Convertible bonds, which combine features of bonds and equities, are coming back as interest rates rise, argues Christophe Machu, investment specialist on the multi-asset and convertibles team at M&G Investments.
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Bluebay: Mispricing a boost for cocos
Contingent convertible (coco) debt of European banks is mispriced relative to other bank debt and this presents an arbitrage opportunity, argues Marc Stacey, portfolio manager at Bluebay Asset Management.
2018: Another year of boring markets inching up?
EFG joins the consensus that basically expects a continuation of market conditions from 2017, and the firm maintains overweights on the US, Japan and EM equities.
Vietnam (again) in the spotlight
Vietnam stands out among frontier markets because of economic growth, favourable stock valuations and abundant natural resources, argues Joshua Crabb, head of Asian equities at OMGI.
The long reach for high yield
NNIP’s emerging markets debt strategy surprisingly covers a lot of EMs, even extending beyond with overweights in markets such as Mongolia and Ukraine, according to portfolio manager Leo Hu.
Natixis: Blockchain will make funds cheaper
By moving back-office functions onto blockchain, Natixis expects to improve transparency and reduce the cost of its funds.
PGI and CCB venture plans cross-border funds
US-based Principal Global Investors intends to support Chinese asset management partner CCB in launching funds offshore, said PGI’s CEO Jim McCaughan.
PGI: Tech may explain data mysteries
Why have interest rates and inflation remained low for several years? Experts have varying explanations, but Jim McCaughan, CEO of Principal Global Investors, tells FSA he believes the hidden impact of technology on the global economy is behind the mystery in the economic data.
Philippines approves Credit Suisse rep office
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) has given Credit Suisse a green light to establish a representative office in the Philippines, according to Chuchi Fonacier, the central bank’s deputy governor for supervision and examination.
Robeco: China’s AM regs, US tax reform risks
Hong Kong’s equity market is likely to see a slowdown in mainland investment next year due to some new regulations and the proposed US tax reform could hit the technology sector, said Victoria Mio, co-head of Asia-Pacific equities and chief investment officer for China at Robeco.
