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Sean Green of Kyros Capital explains why AMCs are emerging as a compelling alternative to traditional funds in Asia. From Luxembourg securitisation structures and tax considerations to tokenised real estate and digital assets, this episode explores where investment product innovation is heading next.

Clément Rudi from AIS Financial Group reveals SPV jurisdiction choices, onboarding pitfalls, and why AMCs are quickly replacing traditional funds.

Romuald unpacks how Natixis structures its entire AMC business around the Actively Managed Index framework, giving clients the ability to express strategies in both certificate and swap format. He makes the case for why Natixis's size is an advantage rather than a constraint, pointing to concrete examples, including the onboarding of distressed bonds into an AMC, and explains how the bank's equity derivatives desk sits at the heart of its product offering.

Anna Pinedo of Mayer Brown explains how European-style active strategies can reach U.S. investors through SMAs, ETFs, and structured notes. She highlights key regulatory and tax considerations around index discretion and cross-border structuring. A must-listen for asset managers and product teams navigating U.S. market access and compliance.

Reid Steadman and Taber Johnson of Bountiful Financial explain how faith-based investing can be implemented with institutional rigour. They discuss building purpose-built indices, creating proprietary data, and how values like redemption and transparency shape their approach. A valuable listen for capital allocators and product teams.

ETF pioneer Hector McNeil joins Stefan Wagner to share how he built multiple ETF brands from scratch, launched the world’s first gold and platinum ETFs, and why innovation, storytelling, and niche strategies matter more than ever in today’s competitive investment landscape.

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