Bonds
Fixed Income | 23 May 16
Nine strategic bond funds for all situations
The ‘go anywhere’ approach of strategic bond funds has been a big hit with investors in recent years and big calls across the fixed-income spectrum are now having a huge influence on returns.
Vanguard joins EM chorus, sees strength in bonds
The firm sees improvement in the risk-reward balance for sovereign and investment grade corporate bonds in emerging markets.
Time to buy Asian high yield, says Matthews Asia
The current credit cycle may be reaching a turning point and, notwithstanding fears that US Federal Reserve rate hikes look almost certain, now is the time to buy high yield credit and particularly from Asian issuers, says Teresa Kong, portfolio manager at Matthews Asia.
Singapore opens up corporate bonds to retail investors
Corporate bond issuers in Singapore will find it easier and cheaper to tap into the retail market after the country’s monetary authority (MAS) introduced two new regulations that will open up corporate bond offerings to retail investors.
Fixed Income | 20 Apr 16
Saudi Arabia borrows $10bn from global banks
Saudi Arabia is poised to tap the international loan market for the first time to raise $10bn (£7bn, €8.8bn) to help fill a huge budget deficit caused by the dramatic fall in oil prices, and may also issue a debut global bond, according to bankers cited in several media reports.