Issuance in emerging and frontier markets surged to US$120bn in the first half of 2022, with Asia set to lead further growth going forward, according to Eastspring Investments.

Issuance in emerging and frontier markets surged to US$120bn in the first half of 2022, with Asia set to lead further growth going forward, according to Eastspring Investments.
The new fund is the asset manager’s first fixed income ETF.
China now accounts for about 18% of global money market funds (MMF) assets, according to Fitch Ratings (Fitch), with reforms aiming to bring it more in line with international standards.
The US asset manager sees the recent sell-off as a good opportunity to generate income by adding back some credit and interest rate exposure in more resilient parts of the yield curve.
In trying to navigate uncertainty over both inflation and growth, Schroders believes a diversified portfolio is the best approach for the coming months.
Chinese equities look poised to benefit from an economic rebound in the coming months, especially in sectors linked to electrification and technology, according to Eastspring Investments.
The search for diversification should lead global investors to boost their allocation to China bonds, according to State Street Global Advisors (SSGA).
High yield debt seems to be better placed to navigate a recession than in the past, according to T Rowe Price.
The industry will be further boosted by product innovation and government efforts to drive sustainability, according to the asset manager.
Economic recovery and stimulus measures offer a supportive backdrop for Chinese equities. But Barings warns investors that volatility could remain in the near term.
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