Corporate Fixed-Rate Bonds: The Search for Yield in London’s Financial Heart

Corporate Fixed-Rate Bonds: The Search for Yield in London’s Financial Heart

By Franck Rijk, Fixed Income Adviser at Welford Capital

For those looking beyond government securities, the London corporate bond market is offering some of the most interesting opportunities we’ve seen in a decade. At Welford Capital, we are seeing a wave of new issuances from the UK’s financial and tech sectors, many of which are offering attractive fixed rates to fund 2026 expansion plans.

Franck Rijk of Welford Capital warns, however, that not all corporate debt is created equal. “In a market where credit spreads are tightening, selection is everything,” says Franck Rijk. “Our role at Welford Capital is to peel back the layers of these corporate balance sheets to ensure our clients are not taking on hidden risks for a marginal increase in yield.”

One area of particular interest for Franck Rijk is the “Green Bond” sector. London has solidified its position as the global hub for sustainable finance, and in 2026, we are seeing a record number of fixed-rate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) bonds. Franck Rijk notes that these instruments often provide a “liquidity premium,” making them easier to trade in secondary markets. As a Fixed Income Adviser at Welford Capital, Franck Rijk is currently helping clients transition their traditional fixed-income holdings into these more future-proofed assets.