15 Sep 2021 1 min read

Diversified credit: shortening the time to endgame?

By Jonathan Joiner , Amélie Chowna

We believe diversified credit (or multistrategy credit) can be much more than just a growth asset class. It could help pension schemes to meet their endgame sooner whilst also providing cashflows.

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In this article we explore another use for diversified credit strategies: how allocating to diversified credit can help schemes manage their cashflow requirements whilst also shortening their timeframe for reaching their chosen endgame.

We also touch upon the increased importance of integrating ESG (environmental, social and governance) into these strategies, not only to invest for a better future, but also to help drive investment value in this rapidly changing environment.

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Jonathan Joiner

Senior Solutions Strategy Manager

Don't be surprised if Johnny doesn't look like the photo above. This was taken before the birth of his first child when sleep wasn't deemed a luxury. Beyond running around after his daughter, Johnny loves to travel and eat out. This has led him to invent a new meal, Dinch (dinner/lunch), ideally timed for parents who want to eat out but are conscious of baby's bed time.

Jonathan Joiner

Amélie Chowna

Fixed Income Investment Specialist

Amélie is a Fixed Income Investment Specialist within the Global Fixed Income Team, covering Global Credit and Absolute Return Portfolios. Prior to this, she was a Portfolio Manager for the Global Bond Strategies team, which she joined in 2014 as a Quantitative Analyst. She joined LGIM in 2011 from AXA IM and held a variety of roles within LGIM before joining the Global Fixed Income team. Amelie graduated from ESSEC Business School and holds an MBA. She has been a CFA charterholder since 2015.

Amélie Chowna