Fixed Income

10 years on from the big crash, the global economy has been getting back to the growth rates that we didn't see before. There are signs of a slow down and crisis in emerging markets such as Turkey and Argentina, and with Brexit still looming, how do we leave the EU without doing damage to the economy? Joining the panel to discuss are:

• Salman Ahmed, Chief Investment Strategist, Lombard Odier Investment Managers
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Considering the current investment environment we find ourselves in, what sort of role does fixed income play in the portfolio, and where are the opportunities? Discussing on the panel are:

• David Newman, Head of Global High Yield, Allianz Global Investors
• Mohammed Kazmi, Portfolio Manager / Macro-Strategist Global and Absolute Return Fixed Income, UBP
• Mike Kushma, Chief Investment Officer, Global Fixed Income...

Tutor:

• Julian Hince, M&G Investments

Learning outcomes:

1. How risk-adjusted return is measured
2. Why risk-adjusted return is relevant today
3. How risk-adjusted return can be used in practice

Tutors:

• Pierre Chartres, M&G Investments
• Mario Eisenegger, M&G Investments
• Laura Frost, M&G Investments
• Carlo Putti, M&G Investments

Learning outcomes:

1. Performance drivers that impact returns
2. How to manage counter party risk
3. The options in and advantages of fixed income derivatives

Tutor:

• Ben Lord, M&G Inflation Linked Corporate Bond Fund

Learning outcomes:

1. How inflation impacts on fixed income returns
2. How breakdown rates operate between conventional and index-linked gilts
3. How managing duration can protect a bond portfolio

Tutor:

• Julian Hince, M&G Investments

Learning outcomes:

1. The different types of bond issuer in the market
2. How to calculate the price of a bond
3. The impact of credit, inflation and interest rate risk on bond pricing