Capital Allocators – Inside the Institutional Investment Industry Taimur Hyat – After the Great Lockdown (Capital Allocators, EP.149)
Jul 20, 2020
Taimur Hyat, Chief Operating Officer at PGIM, shares his expertise on the investment implications of global megatrends post-pandemic. He discusses the impact of the pandemic on supply chains, real estate, and the rise of remote work, revealing new investment opportunities. Taimur also reflects on his journey from economics to asset management, emphasizing resilience and diversification in navigating market challenges. He highlights the emergence of 'weightless firms' and the shifting focus towards broader corporate responsibilities, particularly in ESG investing.
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Land Ownership and Poverty
- Owning any asset, especially land, significantly improves the chances of escaping poverty.
- Access to credit and weathering financial storms becomes possible, creating a binary outcome.
Limitations of Academia
- Academic research is backward-looking, limiting its real-world impact.
- Modern economics often prioritizes econometric complexity over practical, implementable policy solutions.
Lessons from Lehman's Collapse
- Taimur Hyat experienced Lehman Brothers' collapse firsthand, gaining valuable lessons.
- He learned about tail risk, crisis management, and navigating downside while pursuing growth.
