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Damian and John discuss into the growing appeal of catastrophe bonds, especially in the face of rising reinsurance costs and increasing natural disasters in urban areas. Dr. Seo discusses the critical intersection of population growth, urban density, and significant financial stakes for insurers. The conversation also addresses inflation and interest rates' impact, driving demand for catastrophe coverage and diversification opportunities in investment portfolios.

Praemium’s Damian Cilmi hosted a panel discussion with Brett Lewthwaite from Macquarie, Andrew Dale from ECP Asset Management, and Nick Griffin from Munro Partners to understand what key themes will drive market performance in FY25 for Fixed Income, Australian and Global Equities market and the implications that ‘higher for longer’ interest rates will have across these sectors.

Damian Cilmi interviews Matt Sgrizzi, the Managing Director of LaSalle Investment Management. The conversations turns to the future of office leasing, the booming data centre sector, and the shift in retail real estate towards e-commerce. Matt's insights give a comprehensive picture of a sector undergoing fundamental change, where savvy investors can benefit from high yield income whilst protecting against inflation.

We look at how leveraging technology-driven strategies from the right platform partner can help foster enduring client relationships, strengthen referrals, and propel advice firms towards sustained success.

Damian Cilmi interviews Samantha Milner, Partner, Portfolio Manager the Managing Director of Ares Credit Group. The episode covers enhanced with liquid credit instruments like leveraged loans, high yield bonds, and CLOs.

Samantha Hawkins, General Manager at Praemium hosted Siobhan Blewitt CEO of Frais Capital and Jaimee Desai, Partner and portfolio manager at Sempre Investment Managers for a conversation inspired by International Women's Day.

Damian Cilmi interviews José Luis González Pastor, the Managing Director of Neuberger Berman's Private Equity Team. The episode covers the growing interest in private equity investments, the benefits of co-investments for investors, and the evolving dynamics of the private equity market.

Praemium's General Manager Samantha Hawkins, hosts SLF Lawyers on the Praemium Advice Leaders Podcast. Rebecca Fahey, and Theresa Elhage discuss the importance of estate planning, especially for high net worth individuals. The conversation covers topics such as the significance of estate planning, initiating discussions with clients, key documents, complexities of family structures, tax planning, charitable giving, and the importance of collaboration between financial planners and legal professionals.

Praemium's Chief Operating Officer James Edmonds, discusses how HNW investment strategies are becoming increasingly aligned with the asset allocations implemented by institutional asset owners. And this shift is not just about returns; but a deliberate move towards diversified portfolios, sustainability, and preserving intergenerational legacies—a convergence that’s reshaping the landscape of modern wealth management.

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