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Emso Talks

Emso Asset Managementwww.emso.com
Emso is an emerging markets fixed income asset manager, seeking to deliver superior risk-managed returns on fixed income investments in emerging markets. Emso's team combines decades of experience with a research-driven investment culture, analyzing the political, legal, economic, and technical aspects of investments to build portfolios for Emso's investors. The firm currently has approximately USD 5 billion under management across absolute return, liquid alternative, unconstrained long only, private credit, and customized strategies. Emso is employee-owned, with offices in London, Greenwich, and Miami, with approximately 75 employees.
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Episodes

Brazil: Dominated by Fiscal Issues

Send us a text EMSO TALKS: Join Bret Rosen, senior economist and strategist for Latin America at Emso, as he shares insights from his recent visit to Brazil in this episode of the Emso Talks Podcast.

Dec 20, 202412 min

Fika with Jens, episode 11

Send us a text EMSO TALKS: Fika; /ˈfiːkə/; noun: (Swedish custom) a break from activity during which people drink coffee, eat cakes or other light snacks, and relax with others. Join Co-CIO, Jens Nystedt, for the 11th episode of ‘Fika with Jens’ for an update on recent macro developments both in the US and abroad as well as insight on upcoming events that he is closely monitoring.

Dec 20, 202413 min

Fika with Jens, episode 10

Send us a text EMSO TALKS: Fika; /ˈfiːkə/; noun: (Swedish custom) a break from activity during which people drink coffee, eat cakes or other light snacks, and relax with others. Join Co-CIO, Jens Nystedt , for the 10th episode of ‘Fika with Jens’ for an update on recent macro developments both in the US and abroad as well as insight on upcoming events that he is closely monitoring....

Oct 30, 202410 min

Fika with Jens, episode 9

Send us a text EMSO TALKS: Fika; /ˈfiːkə/; noun: (Swedish custom) a break from activity during which people drink coffee, eat cakes or other light snacks, and relax with others. Join Co-CIO, Jens Nystedt, for the 9th episode of ‘Fika with Jens’ for an update on recent macro developments both in the US and abroad as well as insight on upcoming events that he is closely monitoring.

Sep 17, 202413 min

Emso Talks: Deep Dive into Brazil's Economic Landscape

Send us a text EMSO TALKS: Join Bret Rosen, senior economist and strategist for Latin America at Emso, as he shares insights from his recent visit to Brazil in this episode of the Emso Talks Podcast. Bret delves into Brazil's central bank's monetary policy, the fiscal situation, macroeconomic trends, and political dynamics.

Jun 03, 202413 min

Fika with Jens, episode 8

Send us a text EMSO TALKS: Fika; /ˈfiːkə/; noun: (Swedish custom) a break from activity during which people drink coffee, eat cakes or other light snacks, and relax with others. Join Co-CIO, Jens Nystedt, for the 8th episode of ‘Fika with Jens’ for an update on recent macro developments both in the US and abroad as well as insight on upcoming events that he is closely monitoring.

May 24, 202414 min

Insights on Mexico's Elections, Economic Policies, and Nearshoring

Send us a text This episode of Emso Talks delves into Mexico's upcoming presidential elections, central bank policies, the impact of nearshoring, and the dynamics of the Mexican peso. Bret Rosen, a senior economist and strategist for Latin America at Emso, shares insights from a recent trip to Mexico, analyzing political trends, economic strategies, and investment opportunities ahead of the June 2024 elections....

Mar 11, 202414 min

Fika with Jens, episode 7

Send us a text EMSO TALKS: Fika; /ˈfiːkə/; noun: (Swedish custom) a break from activity during which people drink coffee, eat cakes or other light snacks, and relax with others. Join Co-CIO, Jens Nystedt, for the 7th episode of ‘Fika with Jens’ for an update on recent macro developments both in the US and abroad as well as insight on upcoming events that he is closely monitoring.

Feb 20, 202412 min

Fika with Jens, episode 6

Send us a text EMSO TALKS: Fika; /ˈfiːkə/; noun: (Swedish custom) a break from activity during which people drink coffee, eat cakes or other light snacks, and relax with others. Join Co-CIO, Jens Nystedt, for the 6th episode of ‘Fika with Jens’ for an update on recent macro developments both in the US and abroad as well as insight on upcoming events that he is closely monitoring.

Dec 01, 202313 min

Fika with Jens, episode 5

Send us a text EMSO TALKS: Fika; /ˈfiːkə/; noun: (Swedish custom) a break from activity during which people drink coffee, eat cakes or other light snacks, and relax with others. Join Co-CIO, Jens Nystedt, for the 5th episode of ‘Fika with Jens’ for an update on recent macro developments both in the US and abroad as well as insight on upcoming events that he is closely monitoring.

Oct 04, 202312 min

Fika with Jens, episode 4

Send us a text EMSO TALKS: Fika; /ˈfiːkə/; noun: (Swedish custom) a break from activity during which people drink coffee, eat cakes or other light snacks, and relax with others. Join Co-CIO, Jens Nystedt, for the 4th episode of ‘Fika with Jens’ for an update on recent macro developments both in the US and abroad as well as insight on upcoming events that he is closely monitoring.

Aug 07, 202311 min

Fika with Jens, episode 3

Send us a text EMSO TALKS: Fika; /ˈfiːkə/; noun: (Swedish custom) a break from activity during which people drink coffee, eat cakes or other light snacks, and relax with others. Join Co-CIO, Jens Nystedt, for the 3rd episode of ‘Fika with Jens’ for an update on recent macro developments both in the US and abroad as well as insight on upcoming events that he is closely monitoring.

May 23, 202311 min

Post IMF Takeaways

Send us a text EMSO TALKS: In this episode of Emso Talks, Emso’s Head of Research, Patrick Esteruelas, recaps his takeaways from the recent International Monetary Fund (IMF) meetings which were held in Washington D.C. in mid-April. The IMF meetings have historically served as a good platform to assess the pulse of the market, and while the there was certainly less pessimism present than at the October 2022 meetings, there was a perceptible lack of conviction on the path ahead with mixed implicat...

May 10, 202315 min

Update on Mexico

Send us a text EMSO TALKS: In this episode of Emso Talks, Latam Strategist and Economist, Bret Rosen, covers the impact that nearshoring is having on the Mexican economy as well as the recent and sharp increase in remittances and the upcoming election in 2024.

Apr 06, 202314 min

Fika with Jens, episode 2

Send us a text EMSO TALKS: Fika; /ˈfiːkə/; noun: (Swedish custom) a break from activity during which people drink coffee, eat cakes or other light snacks, and relax with others. Join Co-CIO, Jens Nystedt, for the 2nd episode of ‘Fika with Jens’ for an update on the recent volatile market developments and insight on upcoming events that he is closely following.

Mar 31, 202311 min

South Africa: Rising to the Challenge

Send us a text EMSO TALKS: In this episode of Emso Talks, Emso’s Chief Strategist, Ivailo Vesselinov, covers South Africa, which continues to be a key focus for many EM investors. Ivailo covers recent political events, including the recent ‘Phala Phala’ scandal, updates regarding Eskom (South Africa’s public utility company), as well as the outlook for the country.

Mar 07, 202313 min

Fika with Jens

Send us a text EMSO TALKS: Fika; /ˈfiːkə/; noun: (Swedish custom) a break from activity during which people drink coffee, eat cakes or other light snacks, and relax with others. At Emso, we have a very diverse workforce, with many nationalities and languages represented. Join Jens Nystedt, Emso's Co-CIO and a Swedish native, for a new series called "Fika with Jens". In each episode, Jens will provide an overview of recent market developments and share his insights on upcoming events and situatio...

Feb 28, 202313 min

Will China Land its Triple Pivot?

Send us a text EMSO TALKS: In this episode of Emso Talks, Don Lucardi, Head of Investor Relations, sat down with Patrick Esteruelas, Head of Research, to discuss one of the biggest themes in EM for 2023: China’s reopening and departure from its ‘zero Covid’ restrictions.

Feb 07, 202323 min

Notes from the Road: Brazil

Send us a text EMSO TALKS: In this episode, Bret Rosen, Emso’s LATAM Economist and Strategist, talks through some of the key takeaways and observations from his recent trip to Brazil.

Feb 07, 202314 min

2023 Outlook – LATAM

Send us a text EMSO TALKS: In this episode, Emso’s LATAM Strategist and Economist, Bret Rosen, sat down with Saad Khan, Portfolio Manager, to discuss the outlook for LATAM in 2023. Bret and Saad discuss major themes across the region, as well as country-specific conditions in Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, Chile, Peru, and Ecuador.

Dec 16, 202221 min

2023 Outlook – Asia

Send us a text EMSO TALKS: In part two of this episode, Ivailo Vesselinov and Ben Sarano discuss the outlook for 2023 in Asia, focusing on China, Indonesia, and India as well as some potential risks for the global outlook.

Dec 16, 202226 min

2023 Outlook - CEEMEA

Send us a text EMSO TALKS: In part one of this episode of Emso Talks, Ivailo Vesselinov, Chief Strategist, speaks with Ben Sarano, Portfolio Manager, regarding the outlook for CEEMEA, focusing on Turkey, Poland, and South Africa.

Dec 16, 202228 min

Outlook for 2023

Send us a text EMSO TALKS: In the latest episode of Emso Talks, Jens Nystedt, Co-Deputy CIO, sat down with Patrick Esteruelas, Head of Research, to discuss his views for 2023 following a volatile and unprecedented year in 2022.

Nov 22, 202233 min

Lula: Third Time’s the Charm

Send us a text EMSO TALKS: In this episode of Emso Talks, Patrick Esteruelas, Head of Research, speaks with Bret Rosen, Senior LATAM Economist and Strategist, about the recent Brazilian election where former President, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, was re-elected to his third Presidential term on 30 October. Patrick and Bret discuss the details of the race as well as the ramifications for Brazil and its economy....

Nov 01, 202218 min

IMF Recap

Send us a text EMSO TALKS: In this episode of Emso Talks, Patrick Esteruelas, Head of Research, and Ivailo Vesselinov, Chief Strategist, share their thoughts and takeaways from the October 2022 IMF meetings, including broad macro views and country-specific takeaways.

Oct 19, 202225 min

Mid-year Outlook

Send us a text EMSO TALKS MID-YEAR OUTLOOK: In this episode of Emso Talks, Jens Nystedt, Co-Deputy CIO, sat down with Patrick Esteruelas, Head of Research, to review the key events that have influenced markets in the first half of 2022 and to discuss the outlook for the second half of the year. Patrick discusses the signposts that he will be looking for that might signal a more positive environment for emerging markets....

Aug 09, 202223 min

Team Spotlight: Jens Nystedt

Send us a text EMSO TALKS EMSO: Like many of his colleagues at Emso, Jens Nystedt, Co-Deputy CIO, has had a fascinating career path within emerging markets. Jens sat down with Emso’s Deputy Head of Investor Relations, Marie-Helene McAndrew, to chat about how his curiosity for the developing world led him from Sweden to working for the Inter-American Development Bank in Washington D.C and ultimately, how he ended up at Emso. He even touches on when he first came to know Emso’s CIO, Mark Franklin,...

Jul 22, 202228 min

Emso's Key Takeaways from the IMF Spring Meetings

Send us a text EMSO TALKS IMF: In this episode of Emso Talks, Patrick Esteruelas, Head of Research, and Ivailo Vesselinov, Chief Strategist, discuss some of their takeaways from the IMF Spring Meetings, which were recently held in Washington D.C. With a challenging and complex global backdrop, Patrick and Ivailo share their views on broader macro themes as well as how the current environment will affect emerging markets in the near and medium-term....

May 11, 202221 min

Another way of looking at a country's carbon footprint - a tale of Switzerland and South Africa

Send us a text EMSO TALKS CARBON EMISSIONS: In this episode of Emso Talks, Mark Quandt, Investor Relations, sat down with Joe Leadbetter and Shikeb Farooqui from Emso’s Investment team to discuss themes from their white paper, ‘Another way of looking at a country's carbon footprint - a tale of Switzerland and South Africa’. On the back of the COP26 Conference, the debate regarding how to analyze carbon emissions continues, and in this podcast, the group covered various topics including how the m...

Mar 28, 202219 min

Introducing The HALO Trust

Send us a text EMSO TALKS EMSO: In this podcast, Emso’s Head of Product Management, Heather Kennedy, talks to CIO and Founder, Mark Franklin, and CEO of The HALO Trust, James Cowan. The HALO Trust helps countries recover after conflict by clearing the landmines and other debris of war left behind and promoting responsible arms control. HALO works in partnership with the communities it serves, training and employing local men and women to make their countries safe; providing secure jobs where opp...

Jan 07, 202212 min
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