real estate investment. The conversations turns to the fu...

Unlock the potential of corporate credit investments as we join forces with Samantha from Ares Credit Group in a fascinating conversation that promises to shift your perspective on personal finance. We're not just talking government bonds here – imagine a portfolio enhanced with liquid credit instruments like leveraged loans, high yield bonds, and CLOs. These aren't your average investme...

Discover how to navigate the dynamic private equity landscape and unlock the secrets of sophisticated investment strategies with our guest, Jose Luis Gonzalez Pastor, Managing Director at Neuburger Berman. In an era where market uncertainties loom large, we dissect private equity's resilience and its growing allure to investors, from high-net-worth individuals to retail investors seeking port...

Bond-market veteran Charlie Jamieson returns to share his insights on today's radically transformed fixed income sphere. We first had Charlie on the show in 2020, but since there have been seismic economic shifts, from inflation's ascent to the impact of swift rate hikes, Charlie dissects the complex factors influencing markets.  Despite volatily, higher yields signaling fresh opportunit...

In this episode, we delve into the ever-changing landscape of Managed Accounts.  Our guest, Mike Martel from State Street Global Advisors, brings over three decades of experience in the investment management field to provide expert insights. This episode is a window into the past and future of investment, offering valuable perspectives for both the U.S. and Australian markets. Join us as we explor...

What does it take to invest in the stocks that no one else wants? For Suhas Nayak, separating fact from opinion is key to finding value where the market sees none. Suhas Nayak is a portfolio manager at Allan Gray, an entirely contrarian fund manager that seeks to find diamonds in the rough in places other buyers aren't willing to go.  Join host Damian Cilmi as he and Suhas discuss how Allan G...

In this re-release of our most downloaded episode, Praemium's Damian Cilmi speaks with Steve Jarrott, portfolio manager with Warakirri Asset Management, about agriculture as an asset class and the unique position of Australian agriculture against the backdrop of rising inflation, shifting global economies, and climate change. Steve speaks about the development of an agriculture REIT and agric...

In this episode of Praemium's Investment Leaders Podcast Series, Damian Cilmi and Samuel Mann of Longreach Alternatives spotlight the investment potential of royalties across sectors like music, pharma, fishing, and resources. Mann leverages his expertise with the Longreach's PG3 Royalties Opportunities Fund to show how these assets can diversify portfolios and stabilise returns. It&apos...

In this episode, originally featured on The IFA Show podcast, Praemium's Chief Strategy Officer, Denis Orrock, dives into the evolution of wealth management and administration platforms. Denis discusses the Quality of Advice Review (QAR) and its potential impact on superfunds transitioning to advice-style models. He explores the balance between AI-generated advice and personal consultation an...

In the latest episode of our podcast, we assemble an exceptional panel of fund managers: Tim Toohey from Yarra Capital Management, Blake Henricks from Firetrail, and John Mulquiney from Lazard. They offer their expert insights into the key market drivers for the upcoming financial year – demographics, energy transition, and macroeconomic trends. Designed to deliver insights financial advisers can...

Delving into the compelling domain of sustainable investing, Praemium's insightful podcast episode presents a vibrant dialogue on ESG investing, extracted from our recent in-depth webinar. The conversation is steered by Damian Cilmi, Praemium's Head of Investment Managers and Governance, and he's joined by a distinguished panel: Xuan Sheng Ou Yong from BNP Paribas Asset Management,...

In this insightful podcast episode from our practice management podcast series, Advice Leaders, host Matt Van Dijk, General Manager at Praemium, and Francis Rigby, Director and Head of Advice at Financial Advice Matters, delve into the complexities of intergenerational wealth transfer. They discuss strategies for approaching sensitive inheritance discussions, the importance of early financial educ...

Join us for an insightful discussion with Andy Raikes, Co-portfolio Manager for TT International's Environmental Solutions Strategy. Discover how their solution strategy invests in companies solving environmental problems, the seven key environmental themes they focus on, and the importance of emerging markets. Learn how their advisory board of experts influences the strategy, and their uniqu...

Prepare to navigate your way through today's unpredictable economic terrain with Katie Hudson of Yarra Capital as your guide. She shares her key findings from personal meetings with over 200 CEOs and pinpoints the challenges they face with cost inflation and reduced earnings predictions. Uncover the prominent themes of Australia's latest reporting season and gain a clearer understanding...

Celebrating International Women's Day 2023, we bring to you an enlightening conversation with industry veterans from our practice management podcast series, Advice Leaders. Samantha Hawkins, Praemium's Head of Sales for Southern Regions, engages in a rich dialogue with Katerina Nicolakopoulos, the driving force behind Eikon Financial, and Widiana Setiawan, a seasoned Senior Private Wealt...

In this episode of the Praemium Investment Leaders podcast, host Damian Cilmi talks with Peter Bates, Portfolio Manager of the Global Select Equity Strategy at T. Rowe Price. They delve into the importance of humility in investing and how Peter's early career experiences shaped his investment philosophy. They discuss the role of conviction and acknowledging mistakes, balancing stock picking w...

The demand for experience and quality is shaping the commercial real estate offering in our post-COVID world in ways we would not have anticipated only a few years ago.  Miriam Patterson, Head of Office Partnerships at Charter Hall, joins Damian Cilmi this month to talk about how new tenant expectations are rebuilding the office environment in everything from amenities to ESG compliance as employe...