Disclaimer: Views in this blog do not promote, and are not directly connected to any L&G product or service. Views are from a range of L&G investment professionals, may be specific to an author’s particular investment region or desk, and do not necessarily reflect the views of L&G. For investment professionals only.

Corporate debt

short credit
Investment strategy

Navigating a tight credit spread environment: Seeking safety in short duration

We believe that short-duration bonds could potentially provide a buffer against market volatility while offering flexibility to transition to long-duration credit when conditions improve.
Suzanna EllardJohn Daly
By  Suzanna Ellard, John Daly
08 Jul 2025
5 min read
L&G Talks
Markets and economics

Podcast: a profound shift for markets

This special episode of the CIO call marks the publication of our midyear global outlook.
L&G’s Asset Management business
By  L&G’s Asset Management business
04 Jul 2025
1 min read
MYO-H2-2025 cover
Markets and economics

Midyear global outlook: Gravity defied – for now

Even though many markets have recovered poise since the recent volatility spike, they remain vulnerable to further shocks and crucial long-term questions for investors persist.
Sonja LaudBill Hughes
By  Sonja Laud, Bill Hughes
03 Jul 2025
3 min read
HA bond
Investment strategy

Can UK housing association bonds help to drive social impact?

We assess the opportunities for local government pensions schemes (LGPS) to invest in UK productive finance via the physical infrastructure exposure inherent in housing associations.
Nambassa NakatuddeAlex MossOzkan Koyun
By  Nambassa Nakatudde, Alex Moss, Ozkan Koyun
01 May 2025
4 min read
Great rotation
Fixed income

Active Fixed Income outlook: An unexpected rotation

2025 began with the US unexpectedly yielding leadership to Europe and China; how else could markets defy expectations?
Colin ReedieMatthew Rees
By  Colin Reedie, Matthew Rees
01 Apr 2025
2 min read
L&G talks
Investment strategy

Podcast: A long-term view on EMD

How has the emerging market debt universe changed in recent decades? What are the portfolio use cases for these assets? And what is the role...
Asset Allocation teamL&G’s Asset Management business
By  Asset Allocation team, L&G’s Asset Management business
21 Feb 2025
1 min read
like insurer
Investment strategy

Investing like an insurer? This seems familiar!

Changes in insurer allocations over 2024 may mean that asset strategies are now closer to a typical ‘low-risk’ pension scheme strategy. This has been driven...
Ian Blake
By  Ian Blake
17 Feb 2025
4 min read
corp US
Fixed income

US credit: The case for American exceptionalism

Why a combination of government policy, innovation and macro tailwinds make us optimistic for the asset class.
Dan DreherActive Fixed Income team
By  Dan Dreher, Active Fixed Income team
10 Feb 2025
1 min read
Euro Twain
Fixed income

European credit: Embracing challenges as opportunities

Markets have priced in a lot of good news. Are they right to, or is a more cautious approach warranted?
Marc RoversLan Wu
By  Marc Rovers, Lan Wu
27 Jan 2025
3 min read
Private Credit Outlook
Real assets

Sector focus: Continuing our 2025 private credit outlook

In the first part of our 2025 private credit outlook, we offered a broad overview of the prospects for the asset class over the next...
Lushan Sun
By  Lushan Sun
16 Jan 2025
3 min read

Recommended content for you

Learn more about our business

We are one of the world's largest asset managers, with capabilities across asset classes to meet our clients' objectives and a longstanding commitment to responsible investing.

Image of London skyscrapers

Sign up for blog email alerts

Receive the latest articles in a weekly digest by registering via the email preference centre