Ms. Chang joined Axonic in September 2020 from Angel Oak Capital Advisors, where she served as CRO since 2014 and was promoted to Chief Risk and Operations Officer in 2019. Prior to joining Angel Oak, Ms. Chang served as a Finance Manager at Wells Fargo, where she led a team of analysts to implement firm-wide funding and liquidity risk management initiatives. She previously served as a Senior Research Analyst at Evergreen Investments, covering fund of hedge funds, managed futures, real estate and commodity funds. Prior to Evergreen, Ms. Chang was a Vice President at Wachovia Securities, where she published white papers with investment recommendations on alternative investments. Ms. Chang holds a B.A. degree in Finance from Wuhan University and an M.B.A from the College of William and Mary. She holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA®), the Financial Risk Manager (FRM), and the Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) designation.
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 […]
