The Long-Short

Philip Seager, Head of Portfolio Strategy at Capital Fund Management (CFM), joins The Long Short to demystify quantitative multi-strategy hedge funds. From navigating volatile markets to building resilient, data-driven portfolios, this episode explores the science behind systematic investing and its role in diversifying risk, enhancing returns, and future-proofing allocations. A clear, practical look at why quant matters more than ever.

In the final episode of our UAE mini-series, we’re joined by Muneer Khan, Head of Middle East financial services and regulatory practice at Simmons and Simmons. Muneer breaks down the rapid growth of hedge funds in the UAE, the evolving regulatory landscape, how tax benefits are attracting global asset managers to Dubai and Abu Dhabi, and what’s to come for the alternatives and fintech space over the next 12 months.

In part two of our UAE mini-series, we’re joined by recruiter Oscar Orellana-Hyder of Cordell Partners to get the inside scoop on hiring trends, in-demand roles, and what it takes to land a job in the UAE's fast evolving financial hub.

We’re delighted to announce the first of three podcast specials which focuses on one of the most dynamic regions in global finance - the UAE.In the first of these episodes, we’re joined by Clare Curtis, Head of ACA Effecta, and a true expert on the UAE’s regulatory and compliance landscape. With over a decade of experience, Clare shares her insights on the hedge fund boom, fintech momentum, and what it takes to build a successful presence in this fast-growing hub.

What’s driving China’s elite investors in 2025? In this must-listen episode, Jeff Li, CEO of Olive Asset Management, reveals how high-net-worth individuals are navigating hedge funds, private markets, ESG, and global diversification. From Hong Kong to global capital flows—get insider insights on how Chinese high net worth investors are thinking.

This week on The Long-Short, hosts Tom Kehoe and Drew Nicol explore the risks and rewards of emerging market debt—an often misunderstood, high-yielding asset class. Joining them is Polina Kurdyavko, Head of Emerging Markets at RBC BlueBay Asset Management, who shares her expert insights on navigating volatility, managing risk, and uncovering opportunity in today’s shifting macro landscape.

In the latest episode of The Long Short, Tom and Drew revisit the generative AI revolution and its impact on asset management. We welcome back Dr. Mohammad Rasouli, CEO of AIX2 to discuss how hedge funds are deploying generative AI, whether machines can make asset allocation decisions, and how his firm is helping investors future-proof their strategies.Dr. Rasouli first joined The Long-Short in 2023, and you can listen to episode 72 here. You can connect with Dr. Rasouli via his LinkedIn profile and email, mrasouli@aix2.ai. 

Family offices are some of the most influential yet often overlooked players in the hedge fund world. Managing the wealth of ultra-high-net-worth individuals and multi-generational dynasties, they quietly shape markets behind the scenes.In this episode of The Long-Short, co-hosts Tom and Drew sit down with AIMA Global Investor Board member Chloe Duanshi, Head of Macro & Investment Strategy at Rockefeller Capital Management—one of the most storied names in the family office space.Chloe shares an insider’s perspective on how family offices navigate alternative investments, from hedge funds to private credit and commodities. She also breaks down the growing push for regulatory clarity in digital assets and discusses the transformative role AI could play in shaping the future of U.S. economic dominance and fiscal sustainability.