AFI Private Markets

Ep 3 - Going deep on private credit with Michael Peterson, Citco

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 13:40:15 GMT

Michael Peterson, Managing Director of Citco Capital Solutions, joins the third episode of AFI Private Markets for a wide-ranging discussion on private credit, following his appearance Global Alts 2026 in Miami.

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Ep 2: Stuart Fiertz on Cheyne Capital's transformation

Mon, 19 Jan 2026 16:07:55 GMT

Stuart Fiertz, president of Cheyne Capital, guests on the second episode of the AFI Private Markets podcast to discuss his London firm's journey from hedge fund specialist to diversified alts manager with a large footprint in private markets strategies. View topics by time-stamp below.

Get in-person insights at the AFI Private Markets Innovation Summit in Mayfair on Thursday 25 June 2026. Request your invitation now to this exclusive gathering bringing together senior executives from private asset GPs and LPs for a day of discussion, networking and best practice benchmarking in the heart of London: https://alternativefundinsight.com/afi-private-markets-innovation-summit-2026/

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0:00 - Introduction

0:59 - Private Markets Innovation Summit: Register now

2:05 - Start of interview. Overview of Cheyne's investing range.

4:26 - Discussion of Cheyne's transformation into a diversified alts manager.

6:42 - Going deeper into the private markets shift.

8:29 - What area of privates are you most excited by?

12:00 - Diving into Fiertz's real estate investments approach.

15:30 - Private credit perspective.

18:05 - First Brands thoughts.

19:30 - Is there a bubble in private credit?

21:55 - SRT opportunity.

24:00 - Technology and role of AI in private markets.

28:00 - Longer term view on private markets.

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Ep 1: Nicole Grützmacher, FERI on her journey as a private markets allocator

Wed, 14 Jan 2026 16:15:21 GMT

Nicole Grützmacher is Director, Alternative Investments & Senior Investment Specialist at FERI, the German investment firm. She joins Will on the first episode of the PM podcast to explore the future of the space, the allocation priorities on her mind, how she views technology and much more. View topics by time-stamp below.

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0:00 - Introduction

0:59 - Private Markets Innovation Summit: Register now

2:05 - Start of interview. Nicole's route into private markets.

3:38 - Expansion of private markets and role at FERI.

6:01 - Changes in approach of last few years, asset allocation make-up.

9:13 - Why have private markets become more attractive to investors in the past decade?

10:31 - What do you look for in a private markets manager?

12:36 - Opportunities most excited by ahead in private markets.

14:28 - European focus.

14:40 - Focus on private debt.

16:06 - What impact is AI having on the business?

17:04 - Is this expansion going to continue?

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