What do historically low interest rates mean for bond markets and could an anticipated post-pandemic market recovery spur new inflationary pressures? Here, Newton head of fixed income Paul Brain considers the outlook for fixed income investors.

A replacement to the London Interbank Offered Rate (LIBOR) is on its way. Read on to learn why it matters and where the industry is on the replacement timeline.

Levels of US corporate debt issuance smashed expectations in 2020 say Mellon head of index Stephanie Hill and senior investment strategist Theodore Bair. Here, they reflect on some dramatic market moves and factors likely to influence its future direction.

With attractive headline yields providing a cushion against rising US Treasury rates and buoyant default expectations at a time of heightened global uncertainty, this might be a watershed moment for emerging market corporate debt (EMCD).

After enduring a turbulent financial year, many loan sector investors are already looking beyond the Covid-19 pandemic to future opportunity amid growing signs of market recovery. Here Alcentra acting co-chief investment officer of liquid credit Chris Barris and acting co-chief investment officer of liquid credit Graham Rainbow survey the lending landscape.

With many companies now moving to reduce the debt they issue against an uncertain market backdrop. Insight Investment portfolio manager Gautam Khanna explains why this is happening and what it might mean for bond investors