Episode 361: Blurring the Lines: How AI Is Redefining Fixed Income Boundaries

Rachel Campbell, Portfolio Manager and Director of Securitized at Income Research and Management, and Kristoff Nelson, CFA, Director of Credit Research at Income Research and Management, join the InsuranceAUM.com podcast to explore how AI is changing the fixed income landscape. The conversation looks at the scale of the data center buildout, where capital is flowing, and how investors are evaluating opportunities across corporate and securitized markets. They also discuss the implications for credit quality, utilities, infrastructure, and portfolio construction as the lines between traditional fixed income sectors continue to blur. From bottom-up security selection to evolving risk frameworks, this episode offers a thoughtful look at how investors can approach one of the market’s most closely watched themes.