How to Cheat and Beat the AA Index: Intro to FABNs

Summary

Tune into the latest episode of “Know More. Risk Better” where host Zachary Griffiths, and Head of Insurance Josh Esterov, CFA give an overview of the funding agreement-backed notes (FABNs) market, the hot start to the year for FABN issuance, and dive into how FABNs can act as a “cheat code” for investors in high quality fixed income looking to outperform the ‘AA’ or even ‘A’ indices. They also discuss how FABNs provide benefits for both issuers (life insurers) and investors. A must-listen for investment professionals looking to find ways to pick up spread/yield within the highest quality rating buckets of corporate credit.

Analysts

Zachary Griffiths, CFA
Head of IG & Macro Strategy

Josh Esterov, CFA
Head of Insurance

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