Various macro and market dynamics justify exposure to segments of regional high yield debt, says Axa Investment Managers (Axa IM).
Category: Fixed Income
Eastspring keeps faith in Asia HY
Problems in the China bond market have pressed on Asian high yield credit this year, but there are still plenty of reasons to be confident, says an Eastspring fund manager.
Three steps to make ESG matter in Asian credit
Effective ESG integration in credit investing will come from a blend of fundamental analysis, issuer engagement and portfolio construction, according to T. Rowe Price.
Vanguard adds second fund to ESG ETF range
Vanguard ESG Global Corporate Bond Ucits ETF is the first fixed income product in $7.5trn asset manager’s green stable.
Fixed income portfolios eye credit to fill yield gap
The current stage of the economic cycle offers support for credit that can help fixed income investors meet return targets, according to panelists at FSA’s ‘Spotlight On: Fixed Income’ event.
Pinebridge backs Asia HY credit
It has been a recurring theme since interest rates collapsed a year ago, and Asian high yield credit retains supporters
Pressure mounts to penalise non-sustainable bond issuers
Fixed income investors in Asia should avoid non ESG-compliant issuers amid efforts to drive a more sustainable future, agreed speakers on a panel as part of FSA’s “Spotlight On: Fixed Income” series.
The multi-asset alternative
Low fixed income yields are forcing multi-asset funds to explore different strategies.
Inflation fears grip bond managers
US Treasury yields have spiked this year as bond market participants prepare for the inflation that might accompany a consumer spending splurge.
Three themes to drive sustainable bond investing in Asia
Climate change, corporate governance and an ageing population are the most appealing sustainability themes in Asia for fixed income investors, according to Manulife Investment Management.
