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Credit Threads #2: Consumer balance sheets

In this episode of Credit Threads, we discuss the outlook for consumers and the ways bond investors can find opportunities in consumer debt. Featuring: Jason Callan, Senior Portfolio Manager, Head of Structured Assets, Core & Core Plus; and Adrian Hilton, Head of Global Rates and Currency.

23 September 2021
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