Sustainability in credit

Rampant property price inflation has put Australian authorities in a tight spot as they attempt to tighten banks’ lending standards without triggering a credit crunch, argues James McAlevey.

We consider how technological advances, alternative data sources and shifting investor flow dynamics are changing the face of fixed income markets.

Market indices are inherently inefficient. That can pose a problem for fund managers who rely too much on them as performance and risk benchmarks, explains Josh Lohmeier, head of North American investment grade credit at Aviva Investors.

Duration is a key consideration for bond investors. But it’s far from the whole story.

The latest feud between the US and China has sparked fears of an all out trade war, with much at stake for both countries and the wider world.

Opportunity knocks for fixed income investors who are not forced to ‘hug’ market indices.

A jump in interest rates could swamp high yield returns, but a global approach and a focus on short duration can help weather a rising tide.

Why absolute return fixed income challenges traditional asset allocation thinking.

Emerging market fixed income has come a long way since the trials of 2013, says Liam Spillane.

Jerome Powell will face different challenges than his predecessor Janet Yellen as Federal Reserve chair

Bond volatility fell to historic lows in the wake of the financial crisis, but it has begun to rise once again. James McAlevey explores the implications for investors.

The rise of the newly-affluent millennial generation is disrupting traditional industries in emerging markets – and bringing new risks and opportunities for investors.