James Briggs, ACA, CFA
James Briggs is a Portfolio Manager on the Corporate Credit Team at Janus Henderson Investors. James joined Henderson in 2005 as a credit analyst and was named a portfolio manager in 2010. Prior to this, he was a credit analyst with BlueBay Asset Management and a high-yield analyst with Invesco Asset Management.
James graduated with a BA degree (Hons) in philosophy from University College London. He is a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation. He has 26 years of financial industry experience.
Articles Written
Calm after the storm: Finding value in global investment grade credit
Volatility has subsided, and corporate credit valuations have somewhat recovered. We consider how to assess value and weigh up opportunities in investment grade credit.
Get Britain building again: housing associations key to delivery of Labour’s promise
Labour’s promise to deliver 1.5m homes over five years is set to boost housing associations, but dispersion within the sector is set to increase.
Quick view: European elections shift prospects for French banks and utilities
The French President’s surprise calling of a snap election in response to a stronger showing from the far right in the European election has driven volatility in French bonds. Hear from Janus Henderson’s credit team on whether this represents an opportunity or risk.
Global Investment Grade Credit: an attractive runway into 2024
The outlook for global investment grade credit is attractive but some caution may be required, says Portfolio Manager James Briggs.
Fixed maturity bond portfolios: Harvesting income opportunities
Harvesting the income opportunities within fixed income
Fixed maturity bond portfolios: Is it time to lock in income?
Why now might offer an opportune time to lock in income.
Janus Henderson Corporate Debt Index
The Corporate Debt Index is a long-term study into trends in company indebtedness around the world, the investment opportunities this provides and the risks it presents.
Fixed maturity bond portfolios – time to lock in income?
Why now might offer an opportune time to lock in income.
Soft or hard landing: does it matter for investment grade bonds?
Does an economic soft or hard landing matter for investment grade bonds?