But equity investors should not be running for cover yet, according to optimistic asset managers.
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China bonds have diversification benefits
Western Asset identifies three markets with attractive bond investment opportunities in Asia.
Covid boost to digital trends
Coronavirus is fostering new opportunities across healthcare, industrials, government spending and changing consumer behavior, say investors.
Geopolitics to shake Asia bond market, says Western Asset
In 2020, the direction of US-China relations will drive volatility in the Asian bond market, according to a fund manager at the Legg Mason affiliate.
Asia bonds in a ‘rare sweet spot’: Western Asset
Key risks for the asset class have subsided in synch, creating favourable conditions, according to the Legg Mason affiliate firm.
Video: Legg Mason on Asia bonds
Despite risks, selected Asian local currency bonds present a value opportunity, according to Wontae Kim, research analyst at Legg Mason affiliate Western Asset Management.
HEAD-TO-HEAD: Bluebay vs Legg Mason
FSA compares the Bluebay Investment Grade Absolute Return Bond Fund and the Legg Mason Western Asset Macro Opportunities Bond Fund.
Western Asset: Asian government bonds in a `sweet spot’
Local currency Asian government bonds tend to offer higher yields compared to developed market sovereigns and are also relatively safe, according to Desmond Fu, trader and portfolio analyst at Western Asset Management.
Flash crash an opportunity for high yields
In an environment where financial markets are experiencing not just a summer cold, but a serious bout of fever – fund houses are prepping themselves to move in when the perfect storm forms.
Trio of acquisitions fast-tracks Henderson’s pan-Asian growth
The first acquisition sees Henderson acquire Perennial Fixed Interest Partners and Perennial Growth Management from IOOF and each company’s employee shareholders, while the second sees the firm increase its stake in 90 Western Asset Management to 100% from 41%.
