Ep 35 - IRF founder Edward Blad reveals how independent research providers help hedge funds

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This week on the AFI podcast, Will is joined by Edward Blad, founder of the Independent Research Forum (IRF) in London, which connects hedge funds and other investors with top quality research providers. IRF has been a supporter of AFI since the first episode and we are pleased to give a spotlight to the business today. Please find a timing guide to the episode below and head to https://irf.uk/ to explore the IRF business or contact Edward at edward@irf.uk or LinkedIn.

Release date: 24 April 2025 (recorded on 16 April 2025)

1:50 - Introduction to Edward Blad and the IRF.

2:20 - Scale and strategy range of providers on offer.

3:27 - Global nature of business.

4:55 - Different asset classes and how it has changed over time.

7:40 - Growing use of macro providers in current market volatility.

10:00 - Importance of in-person research and meetings.

10:55 - Impact of recent weeks on research inbox.

11:25 - How can hedge funds use the platform?

13:12 - Changes to independent research over the years.

15:35 - Future of the space. Example of Wolfgang Munchau’s offering, EuroIntelligence.

17:00 - How to follow IRF. 

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