Christopher Mey, CFA
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Christopher Mey, CFA

Head of Emerging Market Debt

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Head of EM Debt since 2024 and EM Corporate Credit since 2022, Chris joined Candriam in March 2017 as a Senior Portfolio Manager based in London and specializing in EM Corporate Bonds. Chris lead-manages or co-manages Candriam’s main emerging market debt strategies. 

Previously, Chris was a Director with Union Bancaire Privee’s Emerging Market Fixed Income Team, where he was responsible for covering Asian Credit Markets. Chris spent eight years at F&C Investments, where he was on the Global High Yield Desk before joining the Emerging Market Debt Team in 2012 where he was a fund manager for Emerging Market Corporate Bonds.  

Chris holds an MA in International Financial Analysis from Newcastle University as well as a BA (Hons) Degree in Accounting and Finance from Newcastle University. Chris is a CFA Charterholder, and a CFA Certificate in ESG Investing. 

Discover the latest articles by Christopher Mey, CFA

Outlook 2025, Christopher Mey, Paulo Salazar

Is China ready for another Trump fight?

With Donald Trump returning to the White House in 2025, his second term is likely to see a resurgence of tariffs and export restrictions among other things, raising concerns about China's ability to withstand a resurgence of 'America First' policies.
Q&A, Christopher Mey, Nikolay Menteshashvili

Unlocking opportunities: a guide to investing in emerging market corporate debt

In a constantly-evolving global environment, emerging markets present distinctive opportunities for investors looking to diversify and enhance their returns. Emerging market corporate bonds represent a $1trln+ asset class, combining robust fundamentals with strong return potential. Nikolay Menteshashvili and Christopher Mey, portfolio managers, explain in detail why this investment strategy deserves investors attention, how it may offer attractive risk-adjusted returns, and the key requirements for successfully navigating this complex yet promising universe.
Q&A, ESG, SRI, Kroum Sourov, Christopher Mey, Emerging Markets

Sustainable: an emerging market for emerging debt

Kroum Sourov and Christopher Mey, portfolio managers of the sustainable emerging market debt strategy, describe the significance this type of analysis can have for a bond portfolio. They explain Candriam’s investment process, with our emphasis on relative value and risk management. This approach is intended to allow the strategy to adapt the ever-changing markets over the course of an economic cycle.
Q&A, Emerging Markets, Christopher Mey

Emerging Debt: Exploring Opportunities

Christopher Mey, CFA, Head of Emerging Markets Debt at Candriam, elaborates on the signifi cance of this asset class within a bond portfolio. He discusses the importance of Candriam’s investment process, with its emphasis on relative value and risk management. This approach is intended to allow the strategy to adapt the everchanging markets over the course of an economic cycle.
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