William (Bill) Landes, Ph.D.

Global Head of Investment Solutions and Head of Institutional Sales, North America

As Global Head of Investment Solutions, Bill is responsible for the research, design and implementation of all customized, open architecture portfolio mandates.

SUMMARY

Also serves as Head of Institutional Sales, North America
Joined one of the Columbia Threadneedle Investments firms in 2014
Previously served as chief investment officer of the multi-asset business for Gottex Fund Management
Served as chief executive officer at 2100 Capital Group
Started investment career at Putnam Investments as chief investment officer of global asset allocation, global currency and quantitative equity; was also the firm's global head of investment research
Member of the investment community since 1985

EDUCATION

University of Findlay, M.S., economics; B.S., economics
University of Cincinnati, Ph.D., finance

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Chart: Two types of steepening yield curves
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Jul 23, 2021

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Our latest chart explains how different short-term and long-term interest rate changes could impact fixed-income investments.
How interest rates could increase: a timeline
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Jul 23, 2021

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As the economy recovers, fixed-income investors are anticipating higher interest rates. The key question is when and which rates will change — and how to position portfolios accordingly.
FAFSA update: Why grandparents now have greater incentive to own 529 accounts
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Jul 21, 2021

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Big changes to the FAFSA process mean grandparents can finally help pay for college without worrying about the “financial-aid trap.”
Chart: Inflation hedges can introduce volatility
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Jul 13, 2021

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Investors may be thinking about adding inflation hedges. Our latest chart shows that these can introduce volatility as well.
When will U.S. daily life return to normal?
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Jul 01, 2021

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The Columbia Threadneedle Return to Normal Index measures progress toward a post-pandemic world.

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