In this episode, Kumar Panja, EMEA head of the Capital Advisory Group at J.P. Morgan, chats with Kari Vatanen, head of Asset Allocation and Alternatives at Elo, one of the largest pension funds in Finland. They discuss the uncertain market environment, plus the importance of hedge funds and illiquid assets in diversifying portfolios. Vatanen also shares Elo’s current asset allocation strategy and ways managers can engage with institutional investors.

This episode was recorded on May 30, 2025.

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