Managers of the JP Morgan Asian Total Return Bond Fund have joined others in highlighting the attractiveness of local currency Asia bonds.
Category: Industry views
Mostly tailwinds for China corporate bonds
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.
GSAM explains income fund revamp
Goldman’s income product has a new name and management team and a higher distribution yield target.
Lion Global to tap Thai investors
However, the Singapore-based asset management arm of OCBC is not including China in its plans.
Gam shuns government bonds
Developed government bond yields just aren’t there and the firm’s multi-asset product managers instead look for more niche fixed income.
How DBS PB selects funds
The bank is also aiming to add more liquid alternative products to its platform.
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.
DBS Private Bank weighs in on thematic funds
The bank is careful with themed funds, though it invests in two sustainable-themed products.
A look at NB’s mobility-themed fund
Self-driving cars are a fantastic investment story, but what are the risks? Yan Taw Boon, co-manager of Neuberger Berman’s mobility fund, explains.
Evaluating the ESG evaluators
A number of asset managers have been increasing their ESG capabilities, but are these hires senior enough to help drive investment decisions?
