Global asset owners believe China fixed income will bring good returns in the next two years, despite tougher regulations and some high-profile companies getting into difficulties.
Asset class in focus: Asian fixed income
Asian bonds posted strong returns last year, but face an uncertain environment given changing US policy and expected Federal Reserve rate rises. Still, they offer relatively high yields.
FWD and HSBC executives explained in an AsianInvestor webinar that regional bonds should suffer less than others from rising default and geopolitical risk.
Asian bonds' appeal is seen to be rising among institutional investors but there are lessons to learn too. Five experts have shared their opinions.
In partnership with PineBridge Investments
Asian US dollar bonds have not only withstood the worst of the Covid-19 volatility so far but have come out as attractive as ever – offering investors opportunities to pick value at various points of the yield curve.
In partnership with PineBridge Investments
The Asian bond market offers refuge with higher yields and stable return but investors need to navigate idiosyncratic risks and the impact of policy and politics.
As a new round of monetary easing sets in, Asian bonds are coming into greater focus for their higher yields and diversification benefits. Arthur Lau, head of Asia ex Japan fixed income at PineBridge Investments, says to manage today’s market uncertainty active bond selection matters more than ever.
In partnership with State Street Global Advisors
As we enter the final two months of 2019, State Street Global Advisors thought it would be helpful to evaluate what has been an eventful year so far and its impact on the bond markets.
Software specialist Algomi unveils Asia-Pacific head as part of its global drive to bolster over-the-counter secondary market bond liquidity.
Following the shock exit of its regional head, the fund house outlines plans to build A-share research, boost Asian bond coverage, seek a WFOE licence in Shanghai and open an office in Singapore.
Global debt is less liquid, and Asian bonds more accessible, than in the past, notes Peter Ryan-Kane of Willis Towers Watson. Some clients have acted on the firm's advice.
The Swiss multi-family office is buying more Asian high yield and emerging-market debt despite concerns over a strong dollar, but it is wary of US equities.
We present the third in our series of predictions for the Year of the Rooster. Today: will the Bank of Japan be forced to re-think its 10-year bond yield target?