This is our 4th podcast and the second episode of our Manager in Focus series, featuring our esteemed investment partners and their unique insights on investment strategy and the current capital market environment. This conversation features Jack Brennan, CIS co-founder & former CEO of Vanguard and Evelyn Chen, founder and portfolio manager of the Sino Vision Greater China Market-Neutral Fund. Jack and Evelyn discuss a wide-range of investment topics, including the nuances of investing in Taiwan, opportunities and challenges for the global supply chain, 5G and artificial intelligence, and how Sino Vision integrates ESG principles into their investment process.

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This podcast is the first in a new series that explores the role of impact-focused investment programs in the strategies of Catholic institutions. This premiere edition features Tim Connors, Founder of PivotNorth Capital, Mario Giannini, CEO of Hamilton Lane, and Bryan Pini, President and CIO of Mercy Investment Services. These leaders share their views on the evolving ESG landscape in private markets, while dispelling some performance myths regarding ESG or Impact investing.

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This podcast represents the first in a new series that delves into the market strategies of Catholic Investment Services’ esteemed investment partners. This premiere edition features Chris Begg, Chief Investment Officer and Co-Founder of East Coast Asset Management. Joining Chris for this engaging and enlightening discussion is Scott Malpass, CIS Co-Founder and Board Chair, and retired Chief Investment Officer for the University of Notre Dame.

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Highlights

When was East Coast Asset Management foundation – 5:15
Thinking about Compound Interest – 6:59
There’s a unique skill set – 9:34
Taking a topic that is interesting to you – 10:55
A holistic view from Chris’ perspective – 13:11
A monopoly situation – 14:52
Being disciplined and having patience – 23:44
Reducing friction to focus – 24:42
A very productive place for them – 28:55

This podcast represents the first in a new series that explores the innovations of Catholic nonprofits as they advance their missions around the world. In this podcast, Sister Irene O’Neill CSJ, President of Sisters Rising Worldwide joins Jack Brennan, CIS Founding Chair, for a dynamic conversation about her work and how her organization uses technology to unite sisters around the world in pursuing their vital mission.

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Highlights

How to help children love themselves – 4:04
What’s the superpower? LOVE! – 6:12
A platform built for sisters – 13:44
The community of sisters is profound – 15:11
Young people, the church, and the work that sisters do – 20:06
Thinking about success for the future – 24:46