In Credit Weekly Snapshot – July 2023

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

Pulling the plug on privatised water?

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The resignation of Thames Water’s chief executive triggered speculation about nationalisation of the company. We explain why we don’t think that’s likely.

European Utilities: as good as it gets…

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Explaining why we’ve improved the European Utilities sector fundamental score from Neutral to Positive.

A unique lens on banks and net zero

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How are financial institutions embracing the energy transition and managing climate change risks, and what are the opportunities presented by the decarbonisation process?

Through the windshield: rate hikes and borrowing costs for investment grade companies

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The impact of rate hikes and borrowing costs on investment grade companies

In Credit Weekly Snapshot – June 2023

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

Andrew Dewar

Andrew Dewar

Andrew Dewar is a portfolio manager in the Investment Grade Credit team at Columbia Threadneedle Investments.

Residential and datacentres – European investment grade credit

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Finding the right locations in European real estate credit. Any why residential and datacentres look attractive.

In Credit Weekly Snapshot – May 2023

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

Under pressure – European real estate credit

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Europe’s real estate sector has been under pressure since mid-2021. What’s behind its struggles and where can we find attractive credit opportunities?