Brown Advisory unveils ESG framework for sovereign bonds
Asset class has ‘great potential’ to achieve progress on UN SDGs but is hindered by lack of analysis
Sovereign Bond
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Will markets sell off when treasuries hit 3%?
Yields on the US 10-year treasury were last at 3% in January 2014, but with the US Federal Reserve set to hike rates at least three times this year industry insiders argue it’s matter of when, not if, they will again break that barrier.
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Momentum cuts risk, beefs up sovereign bonds
Momentum Global IM’s head of portfolio management James Klempster is cutting risk and picking up government bonds in his portfolios.
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Politically charged eurozone offers high yield and equities bargains – Brooks Macdonald
Although a shadow of political risk hovers over Europe, those keen to invest in the region can take advantage of some resilient high yield bonds and relatively cheap stocks, according to Brooks Macdonald head of research Richard Larner.
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ZyFin lists Turkish sovereign bond ETF
Emerging markets specialist ZyFin has listed a Turkish sovereign bond ETF on the London Stock Exchange today.
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Yuan devaluation could force sovereign rethink – Tilney Bestinvest
Further yuan devaluation could make asset allocation even tougher going forward, says Tilney Bestinvest’s Seager-Scott.
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Interest rate threat to sovereign bonds is overblown
Rising interest rates are generally accepted as a poor environment for sovereign bonds, says Rathbones’ head multi-asset investments David Coombs, but has the danger been oversold?
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Mis-rated bond funds may be misleading investors
Increasing bond market illiquidity may be causing investors to buy funds with miscalculated ratings, according to Fundhouse.
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Muzinich outlines credit themes for 2014
High yield bonds are likely to outperform sovereign and investment grade credit again in 2014.
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Turkish bond yields plummet
Turkish bond yields hit a two year low on the back of strong demand fuelled by Moody’s upgrade of the country to a Baa3 grade.
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new sovereign bond index from citi
Citi and Research Affiliates have joined forces to design a global sovereign bond index series with country weightings based on ‘economic footprint’ rather than the amount of debt they hold.
