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In 2008, banks were part of the problem, in 2020 banks will be part of the solution.
A joint statement by UK banks and the Bank of England on Covid-19 Published on 23 March 2020 “In recent days, the Bank of England and the government have worked closely with the major banks to put in place a range of measures which give enormous scope …
Podcast: Handling Misperceptions amid Uncertainty
https://atlanti.ch/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Misperceptions-amid-Uncertainty.mp3 Speaking about Decision-making “Much of my thinking about investing has been framed by the study of neuroscience, especially the Nobel prize winning economist Danie …
We are listed as a signatory of the UN-supported PRI
Atlanticomnium has signed up to the United Nations supported Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI). The PRI is an international global network of asset managers, owners and service providers working together to put responsible investment into pra …
Monthly Commentary April
GAM Star Credit Opportunities (EUR) During the month of April, financial markets showed some positive momentum, as reflected by the beginning of a recovery in prices for the securities within our fund. This has been a positive reaction to the support s …
Monthly Commentary May
GAM Star Credit Opportunities (EUR) During the month of May, financial markets showed some positive momentum, due to the fact that economies have been starting to gradually open, as well as the EU coronavirus recovery plan. The European Banking Authori …
Q1 Results: COVID-19 has not derailed the credit story
Article written by Romain Miginiac, published on GAM.com, 05/05/2020 Following the release of Q1 earnings statements, Atlanticomnium’s Romain Miginiac suggests that Covid-19 has not derailed the credit story of European banks. As an investor, is it pos …
Q1 2020 Quarterly Commentary (GBP)
MARKET ENVIRONMENTÂ Markets were challenging during the quarter, driven by the economic ramifications of the Covid-19 outbreak. This has led to a sharp sell-off between the second half of February and the first half of March, which impacted the subordi …
Q1 2020 Quarterly Commentary (EUR)
MARKET ENVIRONMENT Markets were challenging during the quarter, driven by the economic ramifications of the Covid-19 outbreak. This has led to a sharp sell-off between the second half of February and the first half of March, which impacted the subordin …
Q1 2020 Quarterly Commentary (USD)
MARKET ENVIRONMENT Markets were challenging during the quarter, driven by the economic ramifications of the Covid-19 outbreak. This has led to a sharp sell-off between the second half of February and the first half of March, which impacted the subordin …
Analysts keeping close eye on insurers’ hybrid bonds
Romain Miginiac, quoted in an article published on S&P global, 14/04/2020 Recent falls in European insurers’ solvency ratios are a long way from triggering default clauses in certain hybrid bonds they have issued, analysts say, but the uncertainty …
‘Best Buying Opportunity Of The Century’
‘Best Buying Opportunity Of The Century’ For Corporate Bonds. Gregoire Mivelaz, quoted in an article published by Cherry Reynard on Forbes, 14/04/2020. At the start of 2020, corporate bonds were friendless. The income looked meagre and their cap …
Monthly Commentary March
GAM Star Credit Opportunities (EUR) Markets were challenging during the month of March, driven by the economic ramifications of the Covid-19 outbreak. This has led to a sharp sell off during the first half of the month in subordinated debt markets and …
Banks remain resilient.
Banks remain resilient. Gregoire Mivelaz, interviewed by GAM, 06/04/2020 If the global financial crisis (GFC) of 2008 was a stormy period for the economy, then Covid-19 has been a full scale hurricane. The GFC first hit the American housing mark …
Monthly Commentary Mid-March 3.0
Given the extraordinary market conditions that are currently taking place, we wanted to provide you with our latest thoughts regarding fund performance. GAM Star Credit Opportunities (EUR) Prices of subordinated debt continued to correct during the wee …
Monthly Commentary Mid-March 2.0
Given the extraordinary market conditions that are currently taking place, we wanted to provide you with our latest thoughts regarding fund performance. GAM Star Credit Opportunities (EUR – GBP – USD) While prices of subordinated debt remained under pr …
Les gérants de dette bancaire restent confiants malgré la crise
Article paru dans Option Finance – Les gérants de dette bancaire restent confiants malgré la crise. Le marché de la dette bancaire subordonnée, et en particulier celui des «CoCos» prisés par les investisseurs pour leur rendement, est fortement chahuté …
Monthly Commentary Mid-March
Given the extraordinary market conditions that are currently taking place, we wanted to provide you with our latest thoughts regarding fund performance. GAM Star Credit Opportunities (USD) Â We are becoming used to periods of turbulence such as we have …
Impact of Covid-19 on our funds
Impact of Covid-19 on our funds: from a credit standpoint and given current information – credit neutral. Our base case remains that economy weakness arising from the virus should be temporary and front-loaded. In the meantime, this will force central …
Impact of COVID-19 on our funds
Impact of Covid-19 on our funds Impact of Covid-19 on our funds: from a credit standpoint and given current information – credit neutral. Our base case remains that economy weakness arising from the virus should be temporary and front-loaded. In the me …
USD vs EUR performance analysis
The tone in subordinated financial markets was softer in February, reversing the strong sentiment in January. This was mainly driven by volatility from the Coronavirus outbreak and potential repercussions on the economy, with the EUR AT1 CoCo index dow …