The Dutch elections took an unexpected turn as it looks like Geert Wilders' Freedom Party (PVV) will gain 20 seats and become the largest party with 37 of 150 seats.

Despite concerns about a maturity wall, Chris Holman explains how research shows the high yield maturity profile in the US is less concerning. Overall, a focus on higher-rated bonds suggests a relatively healthy outlook for the primary market and a default rate in line with historical averages.

Our most recent Spotlight on ESG: Unveiling the greenwashing smokescreen webinar, hosted by Johnathan Owen, discusses greenwashing and how we look to navigate the complex landscape of sustainable claims. 

The TwentyFour Advent Calendar is a collection of 24 stats telling the story of fixed income and markets this year. The calendar covers everything from interest-rate rises and record bond issuance to falling house prices and disappearing banks.

Ben Hayward, Partner & Chief Executive, discusses why we believe staying in cash could cost you and why investors with a medium term view can take confidence from investing in fixed income given today’s high starting yields. 

George Curtis provides a macro update on fixed income markets and an overview of positioning in the TwentyFour Select Monthly Income Fund. 

As earnings season ends, we take stock of the latest US results and what it tells us about the health of corporates, the consumer, and the outlook for the broader economy.

One of the most consistent questions that we get from investors now is whether the high volume of cash holdings of short-term government bonds is the best strategy to hit their financial targets. We think the answer is a clear “no”.

UBS came to the market yesterday with a two-tranche $ additional tier 1 transaction, which was highly anticipated and didn’t disappoint.