Columbia Threadneedle Investments

12 December 2022
Bullish on bonds in 2023
Bullish on bonds in 2023

The next 12 months are poised to be a comeback year for fixed income, says Gene Tannuzzo, with a focus on quality and credit selection critical to achieving the desired outcomes.

2 December 2022
Food security challenges put spotlight on sustainable transition
Food security challenges put spotlight on sustainable transition

For many around the world, 2022 has seen a dramatic rise in food prices. This has been caused by the compounding effects of climate change, supply chain interruptions linked to the Covid-19 pandemic, trade disruptions and rising energy prices resulting from the war in Ukraine.

30 November 2022
High yield enters unchartered waters
High yield enters unchartered waters

Higher inflation and interest rates are unknowns for the high yield bond market, but with inflation far above US and European 2% targets central banks are having to raise rates.

3 November 2022
Five challenges for net zero investing
Five challenges for net zero investing

Reaching net zero is critically important, but it is not easy. Here we set out five challenges we have identified so far as we move from commitment to implementation.

3 November 2022
The power of historical context
The power of historical context

Are we really living in abnormally volatile times? Is the negative sentiment in markets extreme or warranted? Investment Trusts.

3 October 2022
An unusual backdrop
An unusual backdrop

There is a lot to ponder as a portfolio manager today. Expansionary fiscal initiatives from the new Chancellor, Kwasi Kwarteng, have heightened worries about a further widening of the already huge UK current account deficit, Sterling has set a new all-time low against the US dollar and the International Monetary Fund, in a very unusual move, has advised the UK government that its November budget presents an early opportunity to “re-evaluate” the new tax measures.

4 August 2022
Adviser Edge On the Road
Adviser Edge On the Road

Wondering what the FCA Consumer Duty is all about? Or looking for a refresher on the use of trusts in estate and inheritance tax planning? Join us at one of our seminars across the UK in September and November. Paul Lucas and Graham Finlay will be running in-depth and interactive sessions with plenty of time for questions. 2.5 hours structured CPD available.

24 June 2022
UK is a rich seam to mine ... and not just in commodities
UK is a rich seam to mine ... and not just in commodities

It’s been a volatile start to 2022, with the conflict in Ukraine creating huge disruption in oil markets, and adding to ongoing pressures seen in markets, but the UK is about much more than just commodities (and banks)

1 April 2022
Responsible investment: themes to look out for in 2022
Responsible investment: themes to look out for in 2022

Responsible investment issues tend to have a long time horizon. However, we have identified key issues and opportunities we expect will drive change in the coming year.

1 February 2022
Investment Outlook 2022 with William Davies
Investment Outlook 2022 with William Davies

William Davies, Deputy Global CIO looks at the outlook for equities, fixed income and fiscal and monetary policies in the coming year

6 January 2022
Changing monetary environment sets the backdrop for a year of change in 2022
Changing monetary environment sets the backdrop for a year of change in 2022

2022 will be marked by a role-reversal in monetary policy: crisis support, stimulus and spending replaced by recovery, repair, reduced fiscal stimulus and a return towards “normal”.

4 January 2022
Outlook 2022: a year of considerable change
Outlook 2022: a year of considerable change

Deputy Global CIO and CIO EMEA, William Davies, talks about what the coming year might bring for companies, markets and fiscal policy.

3 January 2022
Less bezzle, more sparkle in the UK!
Less bezzle, more sparkle in the UK!

Why investing in UK equities in 2021 began to feel a little less lonely.

3 January 2022
Fixed income: from recovery to expansion
Fixed income: from recovery to expansion

Gene Tannuzzo talks about an expectation that 2022 will see the market narrative transition to the traditional expansionary phase of the business cycle, and we round up the Macro/Government Bonds, Investment Grade and High Yield spheres

3 January 2022
Asset Allocation 2021/22: review and outlook
Asset Allocation 2021/22: review and outlook

Toby Nangle, Global Head of Asset Allocation, runs the rule over asset class performance in 2021, before turning his attention to the year ahead and looking at the inflationary and fiscal and monetary headwinds that could impact market performance.

30 November 2021
European power price surges
European power price surges

European energy markets have been hitting the headlines, with rocketing electricity costs and escalating geopolitical spats, while energy supply retailers in the UK are failing on a daily basis.

20 September 2021
Committing to zero carbon real estate
Committing to zero carbon real estate

Our UK Real Estate strategy to reach net zero by 2050 addresses a major source of risk for commercial property investors and aims to deliver better outcomes for all stakeholders

20 September 2021
Credit Threads #1: Financial conditions
Credit Threads #1: Financial conditions

In the very first episode of our new fixed income podcast, Credit Threads, our bond specialists discuss how central banks respond to financial conditions, how they impact fixed income investing and how fund managers factor financial conditions into their decision-making.

20 September 2021
In Credit Weekly Snapshot – September 2021
In Credit Weekly Snapshot – September 2021

Our fixed income team provide their weekly snapshot of market events.

20 September 2021
Cats, rivers & regulation: the lowdown on Chinese equities
Cats, rivers & regulation: the lowdown on Chinese equities

Natasha Ebtehadj looks at the country from an equity investment perspective following a for-profit ban in education companies and increased regulation around its tech giants.