Financial markets are at an interesting juncture, with equity indices at an all-time high and forecast central bank cuts promising relief to wary fixed income investors. Inflationary pressures are moderating, and fears of a major economic downturn seem to have evaporated. For many, the much-desired Goldilocks scenario appears to be playing out. However, every major […]
The saying that all good things must come to an end is a bittersweet reflection of reality.
Given the uncertainty created by a looming US election, interest rate expectations constantly readjusting and geopolitical risks, having additional sources of diversification in portfolios can provide protection during periods when volatility spikes and markets are stressed.
This month Gopi Karunakaran caught up with Hans Lee from Livewire Markets for a deep dive into the world of Relative Value investing.
Basis trades and the investors that employ this strategy have received a lot of attention in recent months. This is largely due to concerns raised by regulators in the United States and United Kingdom.
Over the past five years, bond markets have witnessed remarkable transformations, reshaping the investment landscape. From a pandemic to growing global macro-economic pressures, the role of fixed income in portfolio construction remains important.
Towards the start of each calendar year banks and investment managers like to publish their predictions for the year-ahead. In fixed income, these notes […]
“In a world that is constantly changing, there is no one subject or set of subjects that will serve you for the foreseeable future, let alone for the rest of your life.” So said the American author, John Naisbitt, whose analysis of social trends led to predictions regarding automation in the workplace, globalisation and even […]
In this episode of ESG in 10, Charlotte O’Meara is joined by Gillian Jago, Senior Trader at Ardea Investment Management, to explore the dominance of Europe in sovereign green bond issuance amid a global slowdown. They delve into the drivers behind Europe’s success, compare the global approaches to green policies, and provide insights into the […]
Europe continues to dominate in the green bond space in 2023, with most green bonds issued either by a European name or denominated in EUR. Following Poland as the first sovereign to issue a green bond…
