A change in fortune for bond markets?
Optimism around fixed income was rare in 2022, but there are reasons to believe 2023 may see a change in fortune for bond markets, say Ariel Bezalel and Harry Richards.
Notes from the Investment Floor: 3 key topics for investors in Japan
Dan Carter discusses three of the key factors for investors in Japan to be thinking about now, especially in light of the Bank of Japan’s surprising policy moves.
ESG in fixed income – why do it?
Anna Karim underscores the importance of engaging with companies to raise their awareness about climate change and how that can give a fillip to their businesses.
Notes from the Investment Floor: Yield is back for bonds
Vikram Aggarwal sets the scene for bond markets in 2023, as yield finally returns to the asset class. Could market fears transfer from duration to credit quality in 2023?
Engagement summary: NatWest Q3 2022
Anna Karim describes our recent engagement with NatWest, in which we discussed their progress against a variety of sustainability metrics.
Outlook 2023: European banks deserve some credit
Luca Evangelisti says that European banks are much better prepared to navigate a slowing economy, and this adds to the “through the cycle” risk-adjusted appeal of CoCos.
Outlook 2023: Shunning predictions to focus on sustainable trends
The team at NZS Capital explain why they don’t make macro forecasts or try to predict when market focus will shift, but instead look for sustainable investable trends.
Outlook 2023: Recession, but that needn’t be bad for bonds
Adam Darling looks ahead to the prospect of bad economic news in 2023, but explains why he hasn’t been this optimistic about bond markets for years.
Outlook 2023: Is the time ripe for emerging markets?
Nick Payne explains why he believes emerging markets are poised for a recovery after a challenging year.
Outlook 2023: Europe, is it dawn yet?
Mark Nichols and Mark Heslop discuss why they are staying positive, and the subtle difference between investing in European companies and investing in Europe.