Global

M&G's Tomlins takes a look at the impact of the recent sell-off

Iain Stealey, manager of the JPM Global Bond Opportunities fund, argues that bonds can still do well amid higher volatility

Investors cannot afford to ignore the increasingly positive correlation between core government bonds and credit markets as rate rises loom, says Jon Jonsson, senior portfolio manager, global fixed income at Neuberger Berman.

Janus manager has success with bund trade

Lombard Odier Investment Managers is preparing to launch a catastrophe bond fund, making UCITS version of the vehicle available to retail investors in the autumn.

Invesco Perpetual has promoted Jack Parker to deputy fund manager on a series of funds, including a trio of offshore portfolios run by co-heads of fixed interest Paul Causer and Paul Read.

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.

Invesco Perpetual's fixed income team have said the sector faces "strong headwinds" for some time as summer volatility returns, and markets anticipate interest rate hikes.

Invesco has appointed Asia Pacific fixed income CIO Ken Hu as manager of the fixed income portion of its $1.1bn Invesco Asia Balanced fund, following the departure of manager Frankie Tai.

Chris Iggo (pictured), CIO fixed income at AXA Investment Managers, discusses the main issues for fixed income investors as Greece reaches a deal with its creditors.