China's bond reforms to encourage scrutiny, foreign buying
The country has adopted new measures over local bond issuance and credit ratings. These may have little impact on defaults but could increase the participation of foreign investors.
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Active funds can still compete in new MPF core structure
In spite of the fee cap, Allianz GI's Elvin Yu believes his firm can add value to the core MPF structure and maintain a viable business
Bond managers unfazed by Greek default
Money managers in the US are confident Greece’s default this week will not lead to contagion or impact the US Federal Reserve’s stance on raising interest rates.
China debt defaults a major worry for investors
Fund managers' greatest fear is geopolitical crisis followed by debt defaults in China, while sentiment towards emerging markets as a whole has plunged, finds a buy-side survey.
MPF future looks passive as HK opts for 'default' fund
The fund industry's arguments over active management have been dismissed by the Hong Kong government and the pension authority, paving the way for the introduction of a low-cost and largely passive default fund.
China's first bond default: time to panic?
The first default of an onshore bond in China in March should cause investors to look twice at the country's high-yield universe, especially in the context of weaker covenant quality.
