Investment strategies
Fixed income
Fixed income approach
Global
Fixed income manager with strong credit heritage
€222.7bn
Assets under Management*
136
Investment professionals with an average of 21 years’ experience*
* Source: Columbia Threadneedle Investments, data as at 31 March 2026.
Having the right partner to help you meet your fixed income goals is essential. Whether you’re seeking income, total return or capital preservation, we have the resources and expertise to help you meet these objectives and add value to your portfolios.
Why choose Columbia Threadneedle Investments for fixed income?
Fuelled by research
An intense and independent approach gives us deep knowledge of issuer and industry dynamics with the aim of driving strong, sustainable returns.
Our size is to your advantage
We have the global presence and scale to access markets and forensically assess issuers yet are nimble enough to extract value from security selection.
Built on a powerful line-up
We offer a wide choice of strategies from traditional government and corporate bonds to specialized areas including emerging markets and liability-driven solutions.
Established in impact investing
Our social bond funds were the first of their kind and we remain a leading advocate in the development of the fast-moving green and social bond markets.**
** UK Social Bond strategy was launched in December 2013 and the European Social Bond strategy was launched in May 2017.
** UK Social Bond strategy was launched in December 2013 and the European Social Bond strategy was launched in May 2017.
Insights
18 August 2026
Fixed income
In Credit Weekly Snapshot – A little less conversation
The US July jobs report had plenty to say – little of it good. The economy shed 23,000 jobs versus consensus expectations for an 80,000 gain. Rates markets reacted swiftly, trimming expectations for future rate rises.
11 August 2026
Fixed income
Central banks face a global reserves paradox
Reserves are growing, but so is the reluctance to use them.
21 July 2026
Fixed income
In Credit Weekly Snapshot – London calling
As Andy Burnham swaps being Mayor of Manchester for UK Prime Minister,
how much fiscal wiggle room does he actually have?
21 July 2026
Fixed income
In Credit Weekly Snapshot – Carry On Wayward Son
Keep calm but don’t count on carry from the yen! Meanwhile, the US-Iran narrative and AI-related issuance continued to influence markets.
16 July 2026
Fixed income
Senior Analyst, Fixed Income
Data centres: the credit opportunity beyond hyperscalers
As hyperscalers commit vast sums to data centres, the more compelling story for credit investors may be the manufacturers supplying the physical infrastructure.
14 July 2026
Fixed income
In Credit Weekly Snapshot – Back on the chain gang
France’s finances remain an issue, with political instability likely to delay efforts
to tackle the deficit. Elsewhere, the Middle East weighs on central banks.
10 July 2026
Fixed income
Senior Credit Research Analyst
Should investment grade prime office landlords worry about AI?
AI is reinforcing prime office demand in the short term, but the bigger question is whether productivity gains will ultimately limit hiring and space needs.
7 July 2026
Fixed income
In Credit Weekly Snapshot – The long and winding road
Europe's biggest economies are slowly increasing defence spending, but a three-speed approach is emerging. Elsewhere, core markets bear steepened.
30 June 2026
Fixed income
In Credit Weekly Snapshot – The tied is high
Events in the Middle East continue to influence economic policy, with central banks revisiting future rate moves as the oil price returns to pre-conflict levels.
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