All Fixed Income articles – Page 27
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White papersThe path to building an efficient private debt portfolio
The private debt market has grown significantly over the past decade and has become an increasingly important allocation for pension portfolios. This development has increased the complexity of portfolio construction. Klarphos, an alternative asset manager specialising in customised portfolio solutions for institutional clients, manages appx. €2.5 billion in total assets, of which more than half reside in private debt. In this interview, we examine how pension funds can strike a balance between maximising returns and effectively managing risk by using private debt as an all-weather solution.
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White papersFrontier markets: select opportunities in local bonds
After facing a number of shocks, select frontier local markets are looking more attractive thanks to a combination of large exchange rate devaluations, tighter monetary policies and increased external financing.
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White papersGlobal Macro Outlook: Third Quarter 2024
There’s more evidence that growth is slowing, but it appears manageable and unlikely to lead to recession. While rate cuts have begun outside the US, we expect the Fed to follow suit by December. Political developments, especially the election cycle, are now coming into frame.
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White papersPrivate credit: Europe versus the US
Estimates suggest the private credit market will double in value over the next 5-years. It’s attractions remain as strong as ever: potential inflation protection, diversification, potentially attractive risk-adjusted returns, and volatility reduction. With Europe and the US dominating almost 90% of the market, what are the key differences between these regions and where should investors set their focus?
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White papersIndian bonds go global
Indian government bonds have gained attention recently due to their inclusion in a leading emerging markets bond index starting from 28 June. This key milestone has sparked renewed interest from global investors.
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White papersCollectors vs. selectors & the growing presence of direct lending megadeals
Where does the direct lending market end and the broadly syndicated market begin? With the growing prevalence of mega direct lending deals, the answer is less straightforward than it was even a few years ago.
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White papersRethinking covenant monitoring for a new era of private credit
Private credit is enduringly popular among institutional investors, but the landscape has changed significantly over the past decade. To navigate it safely, LPs need to ensure their GPs are prepared to monitor covenants closely.
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White papersFixed-Income Midyear Outlook: Sail with the Tide
Don’t miss out. Prepare to take advantage of opportunities in the second half.Volatility has recently ticked higher as central bank policies start to diverge and as market participants try to divine the timing and magnitude of central bank rate cuts. An unusually large number of investors remain sidelined, not yet ready to return to the market. But big-picture economic trends remain encouraging, and yields remain high—for now. We see these as favorable conditions for bond investors—especially for those who can beat the eventual rush back into bonds.
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White papersA bigger splash: How much liquidity do I need?
The importance of holding liquidity is well understood by large institutions. But how much is enough? In the first part of our new article series on liquidity optimisation, Alastair Sewell investigates the key considerations for different investor types.
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PodcastConnecting the Dots: Mid-year investment perspectives with three CIOs
Each month experts from across our global network of investors will join us to bring you their views across equities, fixed income and private markets. This debut episode features investment perspectives from M&G Investments’ three Chief Investment Officers (CIOs) at the mid-way point of 2024.
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White papersBuy and maintain: an alternate approach to fixed income investing
Nuveen’s approach to buy and maintain investing combines the power of active investing — including diversification and stringent credit risk management — with the benefits of passive investing, such as low turnover and cost-effective fees.
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White papersFilling the void: A brief history (and future) of lending disruption
While the 2008 global financial crisis greatly sped up the growth of private credit, where is the disruption of bank lending headed next?
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White papersThe art of carry: How the strategic use of yield can help maximise fixed income results
A bond’s coupon income, and therefore its carry, is essential to delivering long-term results in fixed income. Along with providing a regular income stream, the coupon also gives a cushion to help smooth out any price volatility.
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White papersBarings: Bigger Is Not Always Better in Private Credit
Stuart Mathieson spoke to Citywire Selector at this year’s SuperReturn about which part of the private debt market offers a better risk-return profile.
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Video10 Minute Masterclass—Senior Secured Loans
Senior secured loans offer a unique blend of attractive yield potential with some protection against both credit and interest rate risk. At a high level, senior secured loans have the potential to provide attractive risk-adjusted returns and other portfolio benefits.
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VideoEOS 20th anniversary: stewardship reflections
In celebration of EOS’ 20th anniversary, Leon Kamhi reflects on the changes he has seen in stewardship over the years and his vision for the future.
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WebinarThe compelling case for private credit: watch the webinar
Discover the growth opportunity in the private debt market, one of the fastest-growing segments in the capital markets. During the session, Rodrigo Trelles, Co-Head of O’Connor Capital Solutions, will provide insights into current opportunities and discuss what sets our strategy apart from competitors.
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White papersBest ideas across asset classes
A combination of global economic resilience and strong corporate earnings has propelled equity markets higher over the first half of 2024. This upward move has been accompanied by less favorable valuations, which (combined with uncertainty surrounding central bank policy) leads us to stick with a neutral view toward global stock markets.
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White papers2024 midyear outlook: Portfolio construction themes
Navigating today’s investment landscape has become tougher, as widening cracks in the economy present tripping hazards or cause investors to stray from their long-term path.
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White papersThe New Frontier in Fixed Income: Systematic Investing
Bond investors have been looking for an approach that delivers attractive, repeatable, uncorrelated active returns. Is their wait over?
