Allspring: On The Trading Desk®

Managing Concentration in Growth Stocks

Wed, 18 May 2022 08:13:07 GMT

Bob Gruendyke, senior portfolio manager for Allspring’s Dynamic Growth Equity team, analyzes the current market environment for growth stocks and the impact of extremely high concentration in just a handful of mega-cap growth stocks. Podcast length – 8:01, Disclosure length – 1:52

Allspring Global Investments is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain portfolio companies of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These firms include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC).

This material is for general informational and educational purposes only and is NOT intended to provide investment advice or a recommendation of any kind—including a recommendation for any specific investment, strategy, or plan. PAR-0522-00714

A Journey Through the Municipal Space

Wed, 11 May 2022 16:04:41 GMT

David Farace, portfolio specialist, and Nick Venditti, senior portfolio manager and head of the Municipal Fixed Income team at Allspring Global Investments, discuss the current state of the municipal market, how we got here, and what opportunities are out there. Podcast length – 10:43, Disclosure length – 1:31.

Allspring Global Investments is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain portfolio companies of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These firms include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC).

This material is for general informational and educational purposes only and is NOT intended to provide investment advice or a recommendation of any kind—including a recommendation for any specific investment, strategy, or plan. PAR-0522-00494

Parallels Between Product Innovation and Firefighting

Wed, 27 Apr 2022 16:47:02 GMT

This conversation with Katie D’Angelo, head of Wealth and Investment Management Partnership for Allspring, and John Kenney centers on John’s position as head of Strategic Initiatives for the firm, his second job as a firefighter, and how the two roles relate to each other. Podcast length – 13:06, Disclosure length – 1:27

Allspring Global Investments is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain portfolio companies of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These firms include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC).

This material is for general informational and educational purposes only and is NOT intended to provide investment advice or a recommendation of any kind—including a recommendation for any specific investment, strategy, or plan. PAR-0422-00654

Navigating Macro and Geopolitical Risks for Tomorrow

Wed, 20 Apr 2022 08:36:18 GMT

John Hockers, co-head of Allspring’s Investment Analytics team, and Jamie Newton, head of Allspring’s Global Fixed Income Research team, join us to provide insights on current risks, potential for more volatility, and how to turn these into opportunity for portfolios. Podcast length – 16:14, Disclosure length – 1:31

Allspring Global Investments is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain portfolio companies of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These firms include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC).

This material is for general informational and educational purposes only and is NOT intended to provide investment advice or a recommendation of any kind—including a recommendation for any specific investment, strategy, or plan. PAR-0422-00510

Analyzing Volatility Across Geopolitical, Market, and Economic Factors

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 08:45:46 GMT

Harindra de Silva, Portfolio Manager and Co-Head of Systematic Research, discusses the impact of volatility on the markets and what the risks and opportunities are in this current environment. Podcast length – 7:56, Disclosure length – 2:41

Allspring Global Investments is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain portfolio companies of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These firms include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC).

This material is for general informational and educational purposes only and is NOT intended to provide investment advice or a recommendation of any kind—including a recommendation for any specific investment, strategy, or plan. PAR-0422-00459

Foundational Fixed Income: The Impact of Market Events on Retirement Investing

Wed, 06 Apr 2022 15:33:48 GMT

This podcast features a retirement-focused discussion on core plus fixed income, its foundational role within portfolios, and timely events impacting long-term prospects for the asset class. Janet Rilling, senior portfolio manager and head of Allspring Plus Fixed Income, speaks with Cara Magliocco, defined contribution investment only specialist, and provides her insights on this topic.

Allspring Global Investments is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain portfolio companies of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These firms include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC).

This material is for general informational and educational purposes only and is NOT intended to provide investment advice or a recommendation of any kind—including a recommendation for any specific investment, strategy, or plan. PAR-0422-00058

The Implications of The Russia-Ukraine War Across Asset Classes

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 09:07:42 GMT

This episode’s roundtable discussion features a deep dive into the Russia-Ukraine War from a fixed income, equity, and multi-asset perspective. George Bory, managing director for Fixed Income Strategy and Product Specialists for Allspring Global Investments, speaks with Ann Miletti, head of Active Equities, and Matthias Scheiber, global head of Portfolio Management for the Multi-Asset Solutions team. Podcast length – 19:46, Disclosure length – 1:38

Allspring Global Investments is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain portfolio companies of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These firms include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC).

This material is for general informational and educational purposes only and is NOT intended to provide investment advice or a recommendation of any kind—including a recommendation for any specific investment, strategy, or plan. PAR-0322-00651

Income Generation and the Russia-Ukraine War Through a Sustainability Lens

Wed, 23 Mar 2022 08:09:35 GMT

Himani Phadke, senior sustainable investing strategist; Kandarp Acharya, senior portfolio manager; and Sophie Careford, senior solutions analyst, discuss how Allspring is tackling the challenge of delivering dividend income while aiming to reduce climate risk and the risks of the Russia-Ukraine war.

Allspring Global Investments is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain portfolio companies of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These firms include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC).

This material is for general informational and educational purposes only and is NOT intended to provide investment advice or a recommendation of any kind—including a recommendation for any specific investment, strategy, or plan. PAR-0322-00384

Inflation and the Russia-Ukraine War Effects on Portfolio Construction

Wed, 16 Mar 2022 08:10:03 GMT

Bryant VanCronkhite, managing director and senior portfolio manager for the Allspring Special Global Equity team, speaks with Christine Collins, investment strategies consultant, on how his team approaches portfolio construction as it relates to the Russian-Ukraine War, inflation, and other global factors.

Allspring Global Investments is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain portfolio companies of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These firms include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC).

This material is for general informational and educational purposes only and is NOT intended to provide investment advice or a recommendation of any kind—including a recommendation for any specific investment, strategy, or plan. PAR-0322-00305

Remi: Built With Innovation and Inclusion

Wed, 09 Mar 2022 10:32:16 GMT

Embracing innovation across technology, products, thinking, and inclusion are at the core of today’s conversation around Remi, Allspring’s custom SMA (separately managed accounts) platform. Kate Ullucci, senior relationship manager, speaks with Katie D’Angelo, head of Wealth & Investment Management Partnerships, and Melissa Cross, head of Managed Account Products, about this topic and their experiences with women leading innovation in this area.

Allspring Global Investments is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain portfolio companies of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These firms include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC).

This material is for general informational and educational purposes only and is NOT intended to provide investment advice or a recommendation of any kind—including a recommendation for any specific investment, strategy, or plan. PAR-0322-00218

Break the Workplace Bias: Celebrating International Women’s Day

Wed, 02 Mar 2022 10:53:10 GMT

To honor Women’s History Month and, specifically, International Women’s Day, which is March 8, Kate McKinley, chief legal officer for Allspring Global Investments, spoke with Rene Picazo, head of the Wealth Client Group, about collectively valuing and celebrating difference; forging women’s equality; and taking action to rid the world of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination.

Allspring Global Investments is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain portfolio companies of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These firms include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC).

This material is for general informational and educational purposes only and is NOT intended to provide investment advice or a recommendation of any kind—including a recommendation for any specific investment, strategy, or plan. PAR-0322-00015

Yield and Income: Global and Liquidity Considerations

Wed, 23 Feb 2022 20:34:32 GMT

As a follow-up to our January 26, 2022 episode, George Bory, head of Fixed Income Strategy at Allspring Global Investments, discusses credit, duration, and more with Henrietta Pacquement, head of the Global Fixed Income team, and Jeff Weaver, head of the Global Liquidity Solutions team.

Allspring Global Investments is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain portfolio companies of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These firms include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC).

This material is for general informational and educational purposes only and is NOT intended to provide investment advice or a recommendation of any kind—including a recommendation for any specific investment, strategy, or plan. PAR-0222-00763

Inflation: The Impact on Small-Cap Stocks

Wed, 16 Feb 2022 20:53:56 GMT

This episode focuses on the behavior of small-cap stocks in an inflationary period. Garth Nisbet, senior portfolio manager for the Stageline Value Equity team, and Tom Ognar, managing director and senior portfolio manager for the Heritage Growth Equity team, discuss their teams’ approaches to this environment and the areas where they are seeing opportunities.

Allspring Global Investments is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain portfolio companies of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These firms include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC).

This material is for general informational and educational purposes only and is NOT intended to provide investment advice or a recommendation of any kind—including a recommendation for any specific investment, strategy, or plan. PAR-0222-00608

Investment Analytics: The Importance of Risk Management to Allview

Wed, 09 Feb 2022 20:15:27 GMT

In this podcast, John Hockers and Randy Mangelsen, co-heads of Investment Analytics at Allspring, and Martha Delgado, sales director for International Business Development, discuss the work conducted by the Investment Analytics team and why risk management is so important within Allspring’s Allview approach.

Allspring Global Investments is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain portfolio companies of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These firms include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC).

This material is for general informational and educational purposes only and is NOT intended to provide investment advice or a recommendation of any kind—including a recommendation for any specific investment, strategy, or plan. PAR-0222-00442

Allview: Unique viewpoints delivered together as one

Mon, 31 Jan 2022 20:15:26 GMT

Kelly Vives, chief marketing officer of Allspring Global Investments, discusses current market developments and the firm’s Allview investment approach with Jon Baranko, chief investment officer of Fundamental Investments, and Dan Morris, chief investment officer of Systematic Investments.

Allspring Global Investments is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain portfolio companies of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These firms include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC).

This material is for general informational and educational purposes only and is NOT intended to provide investment advice or a recommendation of any kind—including a recommendation for any specific investment, strategy, or plan. PAR-0122-00855

Yield and Income: Navigating Fixed-Income Portfolios in 2022

Wed, 26 Jan 2022 19:29:52 GMT

Positioning fixed-income portfolios in a world of social upheaval due to COVID, surging inflation, shifting monetary policy, and stubbornly low yields is at the core of today’s conversation. George Bory, head of Fixed Income Strategy, discusses these topics with Janet Rilling, head of Allspring’s Multi-Sector Plus and High Yield Fixed Income team, and Maulik Bhansali, co-head of the Montgomery Fixed Income team.

Allspring Global Investments is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain portfolio companies of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These firms include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC).

This material is for general informational and educational purposes only and is NOT intended to provide investment advice or a recommendation of any kind—including a recommendation for any specific investment, strategy, or plan. PAR-0122-00835

Growth and China: Unpacking misconceptions and opportunities

Wed, 19 Jan 2022 16:17:06 GMT

In a discussion with Ann Miletti, head of Active Equity at Allspring Global Investments, unique and uncorrelated insights are provided about growth and China in 2022 by Elaine Tse, portfolio manager for the SF Global Emerging Markets Equity team, and Mike Smith, managing director and senior portfolio manager for the Fundamental Growth Equity team.

Allspring Global Investments is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain portfolio companies of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These firms include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC).

This material is for general informational and educational purposes only and is NOT intended to provide investment advice or a recommendation of any kind—including a recommendation for any specific investment, strategy, or plan. PAR-0122-00672

Inflation: The balancing act

Wed, 12 Jan 2022 10:29:37 GMT

The hot topic of inflation is at the center of a discussion between Kevin Kneafsey, investment strategist on Allspring’s Multi-Asset Solutions team, and three panelists from the firm: Ann Miletti, head of Active Equity; George Bory, managing director, Fixed Income Strategy and Product Specialists; and Matthias Scheiber, global head of Portfolio Management for the Multi-Asset Solutions team. Each provides their views on inflation, as well as what they think is the biggest mistake an investor can make right now in our inflationary environment.

Allspring Global Investments is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain portfolio companies of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These firms include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC).

This material is for general informational and educational purposes only and is NOT intended to provide investment advice or a recommendation of any kind—including a recommendation for any specific investment, strategy, or plan. PAR-1221-00422

Happy New Year: Looking back and looking ahead

Mon, 03 Jan 2022 18:00:58 GMT

Yeng Butler, Head of Investment Solutions and Liquidity Client Group for Allspring Global Investments, kicked off 2022 with a conversation with Allspring’s Chair and CEO, Joe Sullivan. Joe and Yeng looked back at 2021 and all that transpired in the past year and looked ahead to 2022 and all the potential and opportunities for Allspring in the coming year.

Allspring Global Investments is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain portfolio companies of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These firms include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC).

This material is for general informational and educational purposes only and is NOT intended to provide investment advice or a recommendation of any kind—including a recommendation for any specific investment, strategy, or plan. PAR-1221-00422

Focus on 2022: The global economy and other key themes

Fri, 17 Dec 2021 13:00:00 GMT

The final episode of 2021 features a brief discussion of five themes that we believe will be important during the upcoming year, plus a deeper dive into one of those themes: the global economy. Today’s guest is Brian Jacobsen, senior investment strategist on Allspring’s Multi-Asset Solutions team.

Allspring Global Investments is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain portfolio companies of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These firms include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC).

This material is for general informational and educational purposes only and is NOT intended to provide investment advice or a recommendation of any kind—including a recommendation for any specific investment, strategy, or plan. PAR-1221-00225

Short duration: Making sense of today’s markets and beyond

Wed, 08 Dec 2021 09:38:13 GMT

Today’s edition of On the Trading Desk® features a discussion on short duration investing and approaches for identifying, managing, and, benefiting from prevailing risks in the bond markets. We’re talking with Jeff Weaver, Senior Portfolio Manager and Head of Municipal and Short Duration Fixed Income with Allspring Global Investments.

Allspring Global Investments is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain portfolio companies of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These firms include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC).

This material is for general informational and educational purposes only and is NOT intended to provide investment advice or a recommendation of any kind—including a recommendation for any specific investment, strategy, or plan. PAR-1221-00159

Tax-aware investing: The critical role that taxes play

Wed, 01 Dec 2021 11:30:14 GMT

This podcast focuses on tax-aware transition planning, what it is, and how it may benefit investors who wish to transition their portfolios as their goals change over time. To discuss are Manju Boraiah, Senior Portfolio Manager & Global Head of Systematic Fixed Income, and Kandarp Acharya, Senior Portfolio Manager for Multi-Asset Solutions.

Allspring Global Investments is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain portfolio companies of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These firms include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC).

This material is for general informational and educational purposes only and is NOT intended to provide investment advice or a recommendation of any kind—including a recommendation for any specific investment, strategy, or plan. PAR-1121-00951

Unlock what’s possible: Transforming goals into realities

Wed, 24 Nov 2021 18:26:36 GMT

Bryant VanCronkhite, Senior Portfolio Manager and Co-Lead on the Special Global Equity Team with Allspring Global Investments, and Ann Miletti, Head of U.S.-Based Equity Portfolio Management with firm, explain key elements that foster innovation and help clients pursue their investing goals.

Allspring Global Investments is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain portfolio companies of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These firms include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC).

This material is for general informational and educational purposes only and is NOT intended to provide investment advice or a recommendation of any kind—including a recommendation for any specific investment, strategy, or plan. PAR-1021-00965

Look around the corner: Aligning with the right side of change

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 18:28:04 GMT

Today we are going to explore the concept of “looking around the corner”. Mike Smith, Managing Director and Senior Portfolio Manager on the Fundamental Growth Equity Team with Allspring Global Investments, will help us explore this concept and how it relates to investing on the right side of change.

Allspring Global Investments is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain portfolio companies of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These firms include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC).

This material is for general informational and educational purposes only and is NOT intended to provide investment advice or a recommendation of any kind—including a recommendation for any specific investment, strategy, or plan. PAR-1021-00964

Plan with purpose: Investing toward net zero via fixed income

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 19:15:54 GMT

Henrietta Pacquement, Head of Investment Grade Europe and Senior Portfolio Manager for Credit Europe with Allspring Global Investments, and Tom Lyons, Head of Climate Investment Research and Senior Investment Analyst for Global Credit Research with the firm, discuss the potentially powerful impact of investing deliberately to decarbonize portfolios—especially within fixed-income assets.

Allspring Global Investments is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain portfolio companies of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These firms include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC).

This material is for general informational and educational purposes only and is NOT intended to provide investment advice or a recommendation of any kind—including a recommendation for any specific investment, strategy, or plan. PAR-1021-00963

Invest thoughtfully: Blending financial acumen with the client experience

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 09:23:05 GMT

Janet Rilling, Senior Portfolio Manager and Head of Multi Sector – Plus & High Yield on the Global Fixed Income Team with Allspring Global Investments, and George Bory, Managing Director, Fixed Income Strategy and Portfolio Specialist with the firm, discuss blending empathy and financial expertise to help clients pursue their goals.

Allspring Global Investments is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain portfolio companies of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These firms include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC).

This material is for general informational and educational purposes only and is NOT intended to provide investment advice or a recommendation of any kind—including a recommendation for any specific investment, strategy, or plan. PAR-1021-00962

Welcome to Allspring: Getting to know Joe

Mon, 01 Nov 2021 16:41:34 GMT

Allegra Heyligers, Head of Distribution Enablement, took time to sit down with Joe Sullivan, the new CEO of Allspring Global Investments, to learn about his formative experiences in the business, what motivates him, and what he sees for the future.

Allspring Global Investments is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain portfolio companies of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These firms include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC).

This material is for general informational and educational purposes only and is NOT intended to provide investment advice or a recommendation of any kind—including a recommendation for any specific investment, strategy, or plan. PAR-1021-00961

Has the bitcoin boat left the shipyard? Let's find out

Wed, 13 Oct 2021 14:46:57 GMT

Today’s podcast features a discussion around bitcoin – its mining, its adoption, and other questions about its role as an asset. To discuss is Frank Cooke, Quantitative Portfolio Manager with our Multi-Asset Solutions Team.

Allspring Global Investments is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain portfolio companies of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These firms include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC).

This material is for general informational and educational purposes only and is NOT intended to provide investment advice or a recommendation of any kind—including a recommendation for any specific investment, strategy, or plan. PAR-1021-00848

South Asia’s rising water risks

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 16:20:42 GMT

In today’s edition of On the Trading Desk®, Manju Boraiah, Senior Portfolio Manager and Global Head of Systematic Fixed Income, and Limin Xiao, Portfolio Manager for Systematic Fixed Income, discuss the issue of rising water risks in South Asia, its potential impact on different sectors of the region’s economy, and the framework they use to quantify these risks.

Allspring Global Investments is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain portfolio companies of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These firms include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC).

This material is for general informational and educational purposes only and is NOT intended to provide investment advice or a recommendation of any kind—including a recommendation for any specific investment, strategy, or plan. PAR-1021-00308

Seeing the forest and the trees in a yield-starved environment

Wed, 29 Sep 2021 15:46:54 GMT

This episode features a discussion about the fixed-income markets and considerations investors may need to balance with their desire for income in a low-yield world. Janet Rilling, Senior Portfolio Manager and Head of Multi Sector – Plus & High Yield on our Global Fixed Income Team, discusses the opportunities and risks they see for investors.

Allspring Global Investments is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain portfolio companies of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These firms include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC).

This material is for general informational and educational purposes only and is NOT intended to provide investment advice or a recommendation of any kind—including a recommendation for any specific investment, strategy, or plan. PAR-1021-01604

The delisting of Chinese stocks and its implications

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 16:22:00 GMT

With news headlines centered on the delisting of Chinese stocks as a result of actions from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) prescribed by the Holdings Foreign Companies Accountable Act, we have Elaine Tse, Portfolio Manager with the SF Global Emerging Markets Equity Team, on the program today to discuss the implications.

Allspring Global Investments is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain portfolio companies of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These firms include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC).

This material is for general informational and educational purposes only and is NOT intended to provide investment advice or a recommendation of any kind—including a recommendation for any specific investment, strategy, or plan. PAR-0921-00753

Stay-at-home vs. return-to-office factors: Impacts on equity markets

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 12:00:39 GMT

Harin de Silva, Portfolio Manager with our Analytic Investors team, discusses stay-at-home vs. return-to-work as quantitative factors, how they’ve affected equity markets, and their potential impacts going forward.

Allspring Global Investments is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain portfolio companies of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These firms include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC).

This material is for general informational and educational purposes only and is NOT intended to provide investment advice or a recommendation of any kind—including a recommendation for any specific investment, strategy, or plan. PAR-0921-00794

Having fun yet? You should be—Real estate has even more room to run

Wed, 08 Sep 2021 09:39:35 GMT

This episode features a discussion around why real estate continues to remain an attractive area of investment, despite higher prices and the pandemic. To discuss this topic and more are Garth Newport, Senior Portfolio Manager, and Joe Bachmann, Senior Research Analyst with the Private Market Value (PMV) Equity Team.

Allspring Global Investments is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain portfolio companies of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These firms include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC).

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Looking ahead to the rest of 2021 after the unofficial end of summer

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 16:47:46 GMT

With Labor Day right around the corner, we’re talking with Brian Jacobsen, Senior Investment Strategist on the Multi-Asset Solutions Team, to examine some current and key market and labor statistics and see if we can decipher what we might expect for the remainder of 2021.

Allspring Global Investments is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain portfolio companies of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These firms include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC).

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Climate change’s impact on global banks

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 09:56:40 GMT

In today’s edition of On the Trading Desk®, Tom Lyons, Head of Climate Investment Research, and Robert Montague, Senior Analyst for Global Credit Research, share some of their findings regarding climate change’s impact on global banks.

Allspring Global Investments is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain portfolio companies of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These firms include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC).

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Travel’s back but so is a new variant: What’s next for muni investors?

Wed, 11 Aug 2021 16:33:12 GMT

Today’s podcast features a discussion around themes, such as travel and the COVID-19 Delta variant, impacting municipal fixed income markets. To discuss the implications is Nick Venditti, Senior Portfolio Manager on our Municipal Fixed Income Team.

Allspring Global Investments is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain portfolio companies of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These firms include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC).

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Investment risks and opportunities in water

Wed, 04 Aug 2021 11:00:00 GMT

Discussing the world’s delicate balance with water is Nashat Moin, Senior Sustainable Investment Analyst. Nashat will explain why assessing water risks and opportunities is an increasingly important part of investment decision-making.

Allspring Global Investments is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain portfolio companies of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These firms include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC).

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Market Optics: Data-driven insights guiding us forward

Wed, 28 Jul 2021 14:00:00 GMT

This episode focuses on unpacking data insights in an effort to understand what it’s informing from a macroeconomic, fixed income, and equity markets perspective. Providing these insights are Brian Jacobsen, Senior Investment Strategist with the Multi-Asset Solutions team; John Krueger, Head of Platform Equity & Portfolio Specialists; and Danny Sarnowski, Portfolio Specialist on our Global Fixed Income team.

Allspring Global Investments is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain portfolio companies of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These firms include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC).

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The economic impact of the 2021 Tokyo Summer Olympics

Wed, 21 Jul 2021 14:00:00 GMT

With the opening ceremonies of the Summer Olympics Games slated to begin in Tokyo on Friday July 23rd, this conversation will take a deeper look at the economic impact of hosting the Olympics. With us to discuss is Brian Jacobsen, Senior Investment Strategist on the Multi-Asset Solutions Team.

Allspring Global Investments is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain portfolio companies of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These firms include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC).

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Finding a low-cost option for fixed-income management

Wed, 30 Jun 2021 14:00:51 GMT

This edition of On the Trading Desk® discusses low-cost options for fixed-income management. We’re talking about this because investors are fixated on finding products that offer the lowest operating costs when deciding to invest in mutual funds or exchange-traded funds. However, there may be considerable opportunity cost associated with a seemingly low-cost, passive strategy. Discussing this topic is Danny Sarnowski, Portfolio Specialist for the Global Fixed Income Platform and Noah Wise, Senior Portfolio Manager on the Multi Sector Fixed Income – Plus and High Yield Team.

Allspring Global Investments is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain portfolio companies of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These firms include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC).

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How digitization is changing the investable landscape one token at a time

Wed, 16 Jun 2021 18:37:24 GMT

Cryptocurrency is at the center of today’s discussion and how these digital assets are changing the fabric of investing. To discuss these implications is Brian Jacobsen, Senior Investment Strategist with our Multi-Asset Solutions Team.

Allspring Global Investments is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain portfolio companies of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These firms include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC).

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Large cap value: Today, tomorrow, and going forward

Wed, 09 Jun 2021 14:26:21 GMT

Today’s podcast features a conversation around why large cap value is really appealing in this environment and how our Special Global Equity Team is approaching investing in the space. To discuss these implications is Bryant VanCronkhite, Co-Team Leader and Senior Portfolio Manager with the Special Global Equity Team.

Allspring Global Investments is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain portfolio companies of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These firms include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC).

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Fixed income investors caught between low yields and rising rates

Wed, 26 May 2021 11:42:06 GMT

This special edition of On the Trading Desk® features a discussion between Danny Sarnowski, Portfolio Specialist for the Global Fixed Income Platform, and Noah Wise, Senior Portfolio Manager on the Multi Sector Fixed Income – Plus and High Yield Team, about low yields, rising rates, inflation concerns, and more.

Allspring Global Investments is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain portfolio companies of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These firms include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC).

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Mid-caps: Primed for the current cycle

Wed, 19 May 2021 13:23:43 GMT

Discussing where markets are going and why mid-caps may be the primary beneficiary of the next rally, we have John Ognar, Senior Product Specialist for our Special Global Equity Team and Ozo Jaculewicz, Senior Product Specialist for our Fundamental Growth Equity Team.

Allspring Global Investments is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain portfolio companies of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These firms include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC).

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Exploring the world of SPACs

Wed, 05 May 2021 11:45:34 GMT

In this edition, Bob Gruendyke, Senior Portfolio Manager with the Heritage Growth Equity Team, speaks about the recent phenomenon across the investing community of special purpose acquisition companies, otherwise known as SPACs.

Allspring Global Investments is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain portfolio companies of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These firms include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC).

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Building the new America: Municipal investing with the American Jobs Act

Wed, 14 Apr 2021 14:00:03 GMT

Today’s podcast features a discussion around the impact of the $2.3 trillion American Jobs Act on municipalities. To discuss the implications is Nick Venditti, Senior Portfolio Manager – Municipal Fixed Income.

Allspring Global Investments is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain portfolio companies of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These firms include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC).

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Embrace tomorrow: Through the lens of the right side of change

Wed, 31 Mar 2021 09:30:23 GMT

Today we explore the idea of investing on right side of change and how it helps embrace tomorrow’s financial unknowns. Explaining this concept in detail is our guest, Ozo Jaculewicz, Associate Portfolio Manager and Senior Portfolio Specialist for the Fundamental Growth Equity Team.

Allspring Global Investments is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain portfolio companies of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These firms include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC).

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Embrace tomorrow: Secret ingredients that drive our investments

Wed, 24 Mar 2021 15:39:32 GMT

Today’s podcast features a conversation about how our firm is embracing tomorrow’s financial unknowns through the foundational investment processes and teams that deliver Active Equity, Fixed Income, and Systematic Investing solutions to our clients. To discuss, we’re talking with Ann Miletti, Head of Active Equity; George Bory, Managing Director, Fixed Income Strategy and Portfolio Specialists; and Jonathan Hobbs, Head of U.S. Solutions for the Multi-Asset Solutions team.

Allspring Global Investments is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain portfolio companies of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These firms include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC).

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Embrace tomorrow: Balancing innovation with scientific learning

Wed, 17 Mar 2021 14:28:38 GMT

This episode features a conversation about scientific learning and how innovative technologies can supplement time-tested and proven investment processes. Today, Randy Mangelsen, Co-Head of Investment Analytics, joins the program to discuss this topic.

Allspring Global Investments is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain portfolio companies of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These firms include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC).

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Innovating for 2021 and beyond with Remi

Wed, 10 Mar 2021 15:07:10 GMT

Today’s podcast features a discussion around strides our firm is making to expand choice for our clients, particularly with separately managed accounts (SMAs) and to help them address their critical needs to optimize after tax returns and having portfolios customized to meet their individual needs. With us to discuss the implications are Katie D’Angelo, Head of Wealth & Investment Management (WIM) Partnerships, and Manju Boraiah, Global Head of Systematic Fixed Income.

Allspring Global Investments is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain portfolio companies of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These firms include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC).

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A deep dive into sustainable investing

Wed, 10 Feb 2021 15:05:24 GMT

Today’s podcast features a conversation about ESG (environmental, social, and governance) and sustainable investing, including a review of 2020 and an exploration of what might be on the horizon for 2021 and beyond. To discuss, we’re talking with Hannah Skeates and Chris McKnett, Co-Heads of Sustainable Investing.

Allspring Global Investments is the trade name for the asset management firms of Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC, a holding company indirectly owned by certain portfolio companies of GTCR LLC and Reverence Capital Partners, L.P. These firms include but are not limited to Allspring Global Investments, LLC, and Allspring Funds Management, LLC. Certain products managed by Allspring entities are distributed by Allspring Funds Distributor, LLC (a broker-dealer and Member FINRA/SIPC).

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