Nick Rohatyn – Emerging Markets Multi-Asset Investing at TRG (EP.482) | Capital Allocators – Inside the Institutional Investment Industry

Nick Rohatyn, CEO of The Rohatyn Group, discusses his firm's horizontal, multi-asset class investment approach in emerging markets. Rohatyn emphasizes the flaws in common emerging market benchmarks, particularly their concentration and currency exposure, advocating for benchmark-agnostic, long-only total return strategies. He shares his experiences building JP Morgan's emerging markets business and the importance of diversification across asset classes, regions, and investment styles to navigate the unpredictable cycles. Rohatyn also highlights the opportunity for global leadership in EM asset management, aiming to provide comprehensive solutions for investors. He touches on TRG's acquisition strategy, integrating various capabilities to offer a wide range of investment options in public and private markets.

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Part 1: Background, Career, and Philosophy

Part 2: Market Challenges and Benchmarking

Part 3: Growth Strategy and Operational Integration

Part 4: Personal Reflections and Leadership

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Nick Rohatyn – Emerging Markets Multi-Asset Investing at TRG (EP.482)

Capital Allocators – Inside the Institutional Investment Industry

Part 1: Background, Career, and Philosophy

The Problem with Single Asset Class Investing in Emerging Markets

From International Upbringing to Capital Markets Innovation at JP Morgan

Combining Doing Good with Doing Well in Emerging Markets

Part 2: Market Challenges and Benchmarking

Challenges in Benchmarking and Investing in Emerging Markets

The Prevailing Issue of Single Asset Class Investing and TRG's Acquisition Strategy

Part 3: Growth Strategy and Operational Integration

Building Capabilities Through Acquisitions: Lessons Learned

Integrating Acquisitions, Managing Cycles, and TRG's Capabilities

Incorporating FX, Managing Time Zones, and Challenging Perceptions of Emerging Markets

Part 4: Personal Reflections and Leadership

Cycling, Early Jobs, and Influential Figures in Nick's Career

Nick Rohatyn – Emerging Markets Multi-Asset Investing at TRG (EP.482)

Capital Allocators – Inside the Institutional Investment Industry

Part 1: Background, Career, and Philosophy

00:00The Problem with Single Asset Class Investing in Emerging Markets

The Problem with Single Asset Class Investing in Emerging Markets

03:37From International Upbringing to Capital Markets Innovation at JP Morgan

From International Upbringing to Capital Markets Innovation at JP Morgan

14:43Combining Doing Good with Doing Well in Emerging Markets

Combining Doing Good with Doing Well in Emerging Markets

Part 2: Market Challenges and Benchmarking

23:23Challenges in Benchmarking and Investing in Emerging Markets

Challenges in Benchmarking and Investing in Emerging Markets

35:06The Prevailing Issue of Single Asset Class Investing and TRG's Acquisition Strategy

The Prevailing Issue of Single Asset Class Investing and TRG's Acquisition Strategy

Part 3: Growth Strategy and Operational Integration

47:02Building Capabilities Through Acquisitions: Lessons Learned

Building Capabilities Through Acquisitions: Lessons Learned

55:50Integrating Acquisitions, Managing Cycles, and TRG's Capabilities

Integrating Acquisitions, Managing Cycles, and TRG's Capabilities

1:07:50Incorporating FX, Managing Time Zones, and Challenging Perceptions of Emerging Markets

Incorporating FX, Managing Time Zones, and Challenging Perceptions of Emerging Markets

Part 4: Personal Reflections and Leadership

1:17:29Cycling, Early Jobs, and Influential Figures in Nick's Career

Cycling, Early Jobs, and Influential Figures in Nick's Career