LDI market review and outlook – February 2025, political risks clash with bond vigilantism

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Activity was muted as political and monetary policy weighted on markets.

Interview met Hans Fortuyn, Head of Fiduciary Management Nederland: ”extra energie door de overgang naar de Wtp”

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De stelselwijziging eist momenteel veel aandacht op binnen de pensioensector. De omschakeling zorgt ook voor nieuwe energie, merkt het lokale team van Columbia Threadneedle Investments dat al ruim 65 jaar als fiduciair beheerder actief is in Nederland.

Making sense of corporate bond spreads

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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

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Geopolitical considerations and fluctuating investment sentiment meant it was a period of relative valuation opportunities.

Q3 2024 repo update

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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.

Endgame – the benefits of ‘buy and maintain’ credit

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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

Pile of money - Euros

Our quarterly poll of investment bank trading desks on a range of topical questions helps support our narrative around market activity and outlook.

Euro LDI Survey – Q1 2024

Pile of money - Euros

In the quarterly Columbia Threadneedle Investments LDI Survey we poll investment bank trading desks on various topical questions around monetary policy and longer-term rate expectations.

New regulations for sterling denominated LDI funds

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What are the new rules and what do they mean for LDI investors?

Ronde tafel Financial Investigator: Fiduciair Management, LDI en Wtp

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We gingen we in gesprek over Fiduciair Management, LDI en de Wtp tijdens de ronde tafel voor de eerste editie van Financial Investigator.