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Navigating Distressed Debt Markets with Wolfgang Felix: Insights from a Credit Analysis Expert

The Turnaround Podcast with Stephen Phillips, Episode 03

In this episode of The Turnaround Podcast, host Stephen Phillips speaks with Wolfgang Felix, Co-founder and CEO of Sarria, a team of senior distressed credit analysts helping leading special opportunities hedge funds on either side of the pond to deploy their resources with the greatest efficiency.

The Turnaround Podcast with Stephen Phillips, Episode 3

In this episode of The Turnaround Podcast, host Stephen Phillips speaks with Wolfgang Felix, Co-founder and CEO of Sarria, a team of senior distressed credit analysts helping leading special opportunities hedge funds on either side of the pond to deploy their resources with the greatest efficiency. 

Tune in to the episode to hear about:

  • Wolfgang's journey through the world of distressed debt and the founding of his boutique firm, Saria

  • An in-depth discussion on the methodologies used at Sarria for analyzing distressed securities

  • Insights into the current trends and opportunities in the distressed debt market post-COVID

  • Insights into hoe traders can use credit default swaps to profit from weaker credits

  • Strategies for managing long and short positions in a volatile financial environment

  • Wolfgang's perspective on the future of credit analysis 

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In each episode of The Turnaround Podcast, Stephen Phillips speaks to experienced practitioners who discuss their careers, key moments, challenges, and lessons learned in financial turnarounds and business restructuring. Tune in as they unravel the secrets to turning struggling businesses into successful ones.

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Navigating Economic Currents with Bill Blain

In this episode of The Turnaround Podcast, Stephen Phillips interviews Bill Blain, Author of the Morning Porridge, Founder of Windshift Capital, and seasoned Market Strategist. With over three decades of experience in financial markets, Blain offers invaluable insights into current market trends and investment opportunities. Tune in as he shares his expertise on navigating volatile market conditions and developing effective investment strategies.

The Turnaround Podcast with Stephen Phillips, Episode 2

In this episode of The Turnaround Podcast, Stephen Phillips interviews Bill Blain, Author of the Morning Porridge, Founder of Windshift Capital, and seasoned Market Strategist. With over three decades of experience in financial markets, Blain offers invaluable insights into current market trends and investment opportunities. Tune in as he shares his expertise on navigating volatile market conditions and developing effective investment strategies.

Tune in to the episode to hear about:

  • Bill Blain's career trajectory: He started with an interest in journalism but ended up in finance due to circumstances. Despite a successful career in financial markets, his passion for journalism remained.

  • Insights into the financial industry: Blain shares experiences from working at institutions like Morgan Stanley, Euromoney, Bear Stearns, and HSBC.

  • BIll’s daily financial commentary outlet, Blain's Morning Porridge: why he started it and how it got to over 10,000 subscribers

  • Analysis of current financial markets: Blain discusses the distortion of stock prices due to quantitative easing and low-interest rates. He shares insights into sectors like artificial intelligence, private equity, and more.

  • Economic and political factors: Blain delves into the impact of politics on markets, highlighting Brexit's consequences, potential restructuring opportunities, and the need for a new accommodation.

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About The Turnaround Podcast:

In each episode of The Turnaround Podcast, Stephen Phillips speaks to experienced practitioners who discuss their careers, key moments, challenges, and lessons learned in financial turnarounds and business restructuring. Tune in as they unravel the secrets to turning struggling businesses into successful ones.

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Unraveling the World of Business Restructuring with Andrew Wilkinson

In this inaugural episode of The Turnaround Podcast, Stephen Phillips welcomes Andrew Wilkinson, guru of the restructuring world in Europe. Andrew is the senior European Restructuring partner and Co-Head of the London Restructuring practice at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP. He has over 30 years of restructuring experience as a lawyer in private practice and banker advising bondholder groups, other lenders and large corporates and governments on debt restructuring.

The Turnaround Podcast with Stephen Phillips, Episode 1

In this inaugural episode of The Turnaround Podcast, Stephen Phillips welcomes Andrew Wilkinson, guru of the restructuring world in Europe. Andrew is the senior European Restructuring partner and Co-Head of the London Restructuring practice at Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP. He has over 30 years of restructuring experience as a lawyer in private practice and banker advising bondholder groups, other lenders and large corporates and governments on debt restructuring.

Tune in to the episode to hear these key takeaways:

  • Andrew’s long and winding career journey into the restructuring world, starting as a barrister out of university

  • How Andrew recruited his team

  • Defining business restructuring in layman’s terms

  • The role Andrew plays in strategic planning for businesses

  • The emotional side of restructuring

  • Andrew’s take on the current landscape of European Restructuring in terms of legal frameworks

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About The Turnaround Podcast:

In each episode of The Turnaround Podcast, Stephen Phillips speaks to experienced practitioners who discuss their careers, key moments, challenges, and lessons learned in financial turnarounds and business restructuring. Tune in as they unravel the secrets to turning struggling businesses into successful ones.

Watch more episodes of The Turnaround Podcast:

Connect and learn more from your host, Stephen Phillips:

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