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Brian Digney, SBAI Research & Content Director, joins William Kelly, CEO of CAIA, to share intriguing ODD anecdotes and observations, drawing on real-life scenarios and peppered with past experiences. They delve into the significance of operational plumbing within the industry, the rise of illiquid investments, and the vital role that ODD plays in detecting trends and risks. Also, Brian explores the delicate balance between risk and reward, outlining the key factors that institutional investors consider when partnering with emerging managers.

Jean-Francois Mauvis (former Head of ODD at Pantheon Ventures) shares his view on how ODD practitioners approach the assessment of investment manager valuation practices related to private market assets.

Mario Therrien, the former Chair of the SBAI and Head of Investment Funds at CDPQ, reflects on his tenure, while Jane Buchan, CEO of Martlet Asset Management and the new SBAI Chair, shares her vision for the future.

This is the inaugural episode from our newly launched SBAI and Morgan Lewis Regulatory Compliance podcast series. It is co-hosted by Christine Ayako Schleppegrell, Partner at Morgan Lewis and Brian Digney, Research and Content Director at the SBAI. This new collaboration aims to provide valuable insights into regulatory developments impacting the alternative investment industry. 

Jean-François Mauvis joins Brian Digney to discuss the evolving role of operational due diligence in private markets, exploring resourcing challenges, independence, and the increasing consultative approach of ODD practitioners.

Barbara Bernstein (Chief HR Officer, Magnetar Capital) and Amanda Cherry (Director of HR, Aspect Capital) discuss measuring and evidencing the culture of a firm - a difficult concept that many alternative investment firms are currently grappling with. Also covered is the shifting cultural focuses due to the pandemic, and some practical tips on forming an inclusive culture in the workplace.

Sara Razmpa (Director, Head of Responsible Investment, Portfolio Manager, Equities, Unigestion) and Rob Sachs (Head Of Business Development, Whitebox Advisors LLC) touch upon producing carbon footprints for firms and portfolios, the state of ESG data, and the frequency and content for investor reporting.

Mario Therrien (SBAI Chair; Head of Investment Funds and External Management, CDPQ) and Dame Amelia Fawcett (Lead Independent Director, State Street Corporation), discuss diversity from the perspectives of a board member and an institutional allocator.

Alvin Fan (CEO, OPIM) and Mark Smith (Principal and Head of Business Development, Northwest Investment Management) discuss all things China in episode 4 of the SBAI Podcast series.

In the first of our Founder series podcasts, one of our newest Trustees Paula Volent (CIO of Rockefeller University) is joined by our Deputy Chair Luke Ellis (CEO of Man Group – one of the founders of the SBAI) to look back at how it all started and how the industry is evolving.