China corporate bonds offer heady yields and the default rate last year was only 1%, but very high turnover is involved in Neuberger Berman’s China bond strategy.
Author Archives: Rupert Walker
BOS Wealth opens in Luxembourg
Bank of Singapore, the private banking arm of OCBC Bank, officially launched its wealth management subsidiary, BOS Wealth Management Europe (BOSWM), to build up its client base on the continent.
Jupiter’s Darwall to step back from flagship Europe funds
Mark Nichols joins from Columbia Threadneedle to replace veteran Alexander Darwall as manager of two European funds available in Asia.
Searching for incremental yield
Dedicated high yield bond portfolios have boasted the best returns among fixed income funds during the past decade.
Time to prepare for end of economic cycle
But dovish central banks are supporting risk assets and there are still opportunities for tactical investment, according to JP Morgan Asset Management’s (JPMAM) chief Asia market strategist.
Schroders multi-asset fund goes on defensive
The chance of a US recession is rising, so multi-asset funds should aim to minimise losses rather than maximise returns, according to Schroders head of fixed income and multi-asset, Australia.
HEAD-TO-HEAD: Axa vs Vanguard
FSA compares two US equity funds: the Axa World Funds Framlington American Growth Fund and the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF.
China’s bond index inclusion a game-changer
At least $150bn will flow into China’s bond markets as Chinese government securities are phased into the BBGA Index, according to HSBC Global Asset Management.
UBS makes new senior promotions in Asia
Marina Lui and Raymond Ang are among the beneficiaries of organisational changes at the Switzerland-based wealth manager.
Templeton taps Natixis for China WFOE chief
Franklin Templeton is expanding in China and expects to launch an onshore fund.
