A buy-in may actually make it more difficult to achieve a buy-out. We explain why by comparing different de-risking options using a wider range of considerations. Also, Hamish Watson explains why ScottishPower chose not to conduct a buy-in.

Global monetary policy converged as developed market central banks opted to defer plans for tightening. Uncertainties around slowing global growth and multiple government policy issues remain in focus for money markets.

Key issues for investors this year include the softening macro outlook and diverging monetary policy, shifting risks and opportunities in global credit markets, and the evolution of cashflow and liability-driven investment approaches.

The market is currently pricing in three hikes over the next 2.5 years, which is broadly in line with our forecast.

As we head into 2019, we have moved from an underweight to a neutral duration position in Germany as we have lowered our core German bund yield forecasts.

After a difficult year for most asset classes, with a backdrop of rising US bond yields and escalating tensions over global trade, we share our thoughts on some of the major issues for investors as we move into 2019.

Discover the latest insights from our investment professionals as they plot a course through global investment markets.

A recent fear for high yield investors has been the prospect of normalising interest rate policy in developed markets. We outline the value of a flexible approach to high yield investment and the various strategies that can be undertaken to protect against rising interest rates.

This is an opportunity to hear from Matt Merritt, Head of Multi-Asset Strategy Team, and Mike Ford, Portfolio Manager, who will update you on our views about the evolving economic and market environment and outline how these developments are shaping your diversified growth.

Join our Fixed Income webinar to hear an overview of key economic topics and investment themes.

Fixed income investors are sharpening their focus on the sustainability risks of individual countries. We believe investing effectively in sovereign debt requires analysis of environmental, social and governance (ESG) matters. We complement our research with a proprietary model to help us better understand country ESG risks across our bond portfolios.

Insight was delighted to welcome investment consultants on 27 September 2018 to discuss its approach to fixed income and environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues. Here we offer highlights of the discussion, alongside selected questions and answers from the day.

In this short film we share key aspects of our differentiated approach to responsible investment.

Fixed income investors are sharpening their focus on countries' sustainability risks. We believe effective sovereign debt investment requires in-depth analysis of ESG matters, and our proprietary model aims to help us better understand ESG risks at the country level across our portfolios.