Mr. Nygaard joined Axonic in 2019 and is responsible for developing and implementing acquisition and asset management activities across Axonic’s commercial real estate debt and equity strategies. Prior to Axonic, he worked as an Associate at Kasowitz Benson Torres LLP, where he represented clients in a wide range of real estate matters, including joint ventures, financings, investment sales and acquisitions, secondary market debt acquisitions/dispositions, developments, leasing, loan workouts, public/private projects and real estate related litigation matters. He previously worked as an Associate at Federman Steifman LLP, representing small to mid-size investment firms in complex and sophisticated real estate, structured financing and corporate transactions, including acquisitions, dispositions, financing, lending, leasing and corporate governance. Mr. Nygaard was an Associate at Red Pine Capital Partners LLC, evaluating investment opportunities and managing existing investments for a boutique equity and real estate investment firm focused on middle-market, consumer-related businesses and real estate projects. He was additionally an Associate at Kirkland & Ellis LLP. He received a JD at Fordham University and a BA of History at Columbia University.
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 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 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 […]