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Performance – Q1 2021 GBP
The fund’s net asset value (NAV) increased by 1.2% over the quarter (EUR Inst), versus the Barclays EUR Aggregate Corporate Total Return Index, which decreased by 0.7%. Performance of the fund for the period There are two important sources of return fo …
Outlook – Q1 2021 EUR
From a credit standpoint, we have seen that financials post strong results given the circumstances. We saw capital and excess capital ratios actually increase during 2020. This means that we have strong visibility of the income on our securities. Moreo …
Outlook – Q1 2021 GBP
From a credit standpoint, we have seen that financials post strong results given the circumstances. We saw capital and excess capital ratios actually increase during 2020. This means that we have strong visibility of the income on our securities. Moreo …
Outlook – Q1 2021 USD
From a credit standpoint, we have seen that financials post strong results given the circumstances. We saw capital and excess capital ratios actually increase during 2020. This means that we have strong visibility of the income on our securities. Moreo …
BBVA in Spotlight for Being EU’s Most Exposed Bank to Turkey
Interview by Alice Gledhill – Bloomberg Spanish lender has the most significant exposure of EU banks – Credit investors shouldn’t be worried: Atlanticomnium analyst – Spanish lender Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA’s shares and bonds were under press …
Monthly Commentary – February 2021 USD
Monthly comment The end of February was all about rising interest rates and the impact on financial markets. This has not been a significant concern for our fund, as it is positioned to have low sensitivity to interest rates, notably through the exposu …
Monthly Commentary – February 2021 GBP
Monthly comment The end of February was all about rising interest rates and the impact on financial markets. This has not been a significant concern for our fund, as it is positioned to have low sensitivity to interest rates, notably through the exposu …
Monthly Commentary – February 2021 EUR
Monthly comment The end of February was all about rising interest rates and the impact on financial markets. This has not been a significant concern for our fund, as it is positioned to have low sensitivity to interest rates, notably through the exposu …
Credit Analyst corner
Anthony Giret – Vodafone’s Vintage Exciting news from Vodafone, a company we like and whose corporate hybrids we own, which has confirmed its intention to IPO its Vantage Towers unit before the end of March.  This move should be positive for Vodafone’s …
Spotlight – February 2021
Spotlight: European bank earnings Q4 2020 – The slow path to normalisation While earnings have been under pressure, as expected, bank solvency has exceeded estimates and European Central Bank (ECB) projections, with capital ratios ending the year highe …
Monthly Commentary – January 2021 USD
Monthly comment Financial markets traded sideways in January. Within the subordinated debt market of financials, spreads remained stable above 350 bps. Prior to Covid-19, spreads were slightly around 250 bps. Therefore, we feel that valuations of secur …
Monthly Commentary – January 2021 GBP
Monthly comment Financial markets traded sideways in January. Within the subordinated debt market of financials, spreads remained stable around 460 bps. Prior to Covid-19, spreads were slightly above 330 bps. Therefore, we believe that valuations of se …
Monthly Commentary – January 2021 EUR
Monthly comment Financial markets traded sideways in January. Within the subordinated debt market of financials, spreads remained stable around 400 bps. Prior to Covid-19, spreads were slightly above 250 bps. Therefore, we believe that valuations of se …
UBS – a strong year in a challenging context
Romain Miginiac, CFA UBS reported very strong results in the 4th quarter of 2020, making 2020 a standout year for the bank. With a return on tangible equity of c13% (on a $6.6bn net income) for 2020 and an excess capital position of $12bn, UBS has tick …
Our resilience to rising rates
With yields on global fixed income close to record lows at 0.9%, investors in classic bonds are left vulnerable to a potential rise in rates, with only limited income buffer. Our approach is different and has in the past shown itself to be resilient to …
January Spotlight
Spotlight: Our resilience to rising rates  With yields on global fixed income close to record lows at 0.9%, investors in classic bonds are left vulnerable to a potential rise in rates, with only limited income buffer. Our approach is different and has …
Monthly Commentary December
GAM Star Credit Opportunities (EUR) December was a positive month for markets and for the fund. Despite the rise in Covid-19 infections, we saw the beginning of vaccination programmes within a certain number of countries. Moreover, there were positive …
Credit Analyst corner
Yi Qian – Comparing a new issue from Standard Chartered with existing bonds. – The credit quality of Standard Chartered is one that we like and we have been investing in the company for many years. The bank was cautious when reporting its September res …
Outlook 2021: Subordinated Debt – A Credit Sweet Spot
Several areas of the subordinated debt market look attractive heading into 2021, both from an income and upside potential perspective. We are constructive on the subordinated debt of high-quality financial issuers heading into 2021, supported by the pr …
Banks and ESG: from Governance (G) to Environmental (E)
Romain Miginiac, Head of Research At Atlanticomnium After major improvements in bank governance following the global financial crisis (GFC), Atlanticomnium’s Romain Miginiac suggests banks are likely to play an increasingly active role in the environme …