The future of AT1s: “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it”

05 January 2026 | Romain Miginiac

The European Central Bank’s latest recommendations have rekindled debate over Additional Tier 1 (AT1) bonds. While authorities may question AT1s’ effectiveness in absorbing losses in times of market stress, legislative practicalities and the need to maintain AT1s’ market viability could limit the scope for change. With significant reforms unlikely, investors may instead focus on managing volatility, risk and opportunity in an environment of historically tight spreads in AT1 Contingent Convertible Bonds.

EMD’s Gravity Shift: Why investors are pulling ‘satellite’ emerging market debt into the core of portfolios

19 December 2025 | Philip Meier

A return to inflows and strong performance in 2025 reflect how emerging market debt has refined its role, moving from a niche satellite allocation to become a core portfolio component. While developed market government bonds labour amid fiscal strain and supply pressures, strong fundamentals, central bank credibility and attractive real yields are opening investors’ eyes to the long-term opportunities in emerging market bonds.

Methane under Fire: How the EU’s bold regulations aim to confront supercharged emissions

16 December 2025 | Joel Gubb

Four years after the European Commission’s initial communication on the matter, the EU Methane Regulation finally came into force on 4 August 2024. It is the world’s first legally binding standard aimed at reducing methane emissions, with its primary focus being the energy sector (crude oil, natural gas and coal).

Fed fractures deepen, despite Powell's "Three and See" cut

11 December 2025 | Julian Howard

The Fed’s latest rate cut was widely expected and pleased markets. But with inflation running a full 1% above target and policymaker dissent growing ahead of Chair Powell’s departure, fiscal strains and stubborn long-term rates are clouding the outlook.