In this episode, Preston interviews Max Kei and Pascal Hugli, diving deep into how Bitcoin's unique characteristics position it as the ultimate collateral for institutional lending. The discussion covers key topics such as risk management, the role of stablecoins, peer-to-peer lending versus traditional finance, and the future of Bitcoin in institutional portfolios. Max and Pascal share their perspectives on the barriers to institutional adoption, the evolving regulatory environment, and the innovations shaping the future of Bitcoin lending and borrowing platforms.
In this episode, William Green chats with Harold J. (“Jay”) Bowen III, President & CIO of Bowen, Hanes & Company. Jay & his late father generated dazzling returns for their biggest client, the Tampa Firefighters’ & Police Officers’ Pension Fund. The fund’s stock portfolio has achieved an annualized return of 14.4% over 50 years & a cumulative return of more than 81,000%. Here, Jay explains how they pulled this off, sharing one of the great untold stories of the investment world.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
00:00 - Intro
09:47 - How Bitcoin’s 24/7 liquidity and decentralized nature make it the most pristine collateral for lending and borrowing.
16:59 - The impact of Bitcoin’s deep liquidity on risk management strategies for institutions.
20:45 - The challenges and opportunities for institutions in adopting Bitcoin compared to traditional assets.
24:45 - Insights into Bitcoin’s performance in institutional portfolios and how it shapes future portfolio management.
32:13 - The future of Bitcoin lending and borrowing platforms and the innovations on the horizon.
Disclaimer: Slight discrepancies in the timestamps may occur due to podcast platform differences.
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