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.
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Divergence creates opportunities in global investment grade in 2025
James Briggs and Tim Winstone explore how active bond investors can position for divergence and uncertainty across economies amid tight credit spreads.
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.
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.