HFR Podcast: Nishant Upadhyay, Principal Investment Officer, State Treasury of Connecticut

Our guest is Nishant Upadhyay, Principal Investment Officer for the Office of the State Treasurer of Connecticut. Join us as we learn from Nishant about the organization and their investment approach. This episode was recorded at the end of June 2024.

Key takeaways from this conversation include:

• Working in the public sector requires a long-term perspective and a focus on delivering returns over many years.

• The investment decision-making process involves the treasurer, the investment staff, and an investment advisory committee.
• Liquid alternatives play a role in providing downside protection and diversification in the investment portfolio.
• The biggest disconnect between investment goals and available products in the market is the lack of transparency and the challenge of predicting market events.
• Qualities to look for in hedge fund managers include a well-defined process, transparency (to the extent possible), and a track record of delivering results.

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