Making sense of corporate bond spreads
When it comes to credit allocations we argue it makes sense for pension schemes to prioritise strategic objectives over tactical considerations
LDI market review and outlook: The aftermath of an eventful election season
Geopolitical considerations and fluctuating investment sentiment meant it was a period of relative valuation opportunities.
Budget 2024: public debt switch likely to increase LGPS scrutiny and focus investment time horizons
Chancellor’s use of Public Sector Net Financial Liabilities (PSNFL) to measure public debt puts spotlight on LGPS funding ratios.
Q3 2024 repo update
Fears of an economic slowdown and helpful falls in inflation rates opened the door to the first rate cuts in the US and the UK, and for a second in Europe.
Inflation Quarterly Monitor
A snapshot of the UK inflation market covering the three months to 31 August 2024.
Endgame – the benefits of ‘buy and maintain’ credit
Exploring credit as an option for defined benefit schemes looking to reduce risk and seeking reliable cashflows.
LDI: Elections and market reform competing for attention
Our quarterly poll of investment bank trading desks on a range of topical questions helps support our narrative around market activity and outlook.
LDI: July 2024, snap elections, all change but has anything changed?
Our quarterly poll of investment bank trading desks on a range of topical questions helps support our narrative around market activity and outlook.
Q2 2024 repo update
The second quarter of 2024 finally brought about the long-awaited commencement of the monetary tightening cycle, albeit not in the US or the UK.
UK pensions news summary Q2 2024
Covering relevant updates on regulation, policy changes, investment strategies and industry trends, this quarterly UK pensions news summary serves as an essential resource for pension professionals seeking to stay informed.
