122. EM-pire of opportunity: How alternative asset managers are unlocking opportunities in emerging market debt
About this episode
The episode discusses the complexities and potential of emerging market debt with insights from an industry expert.
In this episode, hosts Tom Kehoe and Drew Nicol explore the risks and rewards of emerging market debt - an often misunderstood, high-yielding asset class. Joining them is Polina Kurdyavko, Head of Emerging Markets at RBC BlueBay Asset Management, who shares her expert insights on navigating volatility, managing risk, and uncovering opportunity in today’s shifting macro landscape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Hosts: Tom Kehoe, Drew Nicol
Guest: Polina Kurdyavko
Topics covered
- emerging market debt
- alternative asset management
- risk management
- investment opportunities
- macro landscape
Keywords
- emerging markets
- debt
- high-yielding assets
- volatility
- risk management
- investment opportunities
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: RBC BlueBay Asset Management
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