Speaking of Alternatives

Speaking of Alternatives is an original podcast from PGIM, providing a global perspective on the rich and diverse landscape of alternative investments. Each month, leading experts cut through the complexities and get to the heart of alternative investing. Together they look beyond the headlines and scrutinise the latest trends and strategies driving this important asset class.

Speaking of Alternatives is a business podcast hosted by PGIM, with 26 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

PGIM hosts Speaking of Alternatives, a business show with 26 episodes published.

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  Speaking of Alternatives

  … Let's Talk Lower Middle Market Direct Lending

  May 19, 202626 minS0

  <p>Lower middle market direct lending remains one of the most structurally underserved segments in private credit. As traditional banks have stepped back, specialist lenders are playing an increasingly important role in providing capital to established, sponsor-backed businesses.</p> <p>In this episode, Keshav Rajagopalan is joined by Tas Hasan, Managing Partner and Chief Operating Officer at Deerpath Capital, PGIM's lower middle market direct lending platform.</p> <p>Together, they explore the concept of the "missing middle" in private markets, how Deerpath sources and underwrites opportunities at scale, and why discipline, consistency and relationships remain central to success in this...

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  … Let's Talk MCP 2025 Annual Investor Survey

  Apr 20, 202619 minS0

  <p>Private equity secondaries have grown from a niche strategy into a core allocation for investors navigating volatility, slower exits and liquidity constraints. As markets evolve, secondaries are increasingly seen as an "all‑weather" approach to private equity exposure.</p> <p>In this episode, Keshav Rajagopalan is joined by Dan Klima, Managing Partner at Montana Capital Partners (MCP), the private equity secondaries platform of PGIM. Anchored by MCP's latest annual investor survey, Dan shares how investors are responding to the changing private equity exit environment.</p> <p>Together, they explore why the middle market remains a particularly compelling opportunity set an...

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  … Let's Talk RealAssetX

  Mar 16, 202621 minS0

  <p>Real assets are undergoing a profound transformation. Once viewed as a traditional "buy‑and‑hold" asset class, they're now shaped by operational complexity, AI, energy systems, climate pressures and rapid technological convergence. As these forces accelerate, investors are increasingly asking: what does it take to stay ahead?</p> <p>In this episode, Keshav Rajagopalan sits down with Naqash Tahir, Managing Director, Research, Development and Investments at RealAssetX, PGIM's innovation lab for real assets. They explore how RealAssetX was built to bridge the worlds of academia, venture capital and institutional investors, and why PGIM chose to create an upstream platform focu...

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  … Let's Talk Private Credit Secondaries

  Feb 17, 202627 minS0

  <p>Private credit secondaries are quickly becoming one of the most talked about opportunities in private markets. As the asset class grows rapidly, investors are looking for new ways to gain exposure, manage liquidity and enhance returns.</p> <p>In this episode, Keshav Rajagopalan sits down with Alex Stuart, Head of Private Credit Secondaries at PGIM, to unpack what's behind the surge in interest. They explore how the strategy works, what makes this moment compelling, and why secondaries are increasingly viewed as a natural complement to primary direct lending.</p> <p>From diversification and discounts to market structure and competitive...

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  …Let's Talk Investment Grade Private Placements

  Jan 19, 202625 minS0

  <p >In a world where fixed income markets are evolving, investment grade private placements stand out as a powerful tool for diversification and stability. This episode explores why these instruments remain a cornerstone for insurers, pension schemes, and long-term investors.</p> <p >Keshav Rajagopalan speaks with Mike Campion, Managing Director and Portfolio Manager for PGIM, Private Credit, about the role of investment grade private placements in today's fixed income portfolios. From the benefits of direct origination and diversification to the importance of covenants and risk management, Mike shares insights on why private placements continue to be a compelling choice for...

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