The reduction was more pronounced at shorter maturities for both curves. Year on year inflation continues to fall and September RPI inflation came in at 1.7% while RPI inflation stood at 2.7%. Interest rate cuts are expected by the market, with a total 50bps cut expected over the two Bank of England meetings to year end. Over the quarter, non-financials corporate credit spreads have increased modestly albeit remaining at historic lows (note the z-spread shown is versus swaps).
AlphaReal reaches £5 billion AUM and secures two senior hires as business grows
AlphaReal, the specialist real assets investment manager has seen its assets under management grow to reach the significant milestone of £5 billion, as the business continues to build for the long-term.