All Credit articles
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White papersFixed income update: Bonds reclaim role as a volatility buffer
High-quality bonds are an important portfolio diversifier in uncertain markets
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White papersBeyond traditional fixed income: Diversifying into specialty finance
Investors are seeking to diversify their fixed income and credit exposure. Of the options available, structured finance has emerged as a compelling choice as a complementary allocation. Learn how it can help diversify and enhance returns within portfolios.
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White papersDriving Opportunities Through Bespoke Capital Solutions
In this Q&A, Michael Searles explains why capital solutions strategies continue to gain attention despite the current uncertain backdrop and looming maturity wall.
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White papersHigh Yield’s Eye-Catching Spreads
We believe a yield advantage and improved credit quality make high yield worth a look.
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White papersTrump’s Tariffs: The Impact on Fixed Income
New tariffs could hamper U.S. economic growth and change market dynamics for the long term.
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White papersTariffs and credit markets
In the US, the Trump administration’s imposition of tariffs on imports from trading partners across the world has seen markets plunge. Here is what we are thinking as a credit desk and how we are approaching portfolios
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PodcastTalking Heads – Thinking about diversification? Try asset-backed securities
European securitised assets, backed by loans, mortgages and other categories of (consumer) credit as collateral, offer investors a source of diversification from other forms of credit such as corporate debt.
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White papersTrade Finance: Uncorrelated alpha potential
Trade finance – short-term loans to facilitate physical cross-border transactions – plays a vital role in facilitating global trade flows. It is estimated that 80% of world trade is dependent on some form of financing. This can be attributed to tighter credit conditions for obtaining alternative sources of capital. In this paper, we outline why more investors are turning towards this asset class as a diversifier in their portfolios.
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White papersDon’t be fooled by the headlines, credit still looks good
Despite the headlines, this remains a positive environment for credit.
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White papersFive factors to watch in multi-sector credit
While uncertainty remains high, the current macroeconomic environment has created a supportive backdrop for multi-sector credit, with yields likely to remain elevated as inflation lingers above central bank targets. Looking further out, our data suggest we should continue to expect positive growth and slowly falling inflation.
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White papersAlternative Credit: The diversification benefits of bank originated assets
The investment landscape has transformed dramatically over the past decade, and the role of private credit in institutional investor portfolios has moved from a satellite investment to a core portfolio allocation, playing an important role within a new, uncertain macro environment. Not only have institutional investors continued to increase allocations to private credit, they are also actively looking to diversify within this asset class - seeking solutions which address specific portfolio goals, in addition to providing access to idiosyncratic factors and potential for robust risk return profiles.
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White papersPrivate Credit’s Evolution: Stability, Opportunity, and the Road Ahead
Private credit has undergone a transformation in recent years, and as we head into 2025, the opportunities ahead are clearer than ever. At Arrow Global, we manage and service over €110bn in assets, giving us a deep, data- driven understanding of market performance. The landscape today is shaped by a combination of historical pressures and new trends, and investors who recognise these dynamics will be best positioned for success.
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White papersCentral banks on hold as uncertainty mounts
The US Fed kept interest rates unchanged in the 4.25-4.50% range at its March policy meeting. Citing risks around elevated uncertainty from trade policies, the Fed prefers to wait and see given that the uncertainty is “remarkably high”.
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White papersActive Credit in 2025
Is volatility creating one of the best credit-picking opportunity sets in recent years?
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White papersNavigating market volatility amid US tariffs and policy uncertainty
Amid uncertainty in equities and credit markets, we remain focused on long-term investment fundamentals and building portfolios to weather the storm and deliver for clients.
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White papers360° Fixed Income Report: Is the market pricing in a ‘Trump tantrum’ of its own?
Read our latest 360° fixed income report to learn more about our credit team’s outlook for macro, fundamental and technical forces.
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White papersIncome Generation: Seeking Steady Streams in Unstable Times
We believe the appeal of stable income is growing in a world of macro uncertainty, policy unpredictability and rapid artificial intelligence (AI) developments.
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White papersCredit markets remain appealing for income-seeking investors
2024 was the second consecutive very good year for global developed credit markets. Full-year 2024 excess returns show the outperformance of high-beta segments (riskier market segments which provide higher return potential) and EUR markets.
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White papersFixed Income 2025: Roadmap
It’s a very dynamic time for fixed income. Get the game plan for 2025’s winners and losers.
