Contingent convertible (coco) bonds carry conversion risk but promise high yield with low volatility and diversification, according to Lloyd Harris, London-based fixed income fund manager at Old Mutual Global Investors.
Tag: Fixed Income
The promise of absolute return strategies
Absolute return fixed income strategies are meant to be a component of a portfolio that reduces overall risk, according to Alex Johnson, BNP Paribas Asset Management’s New York-based head of multi-strategy for absolute return fixed income.
BNPP AM sets up Asia-based fixed income team
BNP Paribas Asset Management has made several hires in Hong Kong and Singapore and plans to hire more people in mainland China, according to Bryan Carter, London-based head of emerging market fixed income.
Influencing change: ESG investing & fixed income
As ESG factors are increasingly integrated into fixed income, PIMCO sees key opportunities.
Video: Janus Henderson on bonds
Should high yield exposure be minimised in a rising rate environment? Matthew Argent, client portfolio manager, answers three questions on fixed income investing.
Video: Legg Mason on fixed income investing
With interest rates rising, Joseph Larkin, director of business development and client service in Asia-Pacific for Legg Mason affiliate Brandywine Global, discusses positioning in global fixed income.
Allianz GI bangs short duration drum
The demand for short-duration products is expected to pick up this year amid rising interest rates and several firms, including Allianz GI, have launched relevant products.
Explaining bond funds to the buy-side
Private banks in Hong Kong and Singapore ask bond fund managers to explain any short-term underperformance and to provide stable income streams, according to Boston-based Brian Kennedy, vice president and portfolio manager at Loomis Sayles.
Capital Group’s regional build out continues
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.
Deutsche Wealth: Fixed income loses appeal
Rising interest rates and yields have made Deutsche Bank Wealth Management pessimistic about fixed income investment, according to Tuan Huynh, Singapore-based chief investment officer and head of discretionary portfolio management for Asia-Pacific.
