Rick Rieder: 'Heavy Year' of Investment-Grade Issuance

The video discusses the current trend of companies issuing bonds to leverage their balance sheets, driven by low interest rates and the search for yield. It highlights the strategies companies adopt post-financial crisis, the attractiveness of debt over equity, and the potential risks of excessive leverage. The discussion also covers the impact of central bank policies on corporate capital structures.

In what ways do low interest rates impact corporate capital structure decisions?

What considerations should a corporate treasurer keep in mind when deciding between debt and equity?