In an uncertain global economy one prediction on which market participants are in unanimous agreement is the prospect of rate cuts in developed markets. Money market funds provide a valuable resource to investors throughout economic cycles, ensuring preservation of...
This time last year, we noted the disruption and uncertainty markets faced throughout 2022, as a decade-long, low-interest rate policy regime ended abruptly and fears of a recession loomed. Fast forward, and 2023 has been no less ‘interesting’ a...
How does one select a money market fund manager? Is it who offers the best rates, a manager linked to a relationship bank, a manager NOT linked to a relationship bank or the one with the easiest onboarding process?...
Bank collapses in March 2023 brought the importance of credit analysis into sharp focus. Here, learn the fundamentals of bank credit analysis, which – when combined with investment guidelines – will offer a best-practice approach to mitigating credit risk...
Recent turmoil in the banking sector, with the collapse of several banks in the US and Europe, has shone a spotlight on two key areas of risk for treasurers – liquidity and credit risk. Why? Investments in short-term credit...
With the appropriate credit strategy, an Ultra Short Duration Bond Fund (USBF) can provide investors additional yield potential and diversification opportunities with relatively low level of additional volatility. Following on from the introductory article in the USBF series, this...
Regulators and other bodies in a number of markets – most notably in Europe and the United States – are in the process of reviewing the rules under which money market funds (MMFs) operate. In Europe, this is part...
When treasurers are able to look down the credit quality spectrum and further out in terms of maturity, Ultra Short Duration Bond Funds may present a viable solution. USBF strategies provide investors additional yield potential, with relatively low level...
Jonathan Curry reviews what 2022 has meant to treasurers in terms of sustainability, markets and regulation, and looks ahead to what 2023 has in store.
Jonathan Curry advises treasurers to bolster their due diligence procedures by looking beyond the norm, and highlights new investment opportunities as well as the innovations in green investments and the ESG space.
