The Bank of England's Monetary Policy Committee has again voted against an extension of its quantitative easing programme.
Professional Pensions assembled a panel of four industry experts to talk about the outlook for fixed income investments.
Mark Carney has seen off fierce competition to land the job of Bank of England governor, replacing outgoing chief Sir Mervyn King next summer.
Taha Lokhandwala looks at the likely effects of the end of quantitative easing
Charlotte Richards asks bond managers about the possible impact of the UK losing its prized AAA rating.
Gilt yields are low and prices are high, warns John Redwood. Owners of government bonds should be wary.
Financial Services Authority chairman Lord Turner hinted yesterday that the Bank of England should consider writing off some of the £375bn gilt holdings purchased under quantitative easing.
Bank of England governor Mervyn King has called the end of the recession in the UK and pointed to signs of growth returning to the economy.
The UK's main inflation rate fell back towards the 2% target in August after reversing a surprise jump the previous month.
The Treasury Select Committee will scrutinise the impact of quantitative easing on members of the public.