Fixed Income

The turbulent start to 2025 has sent many investors seeking alternatives to US assets, but in our view European fixed income can offer more than just diversification.

Softer US economic data means the pressures on UST yields now look more balanced, but headlines around President Trump’s pick for the next Fed chair are just one reason investors should expect rates volatility to continue.

Last week marked another record-breaking year for the securitisation industry as over 5,500 market participants gathered in Barcelona for the annual Global ABS conference, surpassing last year’s attendance and reflecting the growing momentum across both public asset-backed securities (ABS) and private asset-backed finance (ABF) markets.

While tariffs have done meaningful damage to the economic outlook and raised volatility in rates markets, the softening of the US stance has restored confidence in credit returns for 2025.

Partner, Co-Head of Investment Grade, Gordon Shannon hosted a webinar on Tuesday 3 June 2025 where he provides insights into the key macroeconomic themes shaping fixed income markets and how these factors influence the fund’s positioning.

The question for investors now is how much of the macro risk remains, and how well that risk is being reflected in asset valuations.

April was one of the most volatile months across financial markets in recent memory, triggered by President Trump’s sweeping tariff announcement on April 2.

TwentyFour Asset Management has expanded its offering with the launch of a new asset-backed finance (ABF) fund.

After a chaotic week in global markets following the tariffs announced by President Trump on April 2, at time of writing (April 10) investors are left to contemplate 125% tariffs on China, a baseline 10% on the rest of the world, 25% on auto imports and a 90-day pause on more punitive rates.

TwentyFour Income Fund Limited ("TFIF" or "the Company") announces a record balancing dividend and dividends totaling 11.07 pence for the full year to 31 March 2025.

President Trump’s tariffs have sparked a global sell-off across risk assets, and we expect markets to remain volatile in the short-term given the implications for the global economy.

While much of the focus in private credit has been on direct lending, Significant Risk Transfer (SRT) is emerging as a compelling alternative. What began as a regulatory tool is now gaining traction with a growing investor base, as banks look to optimise capital and issuance reaches record highs.