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Monthly Commentary February
GAM Star Credit Opportunities (USD) Despite a strong start to the month, the last week of February was marked by strong ‘risk-off’ sentiment activity due to negative headlines on the Covid-19 coronavirus. The fund was not immune as reflected by a negat …
Discos – More Positive Catalysts to Come
 Executive Summary Prices of Discounted Perpetual FRNs (Floating Rate Notes) have recovered since H2 2019, fueled by several positive catalyst events and there is scope for further price appreciation, in our view Upside potential for bondholders from …
Subordinated Debt – an Attractive Asset Class
SUBORDINATED DEBT – AN ATTRACTIVE ASSET CLASS Executive Summary  Since the global financial crisis (GFC) new regulations obliged banks and insurers to strengthen their balance sheets by increasing and maintaining high levels of capital The financial s …
Environmental, Social And Governance (Esg) Approach
As delegated investment advisor of the GAM Star Credit Opportunities Funds*, we at Atlanticomnium have a fiduciary duty to act in the best long-term interests of our clients and their beneficiaries by seeking to protect and enhance their economic inter …
Monthly Commentary January
GAM Star Credit Opportunities (USD) During the fourth quarter of 2019, financial markets enjoyed a positive trend, as reflected by the performance of the fund. Spreads on financials’ subordinated debt tightened during the quarter. The year ended …
AT1 CoCos of Strong European Banks
AT1 CoCos of strong European banks offer an attractive pick-up and a good risk-reward because intense regulation over the past years meaningfully de-risked European banks, which now hold more and better capital and are ultimately better equipped to han …
GAM Star Credit Opp; Super Attractive new Santander Bond
Banco Santander came to the market with a new AT1 CoCo in EUR – which came at a very attractive coupon of 4.375% or spread of around 450bps – and very cheap compared to existing bonds. The bond is callable in January 2026 (non-call 6) after which the c …