Fixed Income
Deal extends LGIM’s reach in Japan and Nikko AM’s in Europe
Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) and Nikko Asset Management announced on Wednesday the signing of a business cooperation agreement that will expand LGIM’s presence in Japan’s fixed income market and further Nikko’s aims in Europe.
Fixed Income | 11 May 16
How compelling is Brazil’s fixed income story?
Amid the political turmoil, Brazil has done well for fixed income investors, but questions remain around further volatility.
Funds in Asia see huge Q1 outflows
Around $39bn fled funds in Asia during the first quarter of this year, and one asset class took an enormous hit, according to data from Strategic Insight.
Fixed Income | 5 May 16
Argentina debt mispriced given regional risks, says Kames
Returning to the international market after a 15-year hiatus, Argentina raised $16.5bn in an oversubscribed debt offering last month, the largest ever for an emerging market. But, according to Scott Fleming, manager of the Kames Emerging Market Bond Fund, the risk was not appropriately priced.
China relaxes international bond issuance rules
China’s central bank has relaxed the rules for mainland corporations looking to issue bonds offshore, according to the People’s Bank of China.