Tag : bonds

Asian fixed income ETFs build appeal with investors

In partnership with State Street Global Advisors

A new survey by Greenwich Associates indicates that investors see exchange-traded funds as an increasingly effective tool to access Asian fixed income. The liquidity of the products is a particular draw.

Asian fixed income ETFs build appeal with investors

The potential of Chinese bonds: looking beyond the headlines

In partnership with HSBC Global Asset Management

Geoffrey Lunt of HSBC Global Asset Management explains how China’s inclusion in the Bloomberg Barclays Bond Index could help investors boost their returns.

The potential of Chinese bonds: looking beyond the headlines

Why DM asset owners are kicking themselves

Hugo Cox

Sep 18, 2013

Weaker emerging market currencies have hit investors who allowed bond managers to talk up the returns of local currency bonds. To get a full view of the damage, look back two years.

Why DM asset owners are kicking themselves

Fidelity seeks to grow institutional client base

Suzy Waite

Sep 18, 2013

Fidelity Worldwide Investment expects growth in its institutional investor-base to outpace that of its retail business. Hiring is on the horizon.

Fidelity seeks to grow institutional client base

Fixed income

The great rotation from fixed income to equities is yet to occur. But the future of the asset class is up for debate as the Federal Reserve looks to taper its QE programme.

Japan’s GPIF dishes out foreign equity mandates

Leigh Powell

Sep 2, 2013

The $1.2 trillion state pension fund hires eight firms to manage overseas stocks, and is finalising domestic equity mandates. It comes after record losses in domestic bonds.

Japan’s GPIF dishes out foreign equity mandates

Bonds are dead: GMO

Jame DiBiasio

Jul 23, 2013

“I am well aware of the dangers of proclaiming the death of an asset class,” says James Montier at GMO, who does so anyway, advising higher cash holdings.

Investors seeking EM returns must be fast, but wary

Georgina Lee

May 29, 2013

Asset managers and institutional investors debate the pros and cons of investing in emerging markets. A conservative approach often prevails.

Investors seeking EM returns must be fast, but wary

Is there an Asian local bond bubble?

Min Ho

Dec 3, 2012

The Asian Development Bank does not see a bubble forming in the Asian local-currency bond markets, but Allianz Global Investors believes otherwise.

Experts question QE3 impact on Asia debt flows

Joe Marsh

Sep 24, 2012

They doubt the Fed's third round of quantitative easing will drive inflows into the region's debt market or solve any of Asia's long-term economic problems.

Experts question QE3 impact on Asia debt flows

Debt managers raise Asia exposure, but flag risks

Joe Marsh

Sep 20, 2012

Big fund houses have been scaling up their emerging market and corporate debt exposure, particularly in Asia, but note concerns about the scarcity of assets.

Debt managers raise Asia exposure, but flag risks

HKIFA proposes best bond practices for Asia

Leanne Wang

Jul 4, 2012

Among other things, the Hong Kong Investment Funds Association wants to see covenants honoured, rebates dropped and ratings requested.

HKIFA proposes best bond practices for Asia