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Asset Allocation, GeopoliticsMiddle East Conflict
Coordinated U.S. and Israeli strikes against Iran began on Saturday 28 February, while Iranian retaliation has spread across the region. Without any clearly stated intentions or objectives on the part of the United States of America, these events give rise to numerous hypotheses and uncertainties for the region in the coming months, as well as risks for investors. -
Equities, AI, Felix DemaeghtSoftware: Will AI trigger a SaaSpocalypse?
Artificial Intelligence agents are moving beyond assistance and into execution. The emergence of AI agents such as Claude Cowork has intensified a debate among investors: could parts of the SaaS ecosystem risk structural disintermediation?
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Credit
Fixed Income, Credit
Unlocking extra income in subordinated financial bonds
Since the end of February, global credit markets have been driven by the escalation of the US-Iran conflict and rising tensions across the Middle East. While geopolitical risks are not new, the intensity and speed of this episode took markets by surprise.
Fixed Income, Credit
Sustainable Investment Grade: Resilience with purpose
Since late February, global markets have been shaped by renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, triggering a sharp increase in oil prices and reigniting inflation concerns.
Research Paper, Fixed Income, Credit, Charudatta Shende, Marie Thomin
Navigating the Credit Cycle
If you ask a fixed income investor to describe the credit cycle, most will readily cite its four familiar phases: Repair, Recovery, Expansion and Downturn. Knowing the terminology is straightforward. The more relevant question is: why does it matter for portfolio outcomes?
Tame risk, Fixed Income, Credit, Charudatta Shende, Research Paper
Embracing risk in credit: the Candriam approach
Explore Candriam’s disciplined approach to credit investing. Learn how issuer research, ESG integration and risk visibility help navigate volatility and construct resilient fixed income portfolios.
Q&A, Fixed Income, Credit, Patrick Zeenni, Thomas Madesclaire
Unlocking extra income in subordinated financial bonds
In a world where investors are constantly looking for more income opportunities and stability, subordinated bonds issued by banks and insurance companies constitute an interesting alternative.
Charudatta Shende, Fixed Income, Credit, Economic Outlook
Navigating the Selective Strength of Credit Markets
Yields remain elevated across both U.S. and European markets, offering attractive carry for investors in both Investment Grade (IG) and High Yield (HY).
Charudatta Shende, Fixed Income, Credit, Economic Outlook
Credit in the Crosshairs: Navigating the Balance Between Technical Momentum and Fundamental Fragility
In what can only be described as an event-packed May, financial markets navigated a minefield of global macro developments: escalating US–China trade tensions.
Charudatta Shende, Fixed Income, Credit, Economic Outlook
Credit: Go with the Flows
April unfolded as a month of intense turbulence in financial markets, driven by a barrage of political manoeuvrings, economic uncertainty, and shifting monetary policies. Markets were rattled by elevated tariffs, escalating rhetoric, and retaliatory measures that prompted investors to reassess growth prospects, price in heightened recession risks, and retreat from riskier assets.