Global short duration: a diversifier against AI bond risk
Record levels of new bond issues are being driven by hyperscalers seeking to finance rapid growth. As well as new…
07/10/26
Senior Fixed Income Portfolio Manager
BioNicolas is a Senior Fixed Income Portfolio Manager responsible for managing both global and sterling credit portfolios. He is the lead portfolio manager of the AXA Sterling Credit Short Duration Bond Fund, the AXA Global Short Duration Bond Fund and AXA WF Global Short Duration Bonds Fund. He joined BNP Paribas Asset Management (formerly AXA IM) in 2006.
He holds two Master’s degrees: Diplomacy and International Strategy, London School of Economics; and IT Engineering from Telecom Sud Paris. He is a CFA Charterholder.
Nicolas was featured in the Citywire Euro Stars 2026 and was Fund Manager of the Year in the Sterling Corporate Bond category at the Investment Week Awards 2024. He has also been awarded the FE fundinfo Alpha Manager rating since 2024.
Joined 2006