Jim Leaviss

Jim Leaviss has managed M&G's retail bond funds since the late 1990s and is one of the most recognised bond fund managers in the UK market. He manages the M&G Global Macro Bond Fund using a top-down, macro-driven approach to navigate government bonds, currencies, and duration across global markets. Leaviss is known for his accessible communication style and long-running "Bond Vigilantes" blog, which has become a respected source of fixed income commentary in the UK and internationally. He is a chartered accountant and has been with M&G for over 25 years. His ability to translate complex fixed income dynamics — yield curve mechanics, central bank policy transmission, and global capital flow shifts — into accessible commentary has earned him a loyal readership among both professional investors and financially engaged retail audiences, a rare combination in institutional fixed income.