The Manager Mix – Fixed Income: Anthony Kirkham of Western Asset
In this new episode of The Manager Mix, host Laura Dew speaks to Anthony Kirkham, head of Asia-Pacific investment management at Western Asset to delve into everything fixed income in a world of rising interest rates.
Listen as they discuss:
- The investment philosophy behind Western Asset’s fixed income funds
- Why active management is valuable in fixed income
- The challenges of fixed income investing versus equities
- Lessons learnt in his 30+ year career
- His outlook for interest rate movements across the globe
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