M&G's Jim Leaviss on three decades in bonds: 'An incredible puzzle’, scary times and embracing the arts

Following the news that M&G Investments’ CIO of fixed income Jim Leaviss is leaving the group after 27 years to study for an MA in the History of Art, Investment Week editor-in-chief Katrina Lloyd talks to the manager about his career, educating investors and why successful new entrants must “live and breathe bonds”.

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Partner Insight: Markets hold steady amid uncertainty

Mike Riddell, portfolio manager of Fidelity Strategic Bond Fund, provides an overview of the macroeconomic environment and outlines his views across the strategy’s main alpha sources. Despite geopolitical tensions and economic concerns, market sentiment remains resilient, with short-lived volatility spikes and credit spreads rallying in recent weeks. Against this backdrop, he highlights why his highest conviction forex position is a short US dollar against a basket of emerging market currencies.

Mike Riddell, portfolio manager of Fidelity Strategic Bond Fund

22 July 2025 • 5 min read