Rukayat Yusuf of Pharo Management discusses key takeaways from the IMF Annual Meetings in Marrakech, focusing on Nigeria, Kenya, and Ghana. The topics covered include debt restructuring, fiscal performance concerns in Ghana and Kenya, reform momentum in Nigeria, and Ghana's investor presentation on debt restructuring terms.

Tellimer CEO and co-founder Duncan Wales discusses Vietnam with Hasnain Malik, Head of Frontier Markets Strategy at Tellimer, who had just touched down in Ho Chi Minh city.  They discuss investability, market performance, geopolitical positioning and investment opportunities in one of Asia's most dynamic economies: demographics, GDP growth, recovery after COVID, economic setbacks and their context, the ongoing tension between China, the US, and Taiwan, and the impact of these factors on attracting investors into the SE Asia region. For more emerging and frontier market content, make sure to follow The Emerging Markets Podcast by ⁠⁠Tellimer⁠⁠, the single point of entry to EM/FM research and data. Edited and produced by Ella Ryan. The Emerging Markets Podcast dives into a range of topics in the emerging and frontier market world including investment themes, debt restructuring, elections, and geopolitical tensions. This podcast is provided for information purposes and represents the personal opinions of the speakers. It is not an offer or solicitation for investment in any securities, nor should it be regarded as investment advice. Tellimer Limited does not offer or provide personal advice and no mention of a particular security in this podcast constitutes a recommendation to buy, sell or hold that or any security, portfolio of securities, or enter any transaction or investment strategy. Nor is any such mention an indication that any investment is suitable for any specific person.

Yvette Babb of William Blair shares insights on the recent sell off of SSA sovereign bonds, discussing valuations in Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, and Egypt. The podcast also analyzes economic situations in Nigeria and Kenya, as well as factors influencing valuations in Sub-Saharan Africa and North Africa. Egypt's debt default risk and potential IMF support are also discussed.

Host Rizwan Mahmood speaks with Romain Bordenave, Head of Emerging Market Debt at Edmond de Rothschild. Romain discusses his outlook for H2 for EM/FM Credit. On Nigeria, they discuss regime change and if the bonds have any additional upside. On Ghana, the recent positive performance and if it is anything more than a crises recovery trade. Finally, they take a look at Ecuador's political turmoil, and how to trade the name as an investor. For more emerging and frontier market content, make sure to follow The Emerging Markets Podcast by Tellimer, your single point of entry to EM/FM research and data. The Emerging Markets Podcast dives into a range of topics in the emerging and frontier market world including investment themes, debt restructuring, elections, and geopolitical tensions. This podcast is provided for information purposes and represents the personal opinions of the speakers. It is not an offer or solicitation for investment in any securities, nor should it be regarded as investment advice. Tellimer Limited does not offer or provide personal advice and no mention of a particular security in this podcast constitutes a recommendation to buy, sell or hold that or any security, portfolio of securities, or enter any transaction or investment strategy. Nor is any such mention an indication that any investment is suitable for any specific person.

Vikram Aggarwal is an Investment Manager in the Fixed Income team at Jupiter Asset Management, focusing on sovereign and emerging market debt. He is the lead investment manager of Jupiter's sovereign bond mandate. In this episode he joins host Rizwan Mahmood to discuss his views on the army and signs of structural reform in Egypt, how to navigate possible escalations in China/Taiwan as an investor, and his highest conviction ideas across credit, rates, and FX. For more emerging and frontier market content, make sure to follow The Emerging Markets Podcast by Tellimer. The Emerging Markets Podcast dives into a range of topics in the emerging and frontier market world including investment themes, debt restructuring, elections, and geopolitical tensions. This podcast is provided for information purposes and represents the personal opinions of the speakers. It is not an offer or solicitation for investment in any securities, nor should it be regarded as investment advice. Tellimer Limited does not offer or provide personal advice and no mention of a particular security in this podcast constitutes a recommendation to buy, sell or hold that or any security, portfolio of securities, or enter any transaction or investment strategy. Nor is any such mention an indication that any investment is suitable for any specific person.

Karim Henide, Portfolio Manager of Liquid Alternatives at Record Currency Management, gives us an exclusive insight into an upcoming paper, 'Isolating the female agency-driven development factor in external sovereign emerging market debt' (Henide and Ahmar, 2023). Highlighting the methodology and key findings of the paper, Karim discusses drivers improving female agency, environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing, as well as the role of women in emerging markets and Saudi's Vision 2030 gender achievements. The Emerging Markets Podcast dives into a range of topics in the emerging and frontier market world including investment themes, debt restructuring, elections, and geopolitical tensions. This podcast is provided for information purposes and represents the personal opinions of the speakers. It is not an offer or solicitation for investment in any securities, nor should it be regarded as investment advice. Tellimer Limited does not offer or provide personal advice and no mention of a particular security in this podcast constitutes a recommendation to buy, sell or hold that or any security, portfolio of securities, or enter any transaction or investment strategy. Nor is any such mention an indication that any investment is suitable for any specific person.

Rizwan Mahmood sits down with our first guest Kevin Daly, Investment Director and Head of Frontier Sovereign Strategy at Abrdn Investments. They discuss investor sentiment post the IMF/WB Spring meetings, and the risks faced by heavily distressed frontier markets. Kevin shares his views on the G20 Common Framework, and if we might see a HIPC style initiative for heavily debt burdened countries. Finally, Kevin outlines his highest conviction ideas, and flags the countries which cause him concern as an investor. The Emerging Markets Podcast dives into a range of topics in the emerging and frontier market world including investment themes, debt restructuring, elections, and geopolitical tensions. This podcast is provided for information purposes and represents the personal opinions of the speakers. It is not an offer or solicitation for investment in any securities, nor should it be regarded as investment advice. Tellimer Limited does not offer or provide personal advice and no mention of a particular security in this podcast constitutes a recommendation to buy, sell or hold that or any security, portfolio of securities, or enter any transaction or investment strategy. Nor is any such mention an indication that any investment is suitable for any specific person.

Stuart Culverhouse, Chief Economist and Head of Fixed Income Research, and host Rizwan Mahmood discuss Ghana's recent external debt default and outline the policy missteps which led the country to announce a moratorium on its debt. Stuart shares his thoughts on how the 2030 World Bank guaranteed Eurobond will be treated in the restructuring, and if the G20 Common Framework is likely to be a success. The Emerging Markets Podcast dives into a range of topics in the EM world including investment themes, debt restructuring, elections, and geopolitical tensions. This podcast is provided for information purposes and represents the personal opinions of the speakers. It is not an offer or solicitation for investment in any securities, nor should it be regarded as investment advice. Tellimer Limited does not offer or provide personal advice and no mention of a particular security in this podcast constitutes a recommendation to buy, sell or hold that or any security, portfolio of securities, or enter any transaction or investment strategy. Nor is any such mention an indication that any investment is suitable for any specific person.

In this bite-size episode, Tellimer CEO and co-founder Duncan Wales sits down with host Rizwan Mahmood to weigh in on Pakistan - defaulting on their debt, the role of the IMF, Imran Khan, exogenous shocks, and Pakistani food.  The Emerging Markets Podcast dives into a range of topics in the EM world including investment themes, elections, and geopolitical tensions. This podcast is provided for information purposes and represents the personal opinions of the speakers.  It is not an offer or solicitation for investment in any securities, nor should it be regarded as investment advice. Tellimer Limited does not offer or provide personal advice and no mention of a particular security in this podcast constitutes a recommendation to buy, sell or hold that or any security, portfolio of securities, or enter any transaction or investment strategy.  Nor is any such mention an indication that any investment is suitable for any specific person.

Welcome to the The Emerging Markets Podcast by Tellimer. For our second episode, Strategy and Head of Equity Research Hasnain Malik joins us to talk Prime Minister Netanyahu's return to power in Israel, Egypt's investment potential, the possibility of a US-China war, and much more with our host Rizwan Mahmood. Follow along as they dive into a range of topics in the EM world including investment themes, elections, and geopolitical tensions. This podcast is provided for information purposes and represents the personal opinions of the speakers.  It is not an offer or solicitation for investment in any securities, nor should it be regarded as investment advice. Tellimer Limited does not offer or provide personal advice and no mention of a particular security in this podcast constitutes a recommendation to buy, sell or hold that or any security, portfolio of securities, or enter any transaction or investment strategy.  Nor is any such mention an indication that any investment is suitable for any specific person.