Business Talk – Laurium Capital’s Matthew Pouncett on why now is the time to invest in hedge funds
In this Business Talk with Michael Avery interview, Matthew Pouncett discusses hedge funds in South Africa and the advantages of investing in them.
Pouncett is a Co-Portfolio Manager at Laurium Capital and has been with the company for over a decade, having joined in 2013 as an Equity Analyst.
He was promoted to his current role in 2019 following six years of stellar performance and execution of his responsibilities.
Pouncett prides himself on working well under pressure and his strong analytical skills, ability to multitask, and prioritise effectively.
Prior to joining Laurium Capital, Pouncett worked at Deloitte, including:
- Deloitte Corporate Finance – Manager
- Deloitte USA – Audit Assistant
- Deloitte SA – Aduit Senior
Pouncett is a qualified Chartered Accountant (South Africa) and a CFA Charter Holder.
He holds a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Finance from the University of Johannesburg.
Notably, he passed the Board 1 Qualifying Examination for his Chartered Accountant qualification with distinction, having achieved a pass rate of over 75%.
The interview
In this Business Talk interview, Pouncett breaks down what has contributed to local and global equity markets having a strong run in recent months.
He shares why investors should consider allocating a portion of their money to hedge funds.
Pouncett then outlines the various hedge fund options Laurium Capital offers, noting what these options entail, at whom they are targeted, and whether the perception that hedge fund investing is exclusive to the extremely wealthy remains true.
He also touches on what makes Laurium Capital the ideal hedge fund partner for South African investors in an industry with more options than ever.
Pouncett concludes the interview by discussing some of the market trends he is currently monitoring.
Watch the interview with Matthew Pouncett below.
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