Newly-appointed manager reduces banks exposure to turn around performance on New Star Sterling Bond vehicle
With the corporate bond market now recovering, a higher exposure to credit is likely to offer significant potential for maximising returns.
Government's scheme divides sector predictions on future buy-ups despite programme creating extra demand for asset class
Fidelity's Ian Spreadbury has reduced the gilt position to his lowest-ever allocation on FIF Sterling Bond fund, taking it to 22%.
Credit markets have staged an exceptional rally in recent months. The US corporate bond market, for instance, registered record relative returns compared to US Treasuries in April and May (based on the Barclays Capital US Credit Bond Index).
Global Bond managers nominated in last year's Fund Manager of the Year Awards continue to outperform despite tough sector conditions
Global bonds have provided benefits for UK investors in terms of higher returns and lower volatility versus gilts over the last 10 years
Stewart Cowley has been appointed as manager of the Old Mutual Global Strategic Bond and Old Mutual D...
The IMA UK Corporate Bond sector has remained a firm IFA favourite taking 17% of total advised sales ...
Risk misconceptions harmed securitised debt asset class after sub-prime crisis, causing an exodus of investors