Chris Iggo

Chris Iggo

Chief Investment Officer, AXA IM Core (part of BNP Paribas Asset Management)

Bio

Chris Iggo is the Chief Investment Officer for Core Investments and Chair of the AXA IM Investment Institute.

In his role, Chris brings together the insights of the Research, Quant Lab and Responsible Investment teams for the benefit of all portfolio managers across asset classes.

Previously he was the CIO for AXA IM’s fixed income department, as well as Head of Active Fixed Income in Europe and Asia. In this role, Chris oversaw the investment process globally and was responsible for the management of all active teams in Europe and Asia, including the performance and strategy / fund development. Chris initially joined AXA IM as a Senior Strategist before his appointment as Fixed Income CIO in 2008. He assumed additional responsibility of the European and Asian Fixed Income divisions in 2014.

Prior to joining AXA IM, Chris spent five years as Head of Strategy at Cazenove Fund Management. Before that, he spent four years at Barclays Capital, first as Chief US Economist (in New York) and then as Chief European Economist.

Previously, he spent seven years at Chase Manhattan Bank in London and New York as an Economist and Foreign Exchange Strategist. Chris holds both a Master’s and a Bachelor’s degree in Economics from the University of London.

Articles from Chris Iggo

Portfolio perspectives

Nordic high-yield bonds can offer diversification, lower duration and limited volatility

The Nordic high-yield bond market has grown significantly in recent years to about 15% of the European market. Anna-Karin Hempel,…

By Anna-Karin Hempel & other authors

27/08/26

Bangkok

Portfolio perspectives

Mid-year Investment Outlook

At the halfway point in the year, where do the biggest opportunities lie for investors? From the impact of central…

By Chris Iggo & other authors

15/07/26

Front of mind

View from the markets: Fair weather outlook

Increased US share issuance is a sign of equity market exuberance, with investors focused on the exceptional outlook for earnings.…

By Chris Iggo

03/07/26

Portfolio perspectives

Mid-year outlook: Prospects remain upbeat for equity and fixed income investors

By Chris Iggo, Chief Investment Officer, AXA IM Core (part of BNP Paribas Asset Management) and Daniel Morris, Chief Market…

By Chris Iggo & other authors

02/07/26

Portfolio perspectives

Monthly Market Views: Political transitions and market caution

By Daniel Morris, Chief Market Strategist; Chris Iggo, CIO for AXA IM Core (part of BNP Paribas Asset Management; Alessandro…

By Daniel Morris & other authors

02/07/26

Talking Heads Podcast with Jack Stephenson

Portfolio perspectives

US high yield: Resilience against interest rate and spread volatility

The US high yield market has weathered recent market turbulence well, but selectivity is becoming increasingly paramount. Jack Stephenson, Senior…

By Jack Stephenson & other authors

26/06/26