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Fixed Income | news 16 Aug 15
Inflation-linked bond flows: up and down with the oil price
As the eurozone has been flirting with deflation this year, appetite for inflation-linked bonds has been understandably lacklustre. However, as the oil price started a surprise ascent in April, interest in the asset class rose accordingly. With the oil price now below $50 again, investors are once again abandoning the asset class.
ESMA proposes reform to EU derivative regulation
The European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) has suggested changes to the governance of over-the-counter derivatives markets including a new process for handling regulatory differences between EU states.
Morningstar to launch ESG fund scores in Q4
Morningstar plans to provide environmental, social and governance ratings for both mutual funds and ETFs by the fourth quarter of the year, it said on Thursday.
Hermes expands sales team in Singapore
Hermes Investment Management is growing its sales team in Singapore with a new hire who came on board this week.
Canada Lifes seals longevity risk deal with Aegon
Canada Life’s reinsurance division has reached a deal with insurance giant Aegon to cover the longevity risk on a €6.0bn (£4.3bn, $6.7bn) portfolio of Dutch annuities.