Analysis
Fixed Income | analysis 1 Nov 16
ANALYSIS: High-yield bonds and emerging market debt – Divergent fates
While emerging market debt saw record quarterly inflows globally during the third quarter of 2016, the global hunt for yield does not benefit developed market junk bonds. But this could soon change.
Investment | analysis 31 Oct 16
ANALYSIS: Don’t dismiss Carney’s bomb-disposal qualifications
South African finance minister excepted (and perhaps, England football manager), there are few harder jobs right now than the role of governor of the Bank of England.
Asia | analysis 28 Oct 16
Unit-linked products under pressure in Asia
Singapore outpaced Hong Kong for sales of unit-linked investment and savings products in the first half of 2016. As the industry awaits third quarter data, Bryan Low of Provisca reflects on the trends seen in the figures so far.
Investment | analysis 27 Oct 16
ANALYSIS: What if it is not as bad as we think?
There is a lot to worry about. From Aleppo to Zuma, geopolitical risk in all its forms dominates global headlines.
Emerging Markets | analysis 25 Oct 16
ANALYSIS: Is the EMD buying spree going to hold this time?
Saudi Arabia’s record debt sale last week showed that emerging market bonds remain in strong demand with yield-hungry investors. However, the question is whether appetite could reverse as quickly as it has in the past.