Oil-based sovereign funds tipped for asset firesale
With oil-producing countries hit hard by the crude price crash, their state institutions will have to dump liquid assets and, by default, raise private market allocations, say industry experts.
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The 2020 US presidential election – what’s in store for Asian bonds?
A Democrat win may negatively hurt US growth, but whether Trump or his blue counterpart win the election, expectations of lower global rates will spark a renewed search for more attractive yields elsewhere. Asia presents opportunities for a yield pickup.
Asia's instos plan to ramp up hiring of ESG experts
The region’s asset owners want to add internal ESG professionals as part of a broader effort to engage with the factors, according to a new SSGA survey.
Fixed Income ETFs: Fact vs. Fiction (Part 2)
Many institutional investors are seriously considering adding fixed income ETFs to their portfolios. Here in our second instalment we continue to dispel some myths about the investment vehicle.
Fixed Income ETFs: Fact vs. Fiction (Part 1)
The growth of fixed income ETF instruments has been robust, so it’s of little surprise investors have concerns over the risks entailed. Here we dispel a few myths about the investment vehicle.
Asian Bond Watch: Choosing the right investment vehicle
State Street Global Advisors' Asia Pacific head of fixed income, Kheng-Siang Ng explains why index approaches are gaining popularity among investors.
