Jim Schaeffer

Jim Schaeffer, global head of leveraged finance at Aegon Asset Management, shares insights on recent market volatility and its impact on M&A and dividend recaps. He discusses the challenges posed by fluctuating interest rates and the Federal Reserve's inflation management. Schaeffer highlights the growing trend of liability management as companies seek liquidity in a high-interest environment, plus the dynamics of the leveraged loan market. He also touches on predictions regarding corporate bankruptcies amidst economic uncertainty.