Institutions are also reevaluating the concept of a risk-free rate with developed nations' debt piling up, an AsianInvestor conference heard.
Tag : fixed income
In partnership with L&G Asset Management
In a fluctuating and, frankly, precarious US macro environment, investors are rethinking where in the fixed income landscape to allocate. With diversification essential, we believe US securitised assets and subordinated bank debt offer key opportunities for asset allocators in Asia, say L&G’s Ben Bennett, head of investment strategy for Asia, and Jason Shoup, global co-head of fixed income.
Local currency and default risks are among the challenges for investors navigating emerging market debt. But they can be a good play for those looking to unwind some of their US debt positions, experts say.
In partnership with L&G Asset Management
There is growing potential for European credit to play an increasingly important part of global fixed income portfolios, as resilient corporate fundamentals, attractive yields and supportive policy underpin valuations. L&G’s Ben Bennett, head of investment strategy for Asia, and Marc Rovers, head of European credit, explore how investors in Asia and globally seek to selectively capture diversified income opportunities in the region.
A combination of disciplined fiscal management, resilient corporate earnings, and a decoupling from US monetary policy is reshaping the investment case for emerging markets, drawing renewed interest from global portfolios.
In partnership with L&G Asset Management
With the US economy exhibiting higher inflation and interest rates, dynamic duration management is a powerful – and essential – tool for global bond portfolios, according to L&Gs Ben Bennett, head of investment strategy for Asia, and Ian Hutchinson, head of global bond strategies.
Malaysia's national reinsurer is positioning for reinvestment risk and liquidity challenges while finding opportunities in domestic credit markets, as conservative fiscal policies and stable fundamentals provide a counterweight to global uncertainty.
In partnership with MFS Investment Management
In the dynamic landscape of global fixed income (FI) markets, understanding the key drivers and effectively navigating volatility are crucial for achieving resilient returns – especially in today’s era, says Pilar Gomez-Bravo, co-chief investment officer, FI, at MFS Investment Management.
The journey for an active ETF from product launch to institutional portfolio in Asia can take years, as chief risk officers and due diligence teams move slowly to get comfortable with their innovative structures.
With the long-standing dominance of US funds questioned due to outflows, Asian markets including South Korea, China, and Taiwan narrowed the performance gap and attracted new interest on the back of strong rebounds.
Kin Leung Chan, the Hong Kong family office's principal, says the traditional divide between public and private investing has narrowed significantly.
Despite rapid growth and rising institutional interest, Asia’s ETF industry remains fragmented and constrained by regulatory and retail barriers — leaving it far behind the US in scale and accessibility.
