Bonds

Axa IM is planning to launch an onshore version of its $4.1bn US Short Duration High Yield fund.

The near-term outlook for sterling credit continues to look positive, encouraged by an increasingly robust corporate sector, a slowly improving economy, and a favourable market environment.

F&C's Fatima Luis is boosting exposure to floating rate notes as a protection against rising rates.

Skandia Investment Group is adding an investment grade corporate bond fund to its Dublin-based range of single-manager products.

Aberdeen Asset Management is planning to launch a UK-domiciled version of its $373.6m Emerging Markets Bond Sicav.

A record $200bn issuance of new inflation-linked bonds from the UK, US and Europe is forecast this year as global governments seek to finance ballooning budget deficits.

Fisch Asset Management is planning to increase exposure to Japan in the Global Convertible fund it manages for Schroders.

Despite the significant gains generated in bond markets in 2009, we believe the case for corporate bonds remains strong.

Allianz Pimco manager remains overweight financials, believing the sector's bonds still offer best value for sterling fixed income investors

Janus Capital's Gibson Smith on why corporate credit now plays a critical role in generating superior risk-adjusted outperformance.