From scaling culture across global offices to preparing teams for AI, this conversation offers practical perspectives for leaders navigating change in a hyper-connected workplace. 

Key Discussion Points include: 

• Why great teams and collaboration can outperform even the best strategies 
• How Lighthouse Canton builds a connected, boundaryless culture across geographies 
• Why performance is driven by context, trust, and meaningful work, not training alone 
• The role of empathy and resilience in modern leadership 
• What it takes to make an organisation AI-ready through education and upskilling 
• Where AI can support HR across the hire-to-retire employee lifecycle 
• How Lighthouse Canton approaches talent scarcity through campus hiring and grooming early talent 
• Building succession pipelines through mentoring, exposure, and high-impact projects 
• Women in finance: the strengths women bring and how inclusive cultures unlock performance 

Charu also shares her advice for HR leaders: empower managers to be coaches, create ecosystems for self-directed learning, and invest in capabilities that keep teams future-ready while staying deeply human at the core. 

Watch this episode to learn how HR can evolve from process to purpose, build stronger cultures across borders, and turn AI adoption into a people-first transformation. 

Sanket shares his perspective on why private credit is no longer just for mid-market companies, with even the world's largest corporations turning to private credit for structured solutions and why private credit's best days are still ahead. 

Key Discussion Points include: 

• What drove the rise of private markets over the last 25-30 years - from falling interest rates to the post-2008 Global Financial Crisis and the regulatory changes that followed 
• The full spectrum of private credit products - direct lending, special situations, distressed lending, and growth debt 
• Private credit compares Vs public markets - across liquidity, returns, and volatility 
• Why borrowers, including large global corporations are increasingly choosing private credit over traditional bank financing 
• Risks investors need to be aware of and why manager due diligence is non-negotiable 
• How AI is beginning to enhance decision making and portfolio management in private credit 
• Emerging investment themes - AI and climate change will define the next decade of private credit 
• Why India presents an "early but great opportunity" for investors in private credit 

Sanket discusses the structural forces reshaping global credit markets, the untapped potential of private credit in India, and what it takes to successfully navigate this asset class. The conversation explores the illiquidity premium private credit offers investors, the bespoke nature of transactions that public markets simply cannot replicate, and why for first-time investors, the best advice remains simple: start small. 

Watch this episode to decode the factors driving the global private credit boom, understand what sets this asset class apart from public markets, and discover why investors are willing to think beyond traditional finance.  

We speak to Won-Ki Kim, Executive Director, Head of Global Institutional Sales at Lighthouse Canton, and Kijung Kwon, Managing Director & CEO of NH Absolute Return Partners, the Singapore-based investment arm of Korea's NH Group. Both bring extensive experience from global investment banks and major pension funds, offering unique insights into how international institutional capital navigates complex Asian markets. Together, they share perspectives on Singapore's role as the regional platform for institutional investors, the structural drivers behind Asian private credit growth, and how institutional investors combine global governance with local deal flow access for sustainable returns.‍ 

Key Discussion Points include:

• Singapore as a hub: An institutional gateway to Asian private credit markets
• Asia’s private credit landscape: India, South East Asia & North Asia - market dynamics & opportunities
• Spotlight on India: Examining India’s macroeconomic factors, regulatory landscape and sectors for investment
• Cross-border partnership models: The critical role of local partnerships for international institutional investors

We speak to Pranob Gupta, MD - Business Head for India Alternatives (Credit & Hybrid Strategies) and Ankit Agrawal, ED, Private Credit at Lighthouse Canton - both seasoned industry professionals who bring with them decades of experience from top firms including KKR, GIC, and IFC. Together they share more on the rise of private credit as an asset class and discuss why private credit assets under management have grown 4x over the past decade and how Asia represents a massive untapped opportunity, comprising only 6-7% of global private credit despite being 35% of global GDP.

Tune in to discover:

• Market dynamics driving private credit growth in Asia vs developed markets
• India and Southeast Asia: unique market characteristics and growth drivers
• Why borrowers prefer private credit over traditional bank financing
• How banking regulations create opportunities for private lenders
• Investment strategies, portfolio allocation, and risk management
• Sector preferences and red flags to avoid
• Future outlook and potential regulatory challenges

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Watch the episode to discover how has has transformed Lighthouse Canton over the last 10-years into the global asset and wealth management institution it is now.

In celebration of Lighthouse Canton’s 10 Year Anniversary, we are pleased to share this special first episode - a 2 part conversation featuring our Group CEO, Shilpi Chowdhary. “The Grit Behind 10 Years of Lighthouse Canton – A Founder’s Journey”, is a deeply personal and insightful conversation with Shilpi. In this episode he shares his reflections on stepping away from a stable corporate path, navigating critical turning points, building a strong and value-driven culture, and how leading with authenticity and conviction made all the difference.

Watch the episode now for a behind-the-scenes look into what it truly takes to build a global investment institution. 

In this third episode of the mini-series “Beyond InHERitance” exploring women's perspectives on finance and family legacy, we shine a light on a powerful and transformative trend: women leading the charge in finance. We speak with Anjali Dave, the Global Head of Treasury at ACG Worldwide, who shares her remarkable journey from a passion for numbers to becoming a trailblazer in the finance world. With a career spanning across renowned organizations like Essar Group and Enercon India, Anjali brings a wealth of knowledge on risk management, investment strategy, and team leadership.

Join us as we dive into Anjali’s approach to streamlining treasury operations, shifting from a debt-focused to a more balanced portfolio strategy, and exploring the growing role of women in finance. She also shares her advice for aspiring women in the industry and the importance of mentorship, self-assurance, and continuous learning in shaping a successful career.

Whether you're an investor, a finance professional, or simply someone interested in the evolving world of finance, this episode is packed with valuable insights. Tune in to hear how women like Anjali are reshaping the financial sector and paving the way for future leaders.

Prabha opens up about her experiences navigating different business cultures, merging the meritocratic values of the U.S. with the familial bonds of India, and the lessons that shaped her business model. She also shares her invaluable advice for entrepreneurs looking to establish global businesses and the complexities of cross-border taxation. As a woman in leadership, Prabha discusses the challenges of balancing professional aspirations with personal responsibilities, the importance of resilience and adaptability, and how she actively supports the next generation of female finance professionals.

Tune in for a conversation filled with insightful advice, career lessons, and practical tips on building a successful, global business — and how women in finance and taxation can make their mark in an evolving landscape.

In this episode, we explore how recent economic shifts, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic, are reshaping global investment strategies. Salmaan Jaffery from Dubai International Financial Centre, DIFC and Prashant Tandon, of Lighthouse Canton discuss why markets like India and the UAE are becoming key hubs for wealth management. They highlight the unique advantages of the DIFC and the importance of its regulatory environment in attracting global investors. The conversation also touches on the significant intergenerational wealth transfer expected in the coming years and how financial centers are preparing for a new generation of investors. 

Thank you, and we hope you will find these conversations insightful. 

Lighthouse Canton’s Insights Podcasts brings to you this mini-series “Beyond InHERitance” exploring women's perspectives on finance and family legacy. In this episode, we delve into the inspiring journey of Yuvika Bader, CIO for the Bader Family Office. Yuvika transitioned from a creative background in filmmaking to leading her family’s wealth management office in India. We explore the challenges she faced, including overcoming societal and familial expectations, and the strategies she employed to empower herself and others in the world of finance. Yuvika shares valuable insights into the importance of financial independence, especially for women, and offers practical advice for those hesitant to take control of their finances. Her story is not only about financial success but about breaking conventions and empowering women to manage their own wealth. 

In this episode, we speak to Kenny Arnott, CIO of Arnott Opportunities Fund, who shares how focusing on asymmetric returns can give your investment approach a competitive edge. Giving a broad overview of the three market regimes that are key when it comes to evaluating risk, Kenny also shares about effective ways to approach a possible recession so that you can build a portfolio that can endure different market regimes. 

Find out more and listen to our podcast now!