The AltsViews Podcast is an informative, unbiased discussion about alternative investments, including private equity, private credit and hedge funds. Hosted by Ros Looby, a finance professor and former hedge fund portfolio manager, AltsViews utilizes interviews with industry participants and analysis of current events to demystify the alternative investment industry for finance and non finance listeners alike.

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sat, 17 Oct 2026 05:24:03 GMTThu, 04 Jun 2026 11:35:58 GMT60Rosalind Looby<p>The AltsViews Podcast is an informative, unbiased discussion about alternative investments, including private equity, private credit and hedge funds. Hosted by Ros Looby, a finance professor and former hedge fund portfolio manager, AltsViews utilizes interviews with industry participants and analysis of current events to demystify the alternative investment industry for finance and non finance listeners alike.</p>episodicRosalind Loobyrlooby@altsiq.orgnoIn today's episode of AltsViews I sit down with Gerard Cassidy, Head of US Bank Equity Strategy at RBC Capital Markets and a long-tenured bank analyst. Gerard helps us understand how the rise of alternative investments has impacted traditional banks and capital raising broadly. We discuss private credit, what the next credit cycle might look like, and the possible evolution of regulation as we move through the next downturn. Finally, Gerard talks about what it's like to be an equity research analyst, advice for aspiring professionals and the keys to his career success. 

]]>0ace2784-e5e1-408e-b45d-60f80524224bThu, 01 Oct 2026 13:04:22 GMT<p>In today's episode of AltsViews I sit down with Gerard Cassidy, Head of US Bank Equity Strategy at RBC Capital Markets and a long-tenured bank analyst. Gerard helps us understand how the rise of alternative investments has impacted traditional banks and capital raising broadly. We discuss private credit, what the next credit cycle might look like, and the possible evolution of regulation as we move through the next downturn. Finally, Gerard talks about what it's like to be an equity research analyst, advice for aspiring professionals and the keys to his career success. </p><p><br /></p>no00:43:26AltsViews Episode 3 - Alts and the Banking SystemfullIn today's episode of AltsViews we dig into the opaque world of fixed income investing with Jeff Rosenkranz, Portfolio Manager at Shelton Capital Management.  Drawing on his career on both the traditional and alternative sides of the investing business, Jeff helps us understand what it's like to be a fixed income portfolio manager. Further, he shares fascinating perspectives on private credit, the bond market today, and how AI might impact the investment business.  Finally, we explore Jeff's career path and keys to success. 

]]>bdbab766-25a3-433a-a555-d7d2d267a171Thu, 20 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT<p>In today's episode of AltsViews we dig into the opaque world of fixed income investing with Jeff Rosenkranz, Portfolio Manager at Shelton Capital Management.  Drawing on his career on both the traditional and alternative sides of the investing business, Jeff helps us understand what it's like to be a fixed income portfolio manager. Further, he shares fascinating perspectives on private credit, the bond market today, and how AI might impact the investment business.  Finally, we explore Jeff's career path and keys to success. </p>no00:27:0712AltsViews Episode 2 - Fixed Income PerspectivesfullTo explore how the rise of alternative investments such as private equity and private credit are impacting the traditional asset management industry today, I sat down to record my first AltsViews podcast with Jeff Whitaker, CEO of Chevy Chase Trust. Whitaker's unvarnished commentary on alternative investments and related risks is both insightful and colorful! Our discussion is wide ranging but converges on the importance of liquidity (the ability to turn an asset back into cash.

]]>b5a5436b-d28c-4498-9d4e-ae6398dadabfWed, 10 Jun 2026 14:11:11 GMT<p>To explore how the rise of alternative investments such as private equity and private credit are impacting the traditional asset management industry today, I sat down to record my first AltsViews podcast with Jeff Whitaker, CEO of Chevy Chase Trust. Whitaker's unvarnished commentary on alternative investments and related risks is both insightful and colorful! Our discussion is wide ranging but converges on the importance of liquidity (the ability to turn an asset back into cash. </p>no00:32:3111AltsViews Episode 1 - A View From the Topfull