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Insights

3 December 2025

Luke Copley

Client Portfolio Manager, Fixed Income

Jason Callan

Co-Head of Structured Assets, Senior Portfolio Manager

Ryan Osborn

Co-Head of Structured Assets, Senior Portfolio Manager

LDI focus: Diversification benefits of US securitised credit

US securitised assets offer diversification benefits in a marketplace that offers attractive yields for its high-quality nature. When blended into LDI portfolios there is opportunity to enhance collateral waterfall resilience while improving risk/return dynamics.
2 December 2025

In Credit Weekly Snapshot – Tired of waiting for you

The European Central Bank is contending with increased fiscal spending and a massive shift in the Dutch pension system, leaving markets seeking clarity. Read on for a breakdown of fixed income news across sectors and regions.
25 November 2025

In Credit Weekly Snapshot – Tiptoe through the tulips

Is 21st century crypto akin to 17th century Holland? Are we seeing the madness of digital crowds? The Bitcoin price could suggest so. Elsewhere, government bond yields are tracking down in anticipation of further monetary policy easing. Read on for a breakdown of fixed income news across sectors and regions.
20 November 2025

Gene Tannuzzo

Global Head of Fixed income

Ed Al-Hussainy

Portfolio Manager

2026 Fixed Income Outlook: Seizing opportunities in a rate-cutting cycle

Fixed-income investors face falling rates, tight spreads and a fragile labour market. The playbook requires locking in yield and managing duration, while staying vigilant on credit quality.
19 November 2025

Natalia Luna

Senior Investment Analyst, Sustainability Research

Vicki Bakhshi

Director, Responsible Investment

Evaluating the impact of the energy transition: Our systematic view of risks and opportunities

The energy transition is a global megatrend set to drive capital flows for decades to come. In a complex and fragmented political and policy environment, investors to understand the underlying economics.
18 November 2025

In Credit Weekly Snapshot – Top of the world

From the relationship between democracy scores and flagpole height, to government bond yields and budget machinations, it was a busy week in fixed income. Read on for a roundup of news across sectors and regions.
14 November 2025

Natalia Luna

Senior Investment Analyst, Sustainability Research

Olivia Watson

Senior Analyst, Sustainable Research

AI growth: energy, emissions and water considerations

Artificial intelligence is hungry for power and thirsty for water. We discuss advances and innovations that could alleviate the problems and highlight related investment opportunities.
11 November 2025

In Credit Weekly Snapshot – Let’s go ‘round again

Are we approaching the end of a rate cutting cycle? There does appear to be a dampening of several key themes, reflected in the dollar finally plateauing a little after a tumultuous 12 months. Read our weekly snapshot of global fixed income markets.
7 November 2025

Luke Copley

Client Portfolio Manager, Fixed Income

UK autumn budget preview: the big gilt trip

We set out three potential scenarios the chancellor could follow as she attempts to balance the books, and what each might do to bond yields and markets.