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Why Asia bonds remain resilient in a rising-rate environment

May 1, 2022

Arthur Lau, head of Asia ex-Japan fixed income, and Emily Lam, client portfolio manager, at PineBridge Investments, highlight the continued appeal of Asia investment grade (IG) as well as high yield (HY) bonds for their relatively stable and attractive source of yield and diversification.

Why Asia bonds remain resilient in a rising-rate environment

Korea Teachers’ Pension to remain overweight in high-quality credit bonds

Shusi He

Aug 18, 2021

The $20 billion Korean public pension fund will reduce fixed income exposure both at home and overseas to below 35% by the end of this year, and to below 31% by end-2025.

Korea Teachers’ Pension to remain overweight in high-quality credit bonds

FWD favours Asia IG bonds amid coronavirus fallout

Hugo Cox

May 27, 2020

The Hong Kong-based insurer is looking to investment-grade bonds in the region as it seeks decently yielding debt that is unlikely to be downgraded into junk territory.

FWD favours Asia IG bonds amid coronavirus fallout

Asian instos piling into new US investment grade bonds

Hugo Cox

May 21, 2020

Regional asset owners have started jumping into newly issued and highly rated US corporate bonds as they look to take advantage of wider spreads, say fund experts.

Asian instos piling into new US investment grade bonds

Debt investors seen bracing for “fallen angels”

Jaycee Man

Apr 13, 2020

Asian investment-grade bonds may be less at risk of downgrades to junk than those elsewhere, but asset owners – particularly insurers – are being advised to take precautions.

Debt investors seen bracing for “fallen angels”

Perpetuals: aggressive terms don't scare investors

Ray Chan

Nov 29, 2017

Even given the prospect of a 20-year wait for a step-up, investors are ready to take the credit risk in one Hong Kong-listed leasing company. It reflects strong appetite for yield.

Perpetuals: aggressive terms don't scare investors

Why Taiwan’s foreign investment cap should be lifted

Jackie Horne

Aug 1, 2017

Issuance in Formosa bonds has crashed following regulatory changes, but insurers still desperately need higher-yielding products to meet their obligations to policy holders.

Why Taiwan’s foreign investment cap should be lifted

Fubon Life eyes US credit, shuns US Treasuries

Christina Wang

Mar 29, 2017

The Taiwanese insurer is also keen on Formosa bonds and high-dividend stocks, but has zero US Treasuries and is waiting for yields to rise before it buys more foreign fixed income.

Fubon Life eyes US credit, shuns US Treasuries

Avoid China domestic bonds for now, say managers

Jackie Horne

Feb 7, 2017

However, they say Asian bond markets in general are likely to weather the rising trade tensions with the US better than many expect.

Avoid China domestic bonds for now, say managers

Warning sounded for aggressive Japanese insurers

Nov 29, 2016

The current indiscriminate hunt for yield could land some firms in hot water, as it has in the past, says Ian Brimecome, a senior executive at Tokio Marine.

Warning sounded for aggressive Japanese insurers

Government bond downside risks now outweigh upside risks, says Western

Joe Marsh

May 2, 2010

With government bond yields now more likely to rise than fall, investors will need to focus on both yields and credit spreads, says product specialist Mike Story.

Government bond downside risks now outweigh upside risks, says Western

Western Asset says talk of stimulus removal is premature

Joe Marsh

Dec 10, 2009

Long-term, Western Asset Management is bullish on emerging markets, but currently the firm is overweight developed-market corporates.