Mickey Harley joined Axonic in 2024 to help lead our alternative private lending group. Prior to Axonic, Mickey started an investment firm focused on global alternative investments and grew its assets under management to $1.5 billion. Previously, Mickey was the Head of Risk Arbitrage Analysis at Milton Partners. Mickey started his investment career at Allen & Co. Inc as head of its risk arbitrage and special situations desk. Directly after college, Mickey worked as a factory foreman for Proctor & Gamble. Mickey built a number of businesses in the agricultural sector, including the creation and IPO of a SPAC in the agriculture space. Mickey has a degrees in Chemical Engineering and Economics from Yale University, an MBA from the Yale School of Management, and is a candidate for a JD degree from the Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center at Touro University.
Business Wire shared that Axonic Capital has named James “JJ” Jordan as a Partner. With nearly 20 years of experience, Mr. Jordan previously led the growth of Taconic Capital’s commercial real estate platform. “We see an extraordinary opportunity in the CRE market as the asset class undergoes a period of transformation,” said Clayton DeGiacinto, Axonic’s […]
Axonic Capital’s Chief Risk Officer, Lu Chang, CFA, FRM, CAIA, recently shared her expertise in risk management during a #RISK Digital US webinar, “Navigating New Norms: Reinventing Risk Management in Today’s Investment Landscape.” Drawing on her extensive experience, Lu discussed the importance of leveraging diversification, conducting in-depth market research, and remaining adaptable to navigate […]
Peter Cecchini, principal at Axonic Capital, recently appeared on CNBC’s Closing Bell (9/17), providing his view on the Federal Reserve’s anticipated rate cut. While acknowledging the possibility of a 50bps reduction, Cecchini emphasized how unusual a cut so large would be. Historically, the Fed has only made such cuts during unscheduled meetings or when […]
Peter Cecchini, principal at Axonic Capital, recently shared his market insights on CNBC’s Closing Bell, discussing the economic outlook and the implications of anticipated Federal Reserve rate cuts. Cecchini highlighted the complexities facing the market, stressing the importance of strategic portfolio management during these uncertain times. “What’s priced in? How can we really reasonably […]
CNBC’s Closing Bell recently interviewed Peter Cecchini, the director of research at Axonic Capital, live on July 17, 2024, to discuss the economic landscape, market reactions to rate cuts and opportunities within the small-cap sector. Cecchini emphasized maintaining a balanced portfolio amid economic slowdowns and labor market shifts. He highlighted that markets generally rally in anticipation of a […]
