The falls over the past two years in high yield and emerging market debt (‘alternative credit’) credit spreads, along with indications of late-cycle behaviour in the US, has made some investors nervous about allocating to these areas. But should pension schemes reconsider? We discuss attractive qualities of alternative credit and how fund manager Martin Reeves has his whole family invested in high yield.

Read more about the team’s insights here:
http://www.lgim.com/uk/en/insights/our-thinking/client-solutions/broadening-the-universe-the-strategic-case-for-alternative-credit.html

Christy Morrison, Head of Global Fixed Income Distribution
Jonathan Joiner, Solutions Manager
Martin Reeves, Head of Global High Yield

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