Strong client demand for fixed income could be offset by some alts exposure, but convincing clients is a slow process, said Marc Lansonneur, head of Singapore wealth investment and treasury at DBS.
Tag: Fixed Income
Allianz GI: Indonesia tax amnesty boosts bond appeal
The tax amnesty brought in tax revenue, lowering the fiscal deficit and enhancing the appeal of government bonds, according to Allianz GI’s David Tan.
China’s WMP assets continue to grow
Wealth management products (WMPs) sold by Chinese banks remain popular despite low yields and stricter regulations, according to a recent report from China Banking Regulatory Commission.
Fidelity WFOE debuts onshore bond fund
Fidelity International has announced the launch of its China Bond No.1 Private Fund, the first ever fund product launched by a foreign firm in China.
Bond fund assets in HK up 5% in 2016
Bond fund assets in Hong Kong increased while equity fund assets declined, according to the Securities and Futures Commission’s latest report.
Study: Singapore’s insolvencies to accelerate
The number of insolvencies in Singapore is expected to accelerate by 15% to 222 this year from 193 in 2016 – the highest in Asia-Pacific, according to a study by Euler Hermes.
GSAM: Volatility will rock corporate credit
Stronger volatility is coming and credit risks are not properly priced into the market due to investors chasing yield, said Jonathan Xiong, head of the fixed income alternatives group at Goldman Sachs Asset Management.
Allianz advises short duration
Interest rate volatility has spiked and investors are urged to stay away from long-duration bonds, especially in developed markets.
Fixed income robo-advisor eyes China market
Bondit, a fixed income-focused B2B robo-advisor, aims to capture the growing demand for China bonds over the medium term by partnering with mainland financial data provider Wind Info.
Will 2017 be good for inflation-linked bonds?
Inflation is set to head higher in the US after Donald Trump’s victory, putting inflation-linked assets in the spotlight.
