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GSE reform: Three guiding principles
Surprise IPO plans for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac could reshape U.S. housing finance. Amid the uncertainty, three guiding principles emerge – government guarantees, market... 
Restructuring trends: Why maturity is the new security
Investors must scrutinise bond covenants and security packages closely to truly understand their place in the creditor hierarchy 
Words of wisdom: Do famous investment sayings hold water?
Our Well-known Investment Saying Evaluation (WISE) index provides an assessment of some well-worn financial aphorisms. 
Timing the cycle: why it remains important
Investors now face two very powerful competing forces: exponential AI-related capex and a slowing US economy. 
Euro credit unlocked: the asset class that’s impossible to ignore
For investors looking to diversify beyond the US, we believe euro investment grade credit could offer a compelling combination of scale, quality and value. 
Amid global uncertainty, what role can EMD play in insurance portfolios?
What potential benefits could it offer insurers – and what considerations do they need to take into account? 
Research and Active Engagement: Whither the consumer?
How international patterns of consumer demand could determine performance for the rest of the year. 
Euro credit: Steadying the course?
Where we situate European fiscal shifts and policy easing amid global turmoil. 
Global high yield: Pivoting to Europe
Despite US-induced volatility, the international picture for high yield appears rosy. 
Riding out regime change in fixed income
We assess how public and private credit investors can navigate macro volatility, while questioning the enduring strength of US Treasuries... Recommended content for you
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