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Speaking of AlternativesAuthor: PGIM
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. Language: en Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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…Let's Talk Asset-Based Financing with Edwin Wilches
Monday, 20 October, 2025
In this episode, Edwin Wilches, Co-Head of Securitised Products at PGIM, joins Keshav Rajagopalan, to explore the dynamic and fast-evolving world of Asset-Based Finance (ABF). As traditional boundaries between public and private credit continue to blur, they discuss how ABF is emerging as a powerful tool for financing the real economy, offering institutional investors new avenues for diversification, yield, and portfolio resilience. Subscribe to Speaking of Alternatives on your favourite podcast platform. Key Takeaways: • Regulatory shifts and evolving market structures are driving growth in the US, Europe, and beyond – [06:00] • Institutional investors are turning to ABF for diversification, enhanced yield, and scalable solutions - [07:00] • Capital demand is rising in areas such as AI infrastructure, data centers, and fund finance. – [15:00] • Contractual cash flows are central to ABF's appeal for seeking to improve risk-adjusted portfolio returns – [22:00] *The views expressed are those of the speakers at the time of recording and may not reflect their current opinions. This content is not investment advice.* Learn More: • @PGIM on X: https://twitter.com/pgim • @PGIM on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pgim/ • PGIM on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pgim Shareables: "We're financing the real economy. That's what makes this space so exciting—it's not just about returns, it's about impact."— Edwin Wilches, Co-Head of Securitised Products at PGIM "Contractual cash flows are the foundation of ABF. That's what makes it compelling for insurers, pensions, and other institutions." — Edwin Wilches, Co-Head of Securitised Products at PGIM "Lending where there is a supply-demand imbalance of capital -- that's where compelling risk-adjusted returns could be found.— Edwin Wilches, Co-Head of Securitised Products at PGIM
