Every day we talk with large institutions, financial advisers and high net worth individuals about what's on their minds. And we do this on a global scale.
In this podcast, we sit down with different members of our global team of investment experts, for an in-depth conversation on the markets.
We ask them about the opportunities they're seeing, what they're hearing from investors, have there have been any surprises, and how they see the next 12-18 months playing out.
Finally, we ask them how they got involved in investing and what drives them to stay focused.
AB's In Conversation With… podcast aims to deliver all these insights to you because we're committed to being your most valued asset management partner.
In this episode we speak with Sammy Suzuki, AB's Head of Emerging Markets Equities and Global Deputy Head of Equities. Sammy talks about active investing, emerging markets, AI opportunities, and AB's QSP strategy for smoother long-term returns.
17 Aug 2026
AB's In Conversation With Bob Sharma
In this episode we speak with Bob Sharma, AB's Global Head of Insurance. Bob talks about the trends he is seeing amongst insurers globally as well as the some of the key differentiating aspects of AB's insurance platform.
18 May 2026
AB's In Conversation With Camilla Haux
In this episode we speak with Camilla Haux, Head—Alternative Solutions and Structuring, Europe, APAC.
Camilla introduces AB's alternative solutions, focusing on merger arbitrage, systematic strategies, and the role of AI in enhancing investment processes.
3 Mar 2026
AB's In Conversation With Souheir Asba
In this episode, we speak with Souheir Asba, AB's Vice President and Portfolio Manager for Investment Grade Credit.
This is Souheir's first visit to AB Australia and she talks with us about her background as a geospatial engineer and how she came to work in finance.
We also discuss her outlook for fixed income, her views on AI, and where she sees the most value and opportunity in the market.
30 Oct 2025
AB's In Conversation With Bob Sharma
In this episode of In Conversation With… we speak with AB's Head of Insurance EMEA & APAC, Bob Sharma. We talk with Bob about his experience working with insurers globally and how he sees AB partnering with the industry going forward.
13 Oct 2025
AB’s In Conversation With David Wong
In this episode, we speak with David Wong, AB’s Senior Investment Strategist and Global Co-Head of Equity Business Development.
David recently visited Australia to discuss the AB Global Strategic Core Equities Fund. Here he talks us through the fund's investment process and provides further details on the investment filters of quality, stability, and price.
He also discusses AB’s view on the US, European and Asian markets.
23 Sept 2025
AB’s In Conversation With Anja Samardzic
In this edition of In Conversation With, we speak with Anja Samardzic, Portfolio Manager of Australian Equities at AllianceBernstein. Anja talks us through the August 2025 reporting season which was one of the most volatile reporting seasons on record. We also talk about Anja’s background as a biomedical engineer and how this has brought a unique perspective to the team’s process.
30 Jun 2025
AB’s In Conversation With Avery Colcord
Avery Colcord, Managing Director at AB CarVal, explores the firm's investments in specialty finance, covering asset-based lending, energy transition, and aviation in this interview.
26 May 2025
AB's In Conversation With Hamish FitzSimons
In this episode we speak with Australian Equities CIO, Hamish FitzSimons about the volatility in the Australian share market. Hamish talks about the opportunities he is seeing and what he believes is in store for the next 12 months.
19 Mar 2025
AB’s in Conversation With John Taylor
In this episode, we speak with John Taylor AB’s Head—European Fixed Income and Director—Global Multi-Sector… John touches on global market trends, such as policy certainty outside the U.S., and rate cuts in Europe and Australia, and he also discusses the growing appetite for investment grade credit exposure.
6 Mar 2025
AB’s In Conversation With Kent Hargis
In this episode, we speak with Kent Hargis AB’s Chief Investment Officer—Strategic Core Equities, who was recently in Australia to launch the AB Global Strategic Core Equities Fund. Here he talks us through the fund's investment process and how it handles new challenges like generative AI and other market disruptions.
29 Oct 2024
AB’s In Conversation With Nick Sanders
In this episode we speak with Nick Sanders, Portfolio Manager of AB’s Dynamic Global Fixed Income Fund. Nick talks about the current environment for fixed income in Australia and globally, and we ask him where he believes interest rates are headed.
19 Sept 2024
AB’s In Conversation With Pete Gordon and Clark Coffee
In this episode, we speak with Pete Gordon & Clark Coffee, AB’s Heads of US & EMEA Commercial Real Estate Debt platforms. We ask them what commercial real estate debt is as an asset class and where it fits in a portfolio.
19 Sept 2024
AB’s In Conversation With Christian DiClementi
In this episode, we speak with Christian DiClementi, AB’s Director of Emerging Markets Debt. We talk with him about the different types of EM debt. We also ask him why investors should carve out space for EM within their global credit allocation.
14 Aug 2024
AB’s In Conversation With Stuart Rae
In this episode, we speak with Stuart Rae, AB’s Chief Investment Officer—Emerging Markets Value. Stuart talks about how he first became involved in emerging market investing and highlights some of the interesting insights he uncovers when conducting his on the ground research.
25 Jul 2024
AB’s In Conversation With Hamish FitzSimons
In this episode, we speak with Hamish FitzSimons, AB’s Co-Chief Investment Officer—Australian Equities. Hamish answers questions on supermarkets, banks and consumer discretionary stocks, and provides his outlook for the economy.
9 Jul 2024
AB’s In Conversation With Klaus Ingemann
In this episode, we speak with Klaus Ingemann, AB’s Co-Chief Investment Officer—Global Core Equity. Klaus provides an overview of recent global market movements, talks about what has surprised him, and gives his view of what’s yet to come.
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