BlackRock says ETP flows outpacing last year
Global ETPs have gathered $36.3bn in June meaning year-to-date flows are ahead of the same point in 2013, BlackRock said.
Fixed Income
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Two places to look for negative correlation
In a world where one can no longer rely on bonds for negative correlation, one has to look for alternative diversifiers.
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Central banks likely to stay the top story
As we enter the second half of 2014 one of the most important themes is the divergence of central bank strategy around the world and how this will hit different asset classes.
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pa congress analysis arguing for domestic bliss
The UK market has been feeling its way in the dark when it comes to interest rate rises, but market demand is likely to continue.
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MG warns on dangers of burrito bonds
M&G has warned investors on the dangers of investing directly into some retail bonds such as fast food chain Chilango’s ‘burrito bonds’.
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End of bond bull run doesnt mean end of story
While a 30 year bull run in the bond market has come to an end in the view of most in the industry, the members of the PA Congress UK 2014 fixed income panel said there is still plenty of opportunity left in the asset class.
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Does ECB action create ABS opportunity
The ECBs announcement this month of measures to support the Eurozone economy has created fresh interest in ABS but the market has become very small with supply too tight to meet a further uptick in demand.
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Bonds continue to dominate European fund flows
According to the latest numbers from Lipper, bond funds continue to see strong inflows.
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Fixed income investors must manage expectation
Invesco Perpetuals co-head of fixed interest, Paul Read, says there is even less value in bonds now than there was at the beginning of the year.
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Threat of huge tax liability remains for EU
Specialist insurance broker, Baronsmead, warns that fund managers with significant capital invested in Europe could face significant future tax liabilities.
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Hermes launches new credit fund
Hermes Fund Managers has launched a new absolute return credit fund.
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Beware the investment bandwagon
The bandwagon, while powerful, often result in an over-simplification of complexity and the erasure of nuances, in effect commoditising ideas argues Jan Dehn.
