Jay Sivapalan, CFA
Jay Sivapalan is Head of Australian Fixed Interest at Janus Henderson Investors. He manages the Australian fixed interest portfolios and is responsible for formulating interest rate and sector strategies employed within the portfolios and working closely with key fixed interest clients. Jay joined Henderson in 2015 as part of the acquisition of Perennial Fixed Interest, where most recently he was partner and senior portfolio manager. He came to Perennial in 2001, initially heading the quantitative area within the Perennial group before transitioning to the Australian fixed interest team in 2004. Prior to this, he was employed at Mercer, where he performed actuarial consulting work for superannuation clients. Before that, he worked at AXA in an actuarial role.
Jay earned a BCom degree in actuarial and finance from the University of Melbourne. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation and has 26 years of financial industry experience.
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2025 outlook: A brighter start with some bumps along the way…
Jay Sivapalan, Head of Australian Fixed Interest shares the investment outlook for 2025 and identifies the macro themes and opportunities investors should take into consideration as they navigate the future of fixed income.
Tactical Income Fund Webinar
Is the golden age of Fixed Income still ahead – and what does this mean for Australian bond investors? Join Jay Sivapalan, Head of Australian Fixed Interest, as he discusses the implications that rate changes will have on the Australian market, hybrids and consumer slowdown, plus gives an update on our flagship strategies, the Tactical Income and Australian Fixed Interest Funds.
Why the coming downturn is good for credit investors
Jay Sivapalan, Head of Australian Fixed Interest, discusses the current state of credit markets and explores how active management strategies, mixed with nuanced credit investing, can lead to positive returns for investors.
Core Australian Fixed Interest Funds Overview
In this overview, Jay Sivapalan, Head of Australian Fixed Interest, explains the purpose of the Janus Henderson Tactical Income and Australian Fixed Interest Funds, where they fit within a portfolio and how they could be utilised in different economic environments.
Bond markets: Time to get active and defensive portfolios into shape
Jay Sivapalan, Head of Australian Fixed Interest, discusses the current state of bond markets and provides insights on recent market volatility which has the potential to drive significant returns for investors if navigated correctly.
Global Perspectives: Navigating insurance portfolio management
In this episode, Head of Australian Fixed Interest, Jay Sivapalan, and Matthew Bullock, EMEA Head of Portfolio Construction and Strategy, explore the complex field of insurance portfolio management, highlighting the distinct challenges, opportunities, and the critical role of regulatory compliance in shaping investment approaches for Insurers.
Global Perspectives: Connecting with credit
In this episode, Head of Australian Fixed Interest, Jay Sivapalan, and Matthew Bullock, EMEA Head of Portfolio Construction and Strategy, discuss the world of credit, from the current market conditions to the nuanced opportunities and risks that lie ahead.
Global Perspectives: Bonds are back
In this episode, Head of Australian Fixed Interest Jay Sivapalan, and Matt Bullock, EMEA Head of Portfolio Construction and Strategy, discuss why the Australian Fixed Interest market is making a resurgence and where the opportunities are over the next 12 months.
Bond markets: Much ado about duration
Intense discussions about the merits of duration are usually reserved for a select few bond market enthusiasts with less than average social attributes; the type that’s not likely to be at a weekend party. Yet today, almost every investor has something to say about this age-old topic.
Can the bond market help solve the housing affordability crisis?
Housing affordability has reached critical levels across many cities across the world. While there is no simple answer to this complex challenge, fixed income assets, including sustainability bonds and sustainability-linked loans, offer game-changing potential.
Five sustainable investing myths busted
While sustainable investing is gaining popularity, misconceptions are keeping some investors on the sidelines. Below we address some of the most common myths.
2023 outlook: Australian Fixed Interest
Jay Sivapalan, Head of Australian Fixed Interest, discusses the recent financial crises across SVB and Credit Suisse.