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GAIN Meets...
Welcome to GAIN Meets...the new podcast from GAIN, a UK charity on a mission to empower and educate the next generation of investment professionals .
Join us as we explore the exciting world of investment management and introduce you to key investment concepts – no previous knowledge needed. In each episode, we sit down with industry experts to talk about a specific investment topic and take a quick tour of their career to date.
So whether you're an aspiring student looking to pursue a career in finance, or a young professional looking to expand your knowledge, GAIN Meets is a fantastic way to learn about asset classes and investment strategies to sharpen your industry knowledge.
Perfect for exploring your options, or to give you an added edge when it comes to interviews. So tune in and get ready to GAIN a new perspective on investment management careers....
For more information on our programmes, internships, events and resources visit gainuk.org
The information contained in this Podcast is not intended to constitute, and should not be construed as investment advice.
GAIN Meets...
Alternative Investments Explained: With Benoit Ramsay
A big thank you to Benoit Ramsay (Managing Director, Marketable Assets) from University of Cambridge Investment Management for joining us to talk about alternative investments: what they are, how they've changed over time, and a detailed introduction to hedge funds & the typical asset classes they invest in.
This is a great introduction to the basics of alternative investments and is super useful for students starting out in their investment careers and wanting to understand different investment types & strategies.
Hosted by GAIN co-founder and trustee Rahul Moodgal.
About Benoit:
Benoit is Managing Director, Marketable Assets at UCIM. He previously worked as a Senior Investment Principal at Weybourne Limited, a London-based single family office, where he oversaw the firm’s investments in liquid markets and hedge fund strategies. Prior to that, Benoit held positions at an outsourced investment office and a specialist capital markets advisory firm. He holds a first-class degree from Cambridge University in Natural Sciences (with an additional year of Management Studies) and is a CFA Charterholder.
About University of Cambridge Investment Management:
University of Cambridge Investment Management (UCIM) is the investment organisation that manages the £4bn Cambridge University Endowment Fund. Their purpose is to serve the University, Colleges and Trusts with world-class, sustainable investment performance. Over the last ten years the Endowment Fund has distributed over £1bn to the University, supporting over 800 programmes, including teaching, research and access to further education.
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