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FICC Focus offers the latest market views on interest rates, corporate bonds, emerging market debt, commodities, and currencies by Bloomberg Intelligence analysts.

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“If there are things in your business that need to get done, but they’re pretty low risk, this is a great place to start because it has a very attractive risk-reward payout,” says Rob Slater, CEO and founder of Cognitive Credit, reflecting on one of ... more

Policy rates will likely be cut three times in 2026, with the 10-year yield between 4-4.5%, says Stephen Dover, chief market strategist at Franklin Templeton. Dover is joined by BI chief US rates strategist Ira Jersey and senior US and Canada rates s... more

“Everyone we compete with, other CEOs of asset managers, credit asset managers that I talk to, are hyper-focused on making sure that there's not another cockroach running around in their portfolio,” says Steve Ketchum, CEO and founder of Sound Point ... more

Credit is tight, though it’s fared better in 2025 than rates and equities through many crises across the globe — France, tariffs, Fed concerns and Britain’s doubtful fiscal health. In this episode of the Credit Crunch podcast, host Mahesh Bhimalingam... more

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Recent Guests

Rob Slater
CEO and founder of Cognitive Credit
Cognitive Credit
Episode: Credit Crunch: Where AI Fits With Cognitive Credit’s Rob Slater
Stephen Dover
Chief Market Strategist at Franklin Templeton
Franklin Templeton
Episode: Macro Matters: Global Asset Allocation With Stephen Dover
Steve Ketchum
managing partner, CEO, and CIO of Sound Point Capital
Sound Point Capital
Episode: Credit Crunch: Sound Point's Steve Ketchum on Credit's Revolution
Samuel Sibony
Portfolio manager in the Global Credit Opportunities Fund and a specialist in subordinated debt with experience at Algebris and Barclays.
Algebris
Episode: Credit Crunch: Credit Clubs, Sovereign Crises, AT1s vs. Hybrids
Ranesh Ramanathan
Partner and Co-Head of the Global Capital Solutions Practice at Aiken
Aiken
Episode: Credit Crunch: Akin’s Ramanathan on Capital Solutions
Tuck Hardie
Managing Director in Houlihan Lokey's Financial Restructuring Group.
Houlihan Lokey
Episode: State of Distressed Debt: Houlihan Lokey’s Tuck Hardie Is Back
Matthew Glazier
Co-head of Global Derivative Trading at Prudential
Prudential
Episode: All Options Considered: Bloomberg Volatility Forum NYC 2025, Part II
Bob Elliott
Co-founder, CEO and CIO of Unlimited
Unlimited
Episode: All Options Considered: Bloomberg Volatility Forum NYC 2025, Part II
Jeff Blazek
Co-CIO of Neuberger Berman
Neuberger Berman
Episode: All Options Considered: Bloomberg Volatility Forum NYC 2025, Part II

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 143 ratings
  • Review

    Too much of the host. Difficult to understand and not interested in his view. Should emphasize the guest more.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    ncciai12
    United States6 months ago
  • Learn things

    Appreciate the views shared in interviews and event reviews. Always learning more intracacies of various FI segments.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Forty Acres
    United Statesa year ago
  • Good pad Kaz

    Well done on municipal bonds

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BillyJeffyWatty
    United States4 years ago

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Credit Crunch: Credit Clubs, Sovereign Crises, AT1s vs. Hybrids
Q: How are you guys thinking about subordinated debt risk now?
The market is tight and expensive overall, but there are pockets of relative cheapness in subordinated debt.
Credit Crunch: Akin’s Ramanathan on Capital Solutions
Q: What challenges have you faced in promoting capital solutions?
The biggest challenge has been internal and external uptake, as many clients are skeptical of adopting innovative investment strategies over traditional methods.
Credit Crunch: Akin’s Ramanathan on Capital Solutions
Q: What are capital solutions?
Capital solutions involve creative financing strategies that adapt to a company's needs, often used when traditional methods are insufficient.
Credit Crunch: Akin’s Ramanathan on Capital Solutions
Q: Could you describe your journey to Aiken?
I joined Bain Capital in 2008, which was a significant year in the financial sector and saw the company evolve amidst turmoil, moving from a buy-low sell-high strategy to a multi-strategy alternative capital provider.
All Options Considered: Bloomberg Volatility Forum NYC 2025
Q: What keeps you up at night?
Long-term structural inflation and the unreliability of fixed income as a defender of portfolios.

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This series features in-depth discussions around market dynamics, including insights on interest rates, corporate bonds, and emerging market debt. Analysts provide expert commentary on current economic conditions, market pressures, and specific investment strategies, exploring the implications of various factors such as inflation, geopolitical risks, and monetary policy adjustments. Notable discussions revolve around the resilience of credit markets, trends in municipal bonds, and opportunities in the real estate sector, providing listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the complexities within the financial landscape. The unique selling point of this series lies in its blend of expert analysis and practical insights useful for finan... more

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