The risk that Morgan Stanley IM has been repositioning for is the trade dispute, said Andrew Harmstone, head of the global risk control team, who explains the firm’s approach to risk control.
Category: Industry views
Muzinich seeks low risk enhanced yield
The US-based fund manager is wary about moving down the credit curve to gain incremental yield and expects declining interest rates to sustain fund performance.
A look at ASI’s Aussie bond fund
Australian bonds offer investors relatively high yields from defensive credits, according to Aberdeen Standard.
High conviction China fund aimed at long term
In Xingtai Capital’s highly concentrated China fund, the top ten account for 60% of the portfolio, which holds only 20-30 positions.
Video: M&G on ESG and high yield
James Tomlins, manager of the firm’s Global High Yield ESG Bond Fund, uses three steps when applying ESG to high yield.
Defining the ‘green bond’
Any definition should be principles-based, permitting the investor flexibility to decide if the green bond is actually green, according to Mitch Reznick, Hermes IM.
HSBC GAM rolls out fixed maturity fund
The 2.5 year fixed-term bond fund aims for a 3.5%-4% yield and will be marketed to retail investors in Hong Kong and Singapore.
BNPP Asset Management on ESG investing
The firm has an ESG validation committee to verify that internal ESG guidelines are followed, according to Jane Ambachtsheer, global head of sustainability.
Asian managers hope for European investors
European investor demand for Asia-focused equity and fixed income strategies may not translate into inflows for Asia-based managers.
Video: Legg Mason on ESG investing
A concern around a company’s ESG profile is usually a concern around fundamentals, explains Mary Jane McQuillen, head of ESG at Legg Mason subsidiary Clearbridge Investments.
