Bonds

ON BONDS

Investec Asset Management's John Stopford says the group has been selling European and US government bonds as fears over the economic slowdown have become "overdone".

British corporate bonds beat global counterparts last month as investors gained confidence in the UK's economic recovery.

THE BIG INTERVIEW

BlackRock has made changes to its fund range including the planned closure of its Japan vehicle and alterations to the investment strategy and name of its High Income Bond portfolio.

ON BONDS

THE BIG QUESTION

Old Mutual has hired HSBC's Christine Johnson to run its Dynamic Bond fund.

Aegon's Phil Milburn expects Irish banks to be able to refinance debt coming up for renewal next month, despite some predicting another testing time for the region.

Pimco's Ketish Pothalingam says increased M&A activity could end this year's sterling bond issuance drought.