Sorin Pirau
Sorin Pirău is a Portfolio Manager on the Emerging Markets Debt Hard Currency (EMD HC) Team at Janus Henderson Investors. Prior to joining the firm in 2022, he was with Danske Bank Asset Management (DBAM) from 2012, first as an analyst and then a portfolio manager on the EMD HC team from 2013 where he contributed toward the launch of the EMD HC strategy that same year.
Sorin received a BSc degree in economic informatics from the Bucharest University of Economic Studies and an MSc in economics from the University of Copenhagen. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation, the CESGA certification and the CFA Institute Certificate in ESG Investing. He is a member of the Principles for Responsible Investment’s Sovereign Debt Advisory Committee and has 12 years of financial industry experience.
Articles Written
JH Explorer in Sri Lanka: The teardrop island wipes away its tears
Following nearly three years beset by economic turmoil, debt default, and political instability, Sri Lanka is on a fresh path under a new leadership.
The Big Exit: Emerging market sovereigns carve a way out of default
Several frontier markets have exited long periods of default and have now embarked on a path of recovery. Innovation in the sovereign debt restructuring architecture can spell opportunities for investors.
JH Explorer in Saudi Arabia: A future beyond petrodollars?
Saudi Arabia has embarked on an ambitious economic transformation programme aimed at propelling the kingdom into a bright, post-oil future.
Market access improving for EM debt issuers
After struggling to access international financing for almost two years, several sub-Saharan African countries are now again enjoying bond market access.
JH Explorer in Tunisia: Sailing through rough seas
Tunisia has defied its detractors for now, but medium-term economic challenges remain.
Behind the scenes: Annual Meetings of the World Bank and IMF seen through the lens of an EM debt investor
Highlights and key insights from the Annual Meetings of the World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund.
JH Explorer in Europe: Keeping watch on the EU’s eastern flank
Hungary, Poland and Romania stand to benefit from the EU’s stimulus package as long as agreed reforms are implemented.