Brendan O'Connor, CEO of Regal Partners, discusses the evolution of his firm from a long-short equity specialist to a diversified alternative investment manager in Australia. He highlights Australia's unique market dynamics, where financials and materials dominate, offering diversifying returns compared to global markets. O'Connor points out the country's $4 trillion superannuation savings and the trend toward internalizing asset management, creating opportunities for active management in alternative strategies. Regal leverages its expertise in resources, natural assets, and growth equity, emphasizing a four-step investment process focused on valuation, macro environment, catalysts, and market inefficiencies to generate alpha. The firm's growth strategy involves strong net flows, investment performance, and strategic acquisitions, aiming to deliver superior risk-adjusted returns for clients.
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