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In this episode of The Exchange by EW&L, Tim Whybourne sits down with Jeff Schulz, Head of Economic and Market Strategy at ClearBridge Investments, to discuss the forces shaping the next decade of investing.

Jeff is the architect of ClearBridge’s widely followed Anatomy of a Recession framework, a dashboard tracking key indicators across the U.S. economy to identify shifts in recession risk and market conditions.

Together, they explore whether the Federal Reserve’s cutting cycle is over, if elevated equity valuations are a warning sign or misunderstood, and whether the recent rotation in market leadership has staying power. They also discuss geopolitical tensions, energy security, and whether the world has enough energy infrastructure to support the AI revolution.

The conversation also dives into the long-term implications of artificial intelligence, from its potential impact on unemployment and productivity to whether universal basic income could eventually become reality.

This is a wide-ranging discussion on markets, macro-economics, AI, geopolitics and what the investment landscape could look like over the next 10 years.

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In this episode of The Exchange, Charles Troian sits down with Michael Lukin, Partner at Roc Partners, to explore why the Australian mid-market remains one of the most compelling and undercapitalized opportunities in private equity today.

With 30 years in the industry, beginning at Macquarie Bank before a management buyout formed Roc Partners in 2014, Michael brings a rare depth of perspective on how the asset class has evolved. He breaks down why the $50 million to $1 billion segment of the Australian market is structurally underserved by capital, how private equity has shifted from financial engineering to genuine operational value creation, and which sectors are attracting the most conviction right now.

The conversation also covers Roc's Summit Fund, their evergreen vehicle built to give private wealth investors simpler, more flexible access to Australian mid-market private equity, and why buyout is better suited to that structure than venture capital.

If you've been thinking about how private equity fits into a long-term portfolio, this episode is a good place to start.

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EW&L's Tim Whybourne sat down with Mark Arnold and Jason Orthman, CIO and Deputy CIO of Hyperion Asset Management, to talk through what may be the most consequential investment backdrop of our careers.

Hyperion manages over $13 billion with a single conviction: find companies that compound earnings at double-digit rates and hold them long enough for the market to agree. In practice, that requires a pain tolerance most investors don't have.

In this episode, Mark and Jason make the case that quality growth stocks, the ones most people think are expensive, are deeply undervalued on a 10-year view. They walk through how they repositioned ahead of the SaaS unwind, why they see AI as a structural shift rather than a theme, and what it means to own the full stack rather than bet on individual applications.

Their forecast: 25% EPS growth across the portfolio. The current drawdown, in their view, is the entry point.

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The information in this podcast series is for general financial educational purposes only, should not be considered financial advice and is only intended for wholesale clients. That means the information does not consider your objectives, financial situation or needs. You should consider if the information is appropriate for you and your needs. You should always consult your trusted licensed professional adviser before making any investment decision.