In this 15 minute discussion, our Senior Market Strategist David Jamieson will discuss interest rates, inflation, z-spreads, real yields and other news.

Global central banks are now fully on hold as economic data trends lower. How long will monetary policy be on the sidelines?

Join Senior Portfolio Manager, Bonnie Abdul Aziz, as she reviews recent developments within fixed income and offers her outlook for the asset class.

Historically, fixed income investors have been less focused on corporate engagement than equity investors. At Insight, we believe that fixed income investors have a responsibility to engage with companies. This document looks at how Insight conducts proprietary environmental, social and governance (ESG) research that supports direct engagement with companies.

In rates markets we expect no hikes in the US over the next 12 months. Economic data, particularly manufacturing indicators, are of increasing concern in Europe. The outlook for the UK surrounding Brexit remains uncertain and Japanese yields will likely be held back by global challenges.

After a prolonged period of convergence following the global financial crisis, monetary policy divergence between the US and other major economies has returned.

For many investors, deciding whether to invest in European investment grade corporate bonds represents something of a conundrum.

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

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.

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.

We invite you to join Portfolio Manager, Oliver Williams and Analyst Simon Cooke, as they review recent developments within emerging market debt and offer an outlook for the asset class.

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

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

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.