Italian Banks – The next Lehman?

Italian Banks – The next Lehman?

Investors should watch this space carefully As readers must know, we are currently in the midst of a back and forth between the Italian state and the ECB in terms of the recapitalization of Italian banks, and more importantly stabilization of confidence in the banking...
Government Bond Investors Beware

Government Bond Investors Beware

Government bond investors should be very concerned, the current yield levels exhibited by G10 economies are not sustainable, and interest rate sensitivity in global portfolios is at an all-time high as a result of low rates and investors extending duration. The...
European default rates set to rise

European default rates set to rise

European default rates set to rise Founder & Senior Portfolio Manager European Fixed Income Specialist European default rates set to rise. As a delegate at today’s annual European high-yield conference hosted by AFME, I wanted to comment on the topics...