Cross-Asset Thematic Strategy, Edelscourt

Albert Maass

Cross-Asset Thematic Strategy

Edelscourt

Established in 2014, Edelscourt combines cutting-edge technology with deep industry knowledge. We specialise in risk management solutions for a diverse range of clients, from financial institutions to family offices.

Cross Asset Strategy

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<li>Tensions between Israel and Iran have escalated, potentially leading to a broader conflict involving major global powers, which could significantly impact global financial markets.</li>
<li>Immediate market reactions could include a drop in global stock markets, a surge in oil prices, and increased demand for safe-haven assets like gold and the US dollar.</li>
<li>Multi-Asset portfolio managers need to employ strategies such as reducing risky asset exposure, increasing investments in defensive sectors, and diversifying geographically to mitigate the conflict's impact on investments.</li>
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Tensions between Israel and Iran have escalated, potentially leading to a broader conflict involving major global powers, which could significantly impact global financial markets.
Immediate market reactions could include a drop in global stock markets, a surge in oil prices, and increased demand for safe-haven assets like gold and the US dollar.
Multi-Asset portfolio managers need to employ strategies such as reducing risky asset exposure, increasing investments in defensive sectors, and diversifying geographically to mitigate the conflict's impact on investments.


Hedging Risk Amidst the Escalating Israel-Iran Conflict

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<li>Advanced modelling of illiquid assets offers real-time valuation estimates, enhancing decision-making in multi-asset portfolios with elements like Private Equity LP interests.</li>
<li>These techniques go beyond traditional analyses, correlating assets with macroeconomic factors for a comprehensive view of portfolio performance.</li>
<li>Implementation includes adjusting the latest Net Asset Value for market dynamics, with back-testing ensuring continual accuracy and relevance.</li>
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Advanced modelling of illiquid assets offers real-time valuation estimates, enhancing decision-making in multi-asset portfolios with elements like Private Equity LP interests.
These techniques go beyond traditional analyses, correlating assets with macroeconomic factors for a comprehensive view of portfolio performance.
Implementation includes adjusting the latest Net Asset Value for market dynamics, with back-testing ensuring continual accuracy and relevance.


Navigating the Fog: Modelling Illiquid Assets in Real-Time

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<li>In a world shaped by geopolitical risks, infrastructure investments are pivoting to address energy supply vulnerabilities illuminated by global tensions.</li>
<li>As the pandemic accelerated digital transformation, the pressing demand for enhanced digital infrastructure, from data centers to renewable energy integrations, becomes evident.</li>
<li>Concurrently, the sector confronts financing challenges, emphasizing the need for sustainable projects that align with a low-carbon future.</li>
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In a world shaped by geopolitical risks, infrastructure investments are pivoting to address energy supply vulnerabilities illuminated by global tensions.
As the pandemic accelerated digital transformation, the pressing demand for enhanced digital infrastructure, from data centers to renewable energy integrations, becomes evident.
Concurrently, the sector confronts financing challenges, emphasizing the need for sustainable projects that align with a low-carbon future.


From Digital Highways to Energy Pathways: The New Era of Infrastructure Investments

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<li>Natural Asset Companies (NACs) are innovative financial structures that monetize natural capital (e.g., water, air, soil) by assigning economic value to ecosystem services and resources.</li>
<li>NACs attract various investors, including institutional, retail, impact investors, and private equity. </li>
<li>NACs represent a shift in finance, blending conservation and capitalism. Updated investment techniques consider risk, return, and environmental/social impact, promoting holistic decision-making.</li>
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Natural Asset Companies (NACs) are innovative financial structures that monetize natural capital (e.g., water, air, soil) by assigning economic value to ecosystem services and resources.
NACs attract various investors, including institutional, retail, impact investors, and private equity. 
NACs represent a shift in finance, blending conservation and capitalism. Updated investment techniques consider risk, return, and environmental/social impact, promoting holistic decision-making.


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<li>Private debt is a compelling alternative investment asset with higher yields, income stability, and portfolio diversification compared to traditional investments.</li>
<li>It has gained popularity due to low interest rates (at least until recently), the demand for income-based returns, and the diversification it offers to investor portfolios.</li>
<li>Private debt carries risks such as credit risk, interest rate risk, liquidity risk, and other risks. ESG integration is also becoming important in private debt investment decisions.</li>
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Private debt is a compelling alternative investment asset with higher yields, income stability, and portfolio diversification compared to traditional investments.
It has gained popularity due to low interest rates (at least until recently), the demand for income-based returns, and the diversification it offers to investor portfolios.
Private debt carries risks such as credit risk, interest rate risk, liquidity risk, and other risks. ESG integration is also becoming important in private debt investment decisions.


The Rise of Private Debt: Seizing Opportunities in a Dynamic Investment Landscape

Albert brings over three decades of experience from the financial industry, having worked with top institutions across the UK, Americas, and Asia. His broad expertise spans investments in multiple asset classes and extends to risk management.

In a previous role, Albert served as the Head of Alternative Investments at Shinsei Bank in Japan, where he oversaw a varied portfolio comprising private equity, hedge funds, reinsurance, credit, and other assets. His distinguished career has seen partnerships with prestigious institutions such as HVB, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Nomura International, Mariner Investment Group, Allied Capital Asset Management, and the Central Bank of Chile.

Albert is a certified Financial Risk Manager (FRM) and is an alumnus of the Universidad Católica de Chile, with a degree in Business and Economics