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Questions raised over SJP’s RDR charging
Firm says the FCA is aware of its charging structure and has approved it.
Aberdeen completes $179.9m acquisition of Artio
The takeover will expand Aberdeen Asset Management’s influence in North America.
Investors warned of bond sell-off
Bond managers warn the US Federal Reserve may soon end QE as economy improves.
Plackett’s play on Jupiter and Schroders pays off
UK Special Situations manager reaps rewards as asset manager share prices rise thanks to market rally
Adviser warning over bond funds’ ‘dangerous’ hunt for yield
Advisers warn lessons learnt from 2008 crash are in danger of being forgotten.
Active management pitched as best strategy for fixed income
Wealth manager sees no sign of sell-off in bond market, says corporate space key to finding returns
Analysis & Opinion
Product review: JP Morgan Global Convertibles Income fund
New investment company managed by firm’s bond team to provide income as well as long-term capital growth
The diversified approach to income portfolios
Residential mortgage-backed securities make sense
Separating the fads from true themes
As market cycles get shorter it is becoming increasingly difficult to separate the fashion fads from the long term themes
Top 5/Bottom 5: UK Equity and Bond Income
Income-seekers are starting to consider equities as well as bonds, so how is this halfway-house performing?
More on Fixed Income Investments
Guide to Fixed Income Investing
Regardless of whether the ‘bond bubble’ has burst, fixed income investments offer attractive qualities.
1hrHigh yield bonds - April 2013
Why have high yield bonds become a key investment?
1hrEmerging market debt - April 2013
Emerging market debt has moved to the mainstream.
50minFixed income - April 2013
Fixed income has become a regular diversifier for many an investor; the convention is that equities are risky, and bonds are deemed to be safe.
1hrRecent Articles
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Wraps & Platforms| May 14, 2013Skandia platform sees fixed income flows rise in April
Platform giant sees demand for fixed income funds rise shortly after Lipper data revealed increased demand for the asset class.
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European| May 13, 2013Doubts over Portugal bond coup
Managers say Portugal’s return to issuing bonds is not a definite sign of an economic recovery.
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May 13, 2013
A good capital preservation play
Fixed income trade of the week: Buy short-dated gilts.
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May 13, 2013
Where next in the hunt for high yield?
There are challenges ahead for investors looking for high yield.
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May 10, 2013Soaring bond fund sales deal blow to great rotation theory
Lipper data shows sales of bond funds in Europe rose in March while equity fund sales dropped significantly.
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May 09, 2013
Swip’s Carver gets co-manager on Absolute Return Bond fund
Dan Daldry promoted to co-manager after working with James Carver (pictured) since March 2012.
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May 09, 2013
Key trends to watch
The last three years have been eventful for bond investors. During this period, two main themes dominated. First was the ‘flight to safety’ as...
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May 07, 2013M&G notes outflows driven by bond fund exits
Decision to slow inflows into Richard Woolnough’s giant bond funds prompts UK investors to exit but M&G still records strong Q1 sales.
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May 07, 2013
Fund review: SLI Strategic Bond
Nyree Stewart reviews the performance and aims of the Standard Life Investments (SLI) Strategic Bond fund.