The jargon of alternatives, financial engineering and stress testing diversification | Scott Pappas
In episode 98, Alex Proimos speaks with Scott Pappas, principal consultant and head of alternatives and derivative solutions, at Frontier.
This episode covers Scott's background as an engineer and trader and later pursuit of a PhD. We discuss the evolution of risk management and downside protection and the evolving challenges faced by asset allocators as they determine the role of alternatives in their portfolio. We touch on Scott's move from a super fund to consulting and education to explain the diversification in the new market regime. Finally, we delve into capital efficiency and how derivatives will become an increasingly important part of asset owner portfolios.
Scott joined Frontier from Cbus Super where he was the fund’s Senior Portfolio Manager of Absolute Return Strategies. He has extensive experience in derivatives management and was previously a part of Vanguard’s global investment strategy group, leading research across a range of investment topics. He also has an academic background having lectured at Griffith University in Portfolio Management and Corporate Finance where he completed a PhD in Finance.
All views expressed on this podcast are subject to change and do not necessarily reflect the views of Conexus Financial. This podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be relied upon as investment advice.
All views expressed on this podcast are subject to change and do not necessarily reflect the views of Conexus Financial. This podcast is for educational purposes only and should not be relied upon as investment advice.