The increasing popularity of leveraged loans has made the asset class less attractive, according to James Blair, Singapore-based investment director for fixed income at Capital Group.

The increasing popularity of leveraged loans has made the asset class less attractive, according to James Blair, Singapore-based investment director for fixed income at Capital Group.
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After a spate of Hong Kong fund offerings the last year, US-based Capital Group continues in 2018 with the launch of a fixed income product.
Optimist Andy Budden, the firm’s investment director, believes the global synchronised recovery is likely to continue in 2018, but investors should protect portfolios against rising volatility.
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