Neuberger Berman's Jon Jonsson (pictured), senior portfolio manager of the $155m Global Bond Absolute Return fund explains why he has not reduced his short position in German bunds despite the recent sell-off.
Having benefited from a 20-year bull market, fixed income investors are now facing headwinds amid the debate surrounding the removal of global liquidity and the prospect of interest rates moving higher in the near-future.
Pioneer Investments has launched a UK version of its Absolute Return Bond fund, run by Tanguy Le Saout and Cosimo Marasciulo.
Ignis Asset Management has launched the Luxembourg-domiciled Ignis Global Macro Government Bond Fund for Russ Oxley, head of rates.
Grant Peterkin, co-manager of the Ignis Absolute Return Government Bond fund, is leaving the firm, Investment Week can reveal.