Pierre Ceyrac

In the last Bond Voyage edition of 2025, we examine the vast amounts of capital being deployed to build new high-capacity data centres and how the expenditure is being funded in the bond markets.

In 2024, we outlined our view on the most important public-policy interventions to unlock private investment in the low-carbon economy. In this update, we take stock of policy developments since, and look ahead to 2026 and beyond.

Our society, economies and financial systems are embedded in nature, not external to it. This paper sets out the actions we are taking to understand nature-related risks and opportunities to deliver outcomes that meet our clients’ needs, and to support nature-related global goals.

Discover why purposeful run-on is emerging as a credible alternative to buyout for well-funded defined benefit (DB) pension schemes – and how it can unlock long-term value while keeping clients' needs at the centre.

Significant shifts in the defined benefit (DB) pension schemes landscape mean that as schemes mature, trustees and sponsors now face a broader spectrum of strategic choices. We explain why the choice between buyout and run-on is no longer binary.

Market and economic trends are challenging the idea that emerging market (EM) bonds should trade at a discount to developed economy debt.

Chief UK economist, Vasileios Gkionakis, gives his initial reaction to Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ Budget, offers an assessment of the state of the economy and public sector finances, and outlines what it might mean for interest rates and sterling-denominated assets.

It's not just the Magnificent Seven who have been benefitting from the AI investment boom.

Global equity income portfolio manager Richard Saldanha explains why investors need to tune out the endless stream of headlines to focus on what's within their control.

Having crunched the data, our private markets research team looks at how evolving macro conditions are impacting private debt returns.

The newly launched Aviva Investors’ Social Value Label recognises quality practice in the construction supply chain. It will be awarded to contractors who deliver social value when building commercial real estate.

This month’s Bond Voyage looks at the Bulk Purchase Annuity (BPA) market in the UK – the quiet market making loud moves.

Financial flows shall be “consistent with low greenhouse-gas emissions and climate-resilient development”, according to Article 2.1.c of the Paris Agreement. Yet most finance continues to flow to business as usual. How can this change?

This month’s chart looks at the strong performance of gold compared to equities so far in 2025. Has it gone too far, or does it still hold value?

In this article, the first of a two‑part series, members of our liquidity team explore cash trends in a rapidly evolving financial landscape for corporate treasurers.

In the third of our global equity sector hub discussions, Joanna Tucka, healthcare sector hub lead, and Richard Saldanha, global equity portfolio manager, explore why all is not doom and gloom in healthcare.