Jim Leaviss

We are very sorry to share the news that Jim Leaviss passed away on 23 July 2026, aged 55.

The family’s wish is for privacy and funeral arrangements will remain private. For those who would like to make a donation in Jim’s memory, the family has requested that donations be made to Cancer Research UK. We appreciate that there will be a desire across the industry to honour Jim’s life and legacy in the future, and we will liaise with his family at the appropriate time. In the meantime, we have opened a virtual book of condolences for people across the industry to share their memories at this difficult time: Jim Leaviss | 1971 – 2026 | Online-Tribute.com

Everyone at M&G is deeply saddened by the passing of Jim Leaviss, our former Chief Investment Officer, Fixed Income, and a highly respected figure across the investment industry.

Jim joined M&G in 1997 and made an extraordinary contribution over a 27-year career with the firm, playing a central role in building and shaping our Fixed Income business into one of M&G’s key strengths. Known for his expertise, intellect and distinctive voice, including through the Bond Vigilantes blog and Uncle Jim’s World of Bonds podcast, Jim earned the admiration and respect of colleagues, clients and peers across the industry.

He will also be remembered with enormous affection for the impact he had on people. Throughout his career, Jim was generous with his time, knowledge and encouragement, mentoring and inspiring many colleagues and helping to develop generations of investment talent across the business.

On behalf of everyone at M&G, we extend our heartfelt condolences to Jim’s wife, sons, family and loved ones. His legacy lives on in the business he helped build, the people he developed and the many lives he touched during his remarkable career.

To read Jim’s own farewell, published when he left M&G two years ago, please see the Bond Vigilantes blog: So Long, Farewell, Auf Wiedersehen, Adieu. – Bond Vigilantes