In this episode of AFI, we meet with Yolanda Beattie to discuss the Future IM/Pact Path to Parity report. Currently, in Australia, women comprise less than 10% of key decision-making roles in fund management teams, and less than 20% of portfolio managers are women. We attempt to unpack the causes, and the solutions to improving diversity in Australian Funds Management.  Alpha Females Invest is a financial investing podcast. With a blend of unique perspectives from both buy and sell sides of the market, we delve into insightful conversations with industry experts from the Australian finance sector. Whether you're a seasoned finance professional, a student of finance, or someone eyeing a career in the industry, our content is tailored to enrich your understanding and proficiency in navigating the financial landscape. Each episode is a deep dive into a specific financial topic, spanning equities, debt, cryptocurrency, and the intricacies of investment banking. Stay informed, stay empowered, and tune in to The Alpha Females Invest for your dose of financial listening. We aim to promote gender diversity by having at least an equal representation of female and male guests on our show. Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are those of the speaker. The content in this episode is general in nature, and is for informational purposes only. It should not be construed as financial advice, it has not taken into account your personal financial position or objectives. Listeners are encouraged to seek professional guidance or conduct their own research before making any financial decisions. Please refer to a licensed adviser or tax agent and always read the relevant PDS for full product details. The views and opinions expressed on the podcast do not necessarily reflect those of Alpha Females Invest or its affiliates. Our theme song and background music is courtesy of @tmykmusic. Find out more here: https://alphafemalesinvest.com.au/

Join us as we interview David Atkin from the PRI to discuss it's influence on financial markets. Discover how the UN Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) is transforming the financial landscape with over 5,000 signatories managing $121 trillion in assets, integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into investment decisions. Alpha Females Invest is a financial investing podcast. With a blend of unique perspectives from both buy and sell sides of the market, we delve into insightful conversations with industry experts from the Australian finance sector. Whether you're a seasoned finance professional, a student of finance, or someone eyeing a career in the industry, our content is tailored to enrich your understanding and proficiency in navigating the financial landscape. Each episode is a deep dive into a specific financial topic, spanning equities, debt, cryptocurrency, and the intricacies of investment banking. Stay informed, stay empowered, and tune in to The Alpha Females Invest for your dose of financial listening. We aim to promote gender diversity by having at least an equal representation of female and male guests on our show. Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are those of the speaker. The content in this episode is general in nature, and is for informational purposes only. It should not be construed as financial advice, it has not taken into account your personal financial position or objectives. Listeners are encouraged to seek professional guidance or conduct their own research before making any financial decisions. Please refer to a licensed adviser or tax agent and always read the relevant PDS for full product details. The views and opinions expressed on the podcast do not necessarily reflect those of Alpha Females Invest or its affiliates. Our theme song and background music is courtesy of @tmykmusic. Find out more here: https://alphafemalesinvest.com.au/

Join us as we interview Meredith Jordan & Lindsay Hurst, from Platinum Pacific Partners. We discuss the state of the job market in the Australian finance industry, what skillsets are in demand, whether further education will help you seal the deal and how to leave a lasting impression in an interview.  Alpha Females Invest is a financial investing podcast. With a blend of unique perspectives from both buy and sell sides of the market, we delve into insightful conversations with industry experts from the Australian finance sector. Whether you're a seasoned finance professional, a student of finance, or someone eyeing a career in the industry, our content is tailored to enrich your understanding and proficiency in navigating the financial landscape. Each episode is a deep dive into a specific financial topic, spanning equities, debt, cryptocurrency, and the intricacies of investment banking. Stay informed, stay empowered, and tune in to The Alpha Females Invest for your dose of financial listening. We aim to promote gender diversity by having at least an equal representation of female and male guests on our show.  Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are those of the speaker. The content in this episode is general in nature, and is for informational purposes only. It should not be construed as financial advice, it has not taken into account your personal financial position or objectives. Listeners are encouraged to seek professional guidance or conduct their own research before making any financial decisions. Please refer to a licensed adviser or tax agent and always read the relevant PDS for full product details. The views and opinions expressed on the podcast do not necessarily reflect those of Alpha Females Invest or its affiliates. Our theme song and background music is courtesy of @tmykmusic.  Find out more here: https://alphafemalesinvest.com.au/

Join us as we interview Laura Hillis, who is Director of Climate and Environment at the Church of England Pensions Board. She discusses key environmental investment topics and talks us through the arguments for and against engagement vs divestment as an ESG integration approach.  The Alpha Females Invest is a financial podcast for those who want to elevate their investing knowledge. We host a series of experts to navigate a technical deep dive into their field of expertise. We aim to promote gender diversity by having at least an equal representation of female guests on our show. Thank you for listening and supporting The Alpha Females Invest. Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are those of the speaker. The content is not financial advice. You should seek the assistance of a professional who can take your personal circumstances into account prior to making any investment decision. The awesome tunes are courtesy of @tmykmusic [https://soundcloud.com/tmykmusic]. Find out more here: https://alphafemalesinvest.com.au/

Join us as we interview Amy Xie Patrick, who is Head of Income Strategies at Pendal. She discusses how she has developed her own investment style, talks us through income investment opportunities and the different market opportunities.  The Alpha Females Invest is a financial podcast for those who want to elevate their investing knowledge. We host a series of experts to navigate a technical deep dive into their field of expertise. We aim to promote gender diversity by having at least an equal representation of female guests on our show. Thank you for listening and supporting The Alpha Females Invest. Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are those of the speaker. The content is not financial advice. You should seek the assistance of a professional who can take your personal circumstances into account prior to making any investment decision. The awesome tunes are courtesy of @tmykmusic [https://soundcloud.com/tmykmusic]. Find out more here: https://alphafemalesinvest.com.au/

We dive into the carbon offset market, covering definitions and technicalities and exploring the outlook for the sector. Izzy Jensen is the founder of Kakariki Capital, an Australia-based asset manager that focuses on investments in environmental and carbon commodities. The Alpha Females Invest is a financial podcast for those who want to elevate their investing knowledge. We host a series of experts to navigate a technical deep dive into their field of expertise. We aim to promote gender diversity by having at least an equal representation of female guests on our show. Thank you for listening and supporting The Alpha Females Invest. Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are those of the speaker. The content is not financial advice. You should seek the assistance of a professional who can take your personal circumstances into account prior to making any investment decision. The awesome tunes are courtesy of @tmykmusic [https://soundcloud.com/tmykmusic]. Find out more here: https://www.kakarikicapital.com/ https://alphafemalesinvest.com.au/

We release a previously recorded episode from our archives with Mark Hiriart from OSL. We discuss the role of crypto currency in the institutional landscape and break down the value of digital assets. Please note that this episode was recorded in mid 2022 and some edits have been made to keep it relevant for today's audience. Mark Hiriart has left OSL since recording.  The Alpha Females Invest is a financial podcast for those who want to elevate their investing knowledge. We host a series of experts to navigate a technical deep dive into their field of expertise. We aim to promote gender diversity by having at least an equal representation of female guests on our show. Thank you for listening and supporting The Alpha Females Invest. Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are those of the speaker. The content is not financial advice. You should seek the assistance of a professional who can take your personal circumstances into account prior to making any investment decision. This episode was edited by Emily Li. The AFI music is courtesy of artist @tmykmusic.

We release a previously recorded episode from our archives with Trenna Probert from Super Fierce. She discusses trends in the superannuation industry and shares her experience moving from corporate finance to a social enterprise business owner.  Super Fierce provides unbiased insights and advice related to your super and is passionate about reducing the 42% superannuation gap between Australian woman and men.  Please note that this was recorded in mid 2022 and some edits have been made to keep it relevant for today's audience.   The Alpha Females Invest is a financial podcast for those who want to elevate their investing knowledge. We host a series of experts to navigate a technical deep dive into their field of expertise. We aim to promote gender diversity by having at least an equal representation of female guests on our show. Thank you for listening and supporting The Alpha Females Invest. Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are those of the speaker. The content is not financial advice. You should seek the assistance of a professional who can take your personal circumstances into account prior to making any investment decision. This episode was edited by Emily Li. The awesome tunes are courtesy of @tmykmusic.

AFI interviews Sarah Rennie who is Co-head of Investment Banking Australia and Head of ECM at Jarden Group. in this episode we discuss the current and future outlook for M&A activity. For more information on Jarden Group please visit: https://www.jardengroup.com.au/ The Alpha Females Invest is a financial podcast for those who want to elevate their investing knowledge. We host a series of experts to navigate a technical deep dive into their field of expertise. We aim to promote gender diversity by having at least an equal representation of female guests on our show. Thank you for listening and supporting The Alpha Females Invest. Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are those of the speaker. The content is not financial advice. You should seek the assistance of a professional who can take your personal circumstances into account prior to making any investment decision. This episode was edited by Emily Li. The awesome tunes are courtesy of @tmykmusic.

AFI interviews Ali who is Portfolio Manager for the Clean Energy and the Female Leaders VC Fund at Artesian. In this episode, we discuss the concept and opportunities associated with venture capital investing. The Alpha Females Invest is a financial podcast for those who want to elevate their investing knowledge. We host a series of experts to navigate a technical deep dive into their field of expertise. We aim to promote gender diversity by having at least an equal representation of female guests on our show. Thank you for listening and supporting The Alpha Females Invest. Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are those of the speaker. The content is not financial advice. You should seek the assistance of a professional who can take your personal circumstances into account prior to making any investment decision. This episode was edited by Emily Li. The awesome tunes are courtesy of @tmykmusic.

AFI interviews Dania Zinurova at Wilson Asset Management. We discuss the benefits of having alternative asset exposure in a portfolio and the risk and return of real assets. For more information on Wilson Asset Management please go to: https://wilsonassetmanagement.com.au The Alpha Females Invest is a financial podcast for those who want to elevate their investing knowledge. We host a series of experts to navigate a technical deep dive into their field of expertise. We aim to promote gender diversity by having at least an equal representation of female guests on our show. Thank you for listening and supporting The Alpha Females Invest. Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are those of the speaker. The content is not financial advice. You should seek the assistance of a professional who can take your personal circumstances into account prior to making any investment decision. This episode was edited by Emily Li. The awesome tunes are courtesy of @tmykmusic.

AFI interviews Anna Milne at Wilson Asset Management. We discuss the ins and outs of large cap investing and the structure and construction of diversified investment portfolios.  For more information on Wilson Asset Management please go to: https://wilsonassetmanagement.com.au The Alpha Females Invest is a financial podcast for those who want to elevate their investing knowledge. We host a series of experts to navigate a technical deep dive into their field of expertise. We aim to promote gender diversity by having at least an equal representation of female guests on our show. Thank you for listening and supporting The Alpha Females Invest. Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are those of the speaker. The content is not financial advice. You should seek the assistance of a professional who can take your personal circumstances into account prior to making any investment decision. This episode was edited by Emily Li. The awesome tunes are courtesy of @tmykmusic.

AFI interviews Jessica Leung at Betashares. We analyse the dynamics of the passive market, managing passive money & integrating ESG. We also discuss Jess' social media platform @theleungway which promotes financial education.  For more information on Betashares please go to: https://www.betashares.com.au/ The Alpha Females Invest is a financial podcast for those who want to elevate their investing knowledge. We host a series of experts to navigate a technical deep dive into their field of expertise. We aim to promote gender diversity by having at least an equal representation of female guests on our show. Thank you for listening and supporting The Alpha Females Invest. Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are those of the speaker. The content is not financial advice. You should seek the assistance of a professional who can take your personal circumstances into account prior to making any investment decision. This episode was edited by Emily Li. The awesome tunes are courtesy of @tmykmusic.

AFI interviews Mahjabeen Zaman at Citi. We discuss what she expects to be the key investment themes for 2022.  For more information on Citi please go to: https://www1.citibank.com.au/ The Alpha Females Invest is a financial podcast for those who want to elevate their investing knowledge. We host a series of experts to navigate a technical deep dive into their field of expertise. We aim to promote gender diversity by having at least an equal representation of female guests on our show. Thank you for listening and supporting The Alpha Females Invest. Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are those of the speaker. The content is not financial advice. You should seek the assistance of a professional who can take your personal circumstances into account prior to making any investment decision. This episode was edited by Emily Li. The awesome tunes are courtesy of @tmykmusic.

AFI interviews Mollie Urquhart and Minh Pham, both research analysts at Barrenjoey. They discuss a day in the life of an analyst, why they decided to join Barrenojey and the key drivers in Australian Real Assets & Banks.  For more information on Barrenjoey please go to: https://barrenjoey.com/ The Alpha Females Invest is a financial podcast for those who want to elevate their investing knowledge. We host a series of experts to navigate a technical deep dive into their field of expertise. We aim to promote gender diversity by having at least an equal representation of female guests on our show. Thank you for listening and supporting The Alpha Females Invest. Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are those of the speaker. The content is not financial advice. You should seek the assistance of a professional who can take your personal circumstances into account prior to making any investment decision. This episode was edited by Emily Li.  The awesome tunes are courtesy of @tmykmusic.

AFI interviews Minnie Tong and April Lowis, both research analysts at Barrenjoey. They discuss a day in the life  of an analyst, why they decided to join Barrenojey and the key drivers in Australian emerging companies and the telco & media sectors. For more information on Barrenjoey please go to: https://barrenjoey.com/ The Alpha Females Invest is a financial podcast for those who want to elevate their investing knowledge. We host a series of experts to navigate a technical deep dive into their field of expertise. We aim to promote gender diversity by having at least an equal representation of female guests on our show. Thank you for listening and supporting The Alpha Females Invest. Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are those of the speaker. The content is not financial advice. You should seek the assistance of a professional who can take your personal circumstances into account prior to making any investment decision. The awesome tunes are courtesy of @tmykmusic

AFI interviews Karen Chan, a Senior Investment Director at Perennial Partners. Perennial Private Investments (PPI) invests in private, pre-IPO and listed companies aiming to generate superior returns for investors through actively managing their portfolio. We speak to Karen about the Pre-IPO market, trends and the benefits of taking a stake in an investment at an early stage.  For more information on Perennial Partners please go to: https://perennial.net.au The Alpha Females Invest is a financial podcast for those who want to elevate their investing knowledge. We host a series of experts to navigate a technical deep dive into their field of expertise. We aim to promote gender diversity by having at least an equal representation of female guests on our show. Thank you for listening and supporting The Alpha Females Invest. Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are those of the speaker. The content is not financial advice. You should seek the assistance of a professional who can take your personal circumstances into account prior to making any investment decision. The awesome tunes are courtesy of @tmykmusic

AFI interviews Travis Miller, the Managing Director & Co-Founder of iPartners, a leading alternative asset investment platform that provides wholesale investors direct access to a diversified range of institutional grade alternative assets across property, private equity, private debt and venture capital. For more information on iPartners please go to: https://ipartners.iplatforms.com.au/about AFI PROMOTION: For the month of November, iPartners has reduced the minimum investment amount to $5,000 for new wholesale investors, who register using the AFI referrer code, who would like to invest in either iPartners Core Income Fund or iPartners Investment Fund. To access this opportunity please ensure you include "AFI" under Referrer when you register. The Alpha Females Invest is a financial podcast for those who want to elevate their investing knowledge. We host a series of experts to navigate a technical deep dive into their field of expertise. We aim to promote gender diversity by having at least an equal representation of female guests on our show. Thank you for listening and supporting The Alpha Females Invest. Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are those of the speaker. The content is not financial advice. You should seek the assistance of a professional who can take your personal circumstances into account prior to making any investment decision. The awesome tunes are courtesy of @tmykmusic

AFI interviews Lee Hatton, an Executive Vice President at Afterpay! Lee talks to us on how Afterpay is disrupting the financial industry. The Alpha Females Invest is a financial podcast for those who want to elevate their investing knowledge. We host a series of experts to navigate a technical deep dive into their field of expertise. We aim to promote gender diversity by having at least an equal representation of female guests on our show. Thank you for listening and supporting The Alpha Females Invest. Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are those of the speaker. The content is not financial advice. You should seek the assistance of a professional who can take your personal circumstances into account prior to making any investment decision. The awesome tunes are courtesy of @tmykmusic

AFI interviews Lachlan Feeney, CEO & Founder of Labrys. Together we discuss the role of crypto and blockchain on the financial industry.  The Alpha Females Invest is a financial podcast for those who want to elevate their investing knowledge. We host a series of experts to navigate a technical deep dive into their field of expertise. We aim to promote gender diversity by having at least an equal representation of female guests on our show. Thank you for listening and supporting The Alpha Females Invest. Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are those of the speaker. The content is not financial advice. You should seek the assistance of a professional who can take your personal circumstances into account prior to making any investment decision. The awesome tunes are courtesy of @tmykmusic