CPD: Bulls, Bears and Investments
CPD: Bulls, Bears and Investments podcast series.
We understand that it’s not always easy to find time out of your busy schedules to go to conferences, or watch videos at your desks or even while you are commuting to and from work.
We have therefore launched this podcast series for current topics that you may find useful, quoting some of our most experienced investment experts and fund managers.
How can you listen to these podcasts, right here, right now?
- AXA IM’s website – works on mobile, tablets and desktops
- iTunes – download the ‘CPD: Bulls, Bears and Investments podcast series’ application
- Soundcloud
Podcast 1 - The dangers of having ‘too much’ debt in the economy - Introduction
As we approach the tenth anniversary of the crash of global banking giant Lehman Brothers, what are the lessons we can learn from the past? Presenters Hardeep and Nick discuss if global debt hitting a trillion dollar high this year is sign that things are only getting worse; while AXA Investment Managers’ Chris Iggo looks at the future of fixed income and why he imagines another debt crisis is not too far away.
To read the podcast transcript, click here.
Podcast 2 - Bulls, Bears, and Bonds: Answering the ‘common questions’ about bonds
Bonds are not the easiest asset class to decipher. With interest rates on the rise, it isn’t surprising that some investors are wary of the fact that the environment for generating bond returns is a lot tougher. With this in mind, we are going back to the basics on this podcast, to try and provide some much needed answers to the most common misconceptions surrounding this asset class today.
To read the podcast transcript, click here.
Active Management
With passive funds becoming increasingly popular due to their low-cost nature, what are the benefits of investing in active funds?
Beyond bond basics
Traditionally, investors have used bonds as an equity hedge, but can they be more exciting?
Real Estate
Despite the lack of liquidity, commercial real estate can act as a hedge against inflation and provide long-term growth of value.
Smart Beta
With a combination of both characteristics of passive and active investing, how could investors benefit from Smart Beta products?
Volatility
How can market volatility shake up future returns from investments and how can different approaches mitigate its impact?
Akademia
Catch up on your structured CPD training by watching videos of experts from all over the asset management industry