Fixed Income – Page 2
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FeaturesIPE Quest Expectations Indicator – January 2026: Equities win managers’ vote
The pessimism around equities prevailing last summer has evaporated
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FeaturesIPE Quest Expectations Indicator - February 2026: confidence inspires risk-on behaviour
With inflation seemingly under control, and the threat of trade war retrenching, the prospects for equities are positive across the board
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Asset Class ReportsSustainability-linked bond market looks for 2026 breakthrough
The SLB market faced setbacks in 2025, but also showed signs of progress. After a string of missed targets, issuers will be setting more realistic ambitions, potentially benefiting the asset class
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ResearchIPE institutional market survey: Investment grade credit managers 2026
European institutions have been stockpiling investment grade credit, according to this year’s survey of assets held in IG credit strategies. The headline figure for the European institutional segment shows a 27% increase from last year’s survey to €1.63trn.
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Asset Class ReportsFixed income report 2026 - Germany’s spending spree: safe bet or bumpy ride for Bund investors?
The German government’s landmark decision to increase public spending beyond its traditionally strict limits meant that Bunds had a volatile ride last year. This scenario has already become a familiar one for investors, as shown by the 2.5 basis points (bps) jump in the 10-year bond yield that kickstarted 2026.
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Asset Class ReportsTech takes over: how AI capex is reshaping credit markets
Cash-rich issuers are rushing to the IG market to finance AI-related expenditure. But with spreads at tight levels, markets will be closely watching earning statements and balance sheets
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Asset Class ReportsBond managers look to AI to boost returns
The new tech is flooding financial markets, but has made a slow start in bonds. This is about to change, as industry players work towards improving data quality and oversight of AI applications
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Asset Class ReportsTokyo resilience bond sparks demand among European investors
A groundbreaking deal out of Tokyo suggests strong investor appetite for climate resilience bonds, with the potential for many more transactions in 2026 and beyond
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NewsSweden’s Alecta thanks equities, forex hedging for 9.6% 2025 return
‘High degree’ of currency hedging protected value of pension giant’s foreign assets, says CIO Bernengo
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FeaturesIPE Quest Expectations Indicator – December 2025: Uncertainty receding
With Trump losing support domestically, the economy is expected to growh
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NewsPeople’s Pension overhauls pre-retirement strategy, cutting cash, sovereign debt
UK pensions provider revamps its pre-retirement strategy, cutting cash and sovereign debt in favour of global short-dated credit
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NewsICMA launches transition bond label
Association previously said it wouldn’t develop label for transition bonds because they rely on narrative strategies that make it harder to standardise
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NewsSwedish funds agency details upcoming US dual tender, unveils €7bn 2026 plan
FTN says next year’s plan includes procurements for SEK41bn US/North American equity funds, then healthcare/biotech funds and the first fixed income funds category
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FeaturesIPE Quest Expectations Indicator – November 2025: Exuberance re-visited
Global equity optimism rises despite political turmoil and supply-chain risks
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FeaturesFrench turmoil sparks havoc in government bond markets
As France battles more upheaval, and with yields on 10-year French govvies spiking, institutional investors have adopted a wait-and-see attitude
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AnalysisFixed income, rates, currencies: Global economies slow despite increasing tariffs clarity
The global fixed income outlook remains mixed, with strong economic headwinds despite fading fears of the AI bubble bursting
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NewsSwiss pension funds brace for years-long court fight over Credit Suisse AT1 losses
FINMA’s appeal to the Federal Supreme Court ensures a protracted legal fight over losses suffered by Swiss pension funds on Credit Suisse’s AT1 bonds
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NewsPeople’s Pension diversifies bonds exposure with collateralised loan obligations
Invesco will manage over £260m in AAA-rated CLOs for the UK master trust
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NewsDAX pension funds pile into bonds to steady funding ratios
German Bunds and US Treasuries are favourites to hedge funding ratio swings, limit balance sheet volatility, and diversify amid political uncertainty
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NewsAlifond makes infrastructure debut in strategy overhaul with €660m mandates
The pension fund for employees of Italy’s food industry will see its strategic target for alternatives increase to 10% of total assets, up from 8%
