# 122.  EM-pire of opportunity: How alternative asset managers are unlocking opportunities in emerging market debt

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Podcast: [The Long-Short](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-long-short-4366180)
Published: 2026-02-18T11:25:56+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, hosts Tom Kehoe and Drew Nicol explore the risks and rewards of emerging market debt - an often misunderstood, high-yielding asset class. Joining them is Polina Kurdyavko, Head of Emerging Markets at RBC BlueBay Asset Management, who shares her expert insights on navigating volatility, managing risk, and uncovering opportunity in today’s shifting macro landscape. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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