Opinions

Underlying fundamentals remain solid despite recent price weakness

What key themes are likely to impact socio-political and economic developments?

Private Debt Portfolio Managers Eric Green and Jeff Youle reiterate their conviction in the asset class

As increasing macroeconomic and geopolitical risks lead to rising volatility, where do we see the main opportunities and challenges for credit markets in 2019?

A segment of the investment grade market has leverage multiples more in-line with high yield.

Seeking stable returns in most market conditions.

Can socially responsible investing enhance returns in corporate credit?

With growing pressures in the direct lending market, is the asset class still a viable alternative for investors seeking higher yields?

Recent weakness in EM belies underlying fundamental strength in a maturing asset class

As volatility rises and the beta rally draws to a close, how can investors seek to strike a balance between return maximisation and drawdown protection?

How can credit investors seek to have the right exposure at the right time to maximise their return potential, minimise risk and dampen volatility?

As base rates move towards more normalised levels, where can fixed income investors gain protection from rising rates and source attractive returns?

With deteriorating fundamentals in the sovereign universe, should investors consider increasing their allocation into corporates?

What does 2018 have in store for corporate credit markets?

What does the re-election of Xi Jinping mean for China’s political and economic outlook?

Why are US high yield spreads tighter this year when the market has experienced net mutual fund outflows year-to-date?

Declining credit quality in the investment grade corporate universe means the need for bottom-up credit research is now more important than ever.

An allocation into direct lending can offer insurers with a diversified source of higher, less volatile returns over a longer-term time horizon.