Bonds

Credit ratings have been improving across Asia, but spreads persist which could partly be down to Western investors' unfamiliarity with the markets.

New fund launches to come

Active categories include healthcare and EM debt

Lots of people have loathed bonds

Issue six times oversubscribed

ESG factors can have positive impact on performance

Managers of bond funds have a reputation for being gloomy. Perhaps that is the price we pay for our repeated warnings about inflation, defaults and currency debasement, writes Artemis' James Foster.

Chris Maule, CEO of UK Bond Network, explains why taking 'wisdom' from the crowds can prove to be a useful investment strategy

Funds no longer economically sustainable

Favours investment grade over HY