The Long-Short

The Financial Times was at the forefront of uncovering the $2 billion fraud at the centre of Wirecard’s accounts, leading to the German payment processing giant’s collapse in 2020. Two years on, the lead investigative journalist Dan McCrum sat down with The Long-Short to discuss his new book, Money Men, which details how his team, assisted by a cast of committed short sellers, exposed the truth.To hear the full conversation, search for episode 32 of The Long-Short on your preferred podcast platform or visit AIMA.org and search for The Long-Short.If you found this episode interesting, please like and subscribe to stay up to date and help others find the podcast.

It's been almost two years to the day since global central banks embarked on one of the most synchronized rapid monetary tightening cycles in modern-day economic history, to tame runaway higher levels of inflation following the COVID pandemic.While the worst may be over, central banks caution that with rising government debt and geopolitical tensions all stirring the pot, global financial markets will continue to face mounting challenges.Amid this period of uncertainty, Anna McCutcheon, co-founder of Shikuma Capital joins Drew and Tom to talk through what is likely to be another fascinating year in global markets.

With its economy among the global top performers and poised to enter the world's top three within the next few years, India's asset management industry stands on the brink of extraordinary growth. Shiv Sehgal of Nuvama Capital Markets shares his insights on the booming potential for alternative assets in India.

The biggest event of the year so far for hedge funds was the US SEC's recent finalisation of its new definition of a securities dealer. After a year of waiting, the final text is now available, confirming that private funds would be in scope, throwing our industry into uncharted territory by undermining the century-old understanding that hedge funds were customers of dealers, not dealers themselves. So, what exactly does this mean for the industry? Where do we go next? Joining us to answer these questions and unpack this seismic shift in the definition of a dealer is AIMA's Head of US Markets Policy and Regulation, Daniel Austin. Daniel joins us from AIMA's Washington office to break down the US SEC's final rule text, its implications for hedge funds, and what comes next.

With the dust well and truly settled now on 2023, there has been plenty of talk about the value of active investments. So how did hedge funds do? How active will investors be in 2024 in the hedge fund space? Join us as we sit down with Roark Stahler, co-author of Barclays Capital Solutions 2024 Hedge Fund Outlook, to dissect the latest trends and predictions shaping the hedge fund landscape. From assessing the performance of hedge funds in 2023 to forecasting investor activity in the year ahead, Roark shares invaluable insights that every investor needs to hear.

Dive into the latest Long-Short Podcast episode, where Henri Arslanian, renowned crypto commentator, and Co-Founder of Nine Blocks Capital, unpacks the year's biggest stories. From the US's landmark Bitcoin ETF approval to the seismic shifts in NFTs and Solana, get the inside scoop on what's shaping the future of digital assets. Tune in for a no-holds-barred look into crypto's thrilling journey over the coming 12 months!