Asia bonds

Data | 15 Apr 19

Data collected by Last Word Research shows support for Asian bonds and equities, although concerns persist about the macroeconomic outlook.

Asset Class in Focus | 8 Apr 19

Managers of the JP Morgan Asian Total Return Bond Fund have joined others in highlighting the attractiveness of local currency Asia bonds.

Events | 13 Mar 19

Despite risks, selected Asian local currency bonds present a value opportunity, according to Wontae Kim, research analyst at Legg Mason affiliate Western Asset Management.

Asset Class in Focus | 28 Feb 19

China’s slowing GDP growth is the biggest risk for Asia bonds, argues Arthur Lau, head of Asia ex-Japan fixed income at Pinebridge Investments.

Latest News | 4 Feb 19

Yields on Asian US dollar-denominated corporate bonds offer “one of the most enticing entry points to the market for several years,” according to Schroder Investment Management.

Asset Class in Focus | 30 Jan 19

Cheap valuations and a more sanguine outlook for the global economy are attracting dedicated Asia bond managers.

Latest News | 22 Jan 19

A divergence in country-level dynamics and continued China headwinds curb the firm’s enthusiasm for Asian bonds, despite expectations of a broad asset price recovery.

Asset Class in Focus | 16 Oct 18

With 61% of her fund’s portfolio in China corporate bonds, Pheona Tsang, head of fixed income at BEA Union Investment, is monitoring rising US interest rates and the impact on Asia bonds.

Sponsored by State Street Global Advisors | 22 Jan 18

Among higher-yielding investment choices, Asian local currency bonds have generated fairly consistent returns over the past years, said Kheng Siang Ng, Asia-Pacific head of fixed income at State Street Global Advisors (SSGA).