Key facts
- Jim Leaviss, former chief investment officer for fixed income at M&G, has died at 55.
- He joined M&G in 1997 and retired in 2024.
- Leaviss was recognized for his macroeconomic insight and market commentary.
- Colleagues remembered him as a formidable, bright, and creative leader.
Jim Leaviss, a highly respected figure in the investment industry and former chief investment officer for fixed income at M&G, has died at the age of 55. Leaviss passed away on July 23, 2026, according to a statement from M&G.
He joined M&G in 1997 and spent 27 years with the company, playing a key role in developing its fixed-income business. Leaviss gained recognition for his deep macroeconomic insight, market commentary, and distinctive communication style, notably through the Bond Vigilantes blog and the Uncle Jim's World of Bonds podcast. He managed several strategies, including the M&G Global Macro Bond fund.