interest rates

Absolute Returns Conference Digital 2020

Interest rate declines hide mistakes; future growth cause for concern

Impact of central bank policy is plain to see in credit markets where the biggest concern is linked to future possibilities for economic-driven growth - GSO-Blackstone's Dwight Scott runs the numbers during a presentation at Investment Magazine's Absolute Returns Conference.

Jessica SierSeptember 24, 2020

Fixed Income

The new defensive: Is there life after bonds?

Investors are facing some deeper thinking about defensive asset classes, portfolio diversification and income generation in light of the diminished attributes bonds now hold in light of unique circumstances financial markets are throwing up. Experts discuss the evolving environment and consider relevant defensive strategies.

Matthew SmithJuly 27, 2020

Fixed Income and Credit Forum

Break from the herd as downturn looms: McKibbin

Former RBA board member warns that pack mentality among funds is especially dangerous now, as the world's economy nears a turning point.

Jean-Paul PelosiJuly 6, 2018

Industry View

Trump’s pick for Fed chair tipped to follow Yellen’s path

If Jerome Powell is confirmed as chair of the US Federal Reserve, former Fed governor Randall Kroszner expects similar monetary policy.

Rachel AlembakisNovember 3, 2017

Hedge Funds

Era of ‘expand and pretend’ can’t last forever

Author Satyajit Das told a recent Investment Magazine conference the world is “playing an elaborate game of financial masturbation".

Mark StoryOctober 31, 2017

Hedge Funds

Randy Kroszner sees central banks’ influence fading

Former US Federal Reserve member Randy Kroszner has urged it is time for structural reform, as the influence of low rates and QE wanes.

Mark StoryOctober 5, 2017

Hedge Funds

When the whole world is a carry trade

A decade on from the global financial crisis markets could again be teetering on the brink of catastrophe, warns Satyajit Das.

Mark StoryJune 29, 2017

Custody

Retirement: a cause worth working on

There are two things that drive the newly appointed global chief operating officer of State Street Global Advisors, Greg Ehret, in his bid to improve the client experience: the retirement business is a cause worth working on and the clients are the reason the business exists. Ehret was appointed to the new position at State […]

Amanda WhiteMay 20, 2013

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