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Summary
Join us for a webinar series on fixed income investments, where industry experts will delve into the essential aspects of this critical asset class. We will explore trends, performance, outlooks, and tools to provide a comprehensive understanding of the current fixed income landscape. Whether you're a seasoned investment professional or a newcomer to the field, this webinar series will offer valuable knowledge and practical strategies to enhance your workflow and decision-making in the fixed income arena.
At the start of 2024, bond yields reached levels not seen since the post-financial crisis era. This combination of high initial yields and the prospect of potential rate cuts painted a promising picture for fixed-income investments in 2024. However, despite these encouraging signals, the performance has been mixed so far this year.
Given current volatility is likely to continue, fixed income investors must closely monitor market conditions to identify the optimal mix of asset classes in order to make informed investment decisions. Join us for an upcoming webinar on fixed income for investment managers, where we will explore a variety of topics, including:
- Reviewing the performance of fixed income securities this year and an outlook on what’s to come.
- Utilizing Government, Sovereign, Agency and Corporates (GSAC) securities content in the S&P Capital IQ Pro platform to gain insights into bond market performance, risk, and trends.
- Analyzing financial indicators, credit ratings, and bond prices to evaluate the credit risk and potential returns of corporate bonds.
Moderator
S&P Global Market Intelligence
Charlie Bovard
Digital Engagement & Training Lead - Product Management
Charlie is currently the Digital Engagement & Training Lead on our CIQ Solutions Business Development team, supporting Capital Markets clients in the Americas. Prior to his role within the product organization, he was a Senior Program Specialist on our Customer Experience and Marketing team. Charlie started his career with S&P on the Client Develop team supporting both Capital IQ and Capital IQ Pro platforms. He received his undergraduate degree from Washington and Lee University in Virginia.
Speakers
Nicholas Godec, CFA, CAIA, CIPM
Head of Fixed Income Tradeable & Private Markets
Nick Godec is Head of Fixed Income Tradables & Private Markets at S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P DJI).
Nick Godec is Head of Fixed Income Tradables & Private Markets at S&P Dow Jones Indices (S&P DJI). With extensive fixed income and credit market index experience, Nick leads S&P DJI’s global fixed income tradables business, which includes key investable indices in the global bond markets. Key tradable indices Nick covers include the CDX and iTraxx indices and CMBX, as well as tradable use cases of iBoxx indices, such as Standardized iBoxx Total Return Swaps and futures. Nick also spearheads S&P DJI’s private markets initiatives, including the collaboration with Cambridge Associates Benchmarks and the development of new private market indices. Nick regularly publishes commentaries and white papers and speaks at webinars and conferences on key developments in the fixed income market. Previously, Nick was a Product Manager at IHS Markit covering the company’s tradable indices, including OTC and exchange-listed derivatives and the development of indices for exchange-traded funds. Before joining IHS Markit, Nick was an index research analyst at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, which is now a part of the Intercontinental Exchange. Nick is a CFA charterholder, a CAIA charterholder, and holds a Certificate in Investment Performance Measurement (CIPM) as well as the CFA Institute Certificate in ESG Investing. Nick has an MBA from Columbia Business School, graduating with Dean's Honors, as well as a bachelor’s degree from Columbia University. In his spare time, Nick enjoys reading and writing, skiing, playing tennis, basketball, and will never say no to a game of table tennis.
S&P Global Market Intelligence
Nicholas Ephraim
S&P Global Market Intelligence
Director, Sell-Side Data & Research
Nick is currently an Associate Director on our CIQ Solutions Business Development team, supporting Capital Markets clients in the Americas. Prior to his role within the product organization, he was a Relationship Manager for Investment Management clients. Nick started his career with S&P on the Client Development team supporting strategic accounts. He received his undergraduate degree from SUNY New Paltz and MBA from Baruch College's Zicklin School of Business in NYC.
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Joanne Lam
S&P Global Ratings
Associate Director, Credit Solutions Market Development
Joanne is an Associate Director in the Credit Solutions business at S&P Global Market Intelligence, based in London. Her responsibilities include market development, go-to-market and strategy activities for Credit Solutions offerings in Europe.
Joanne is an Associate Director in the Credit Solutions business at S&P Global Market Intelligence, based in London. Her responsibilities include market development, go-to-market and strategy activities for Credit Solutions offerings in Europe.
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