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Morphic receives Lonsec approval

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 26 JUN 2013
The Morphic Global Opportunities Fund (MGOF) has been awarded an 'Investment Grade' rating from Lonsec. Launched 10 months ago by two former Hunter Hall investment managers, Jack Lowsenstein and Chad Slater, the fund now has $30 million under management ...

End of QE sounds death knell for 'zombie' stocks

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 19 JUN 2013
... Humphreys points to the high yield corporate bond market in the US. Compiled of debt securities issued by non-investment grade companies, this sector has seen significant demand as a result of extra liquidity in the system. Corporations in this sector ...

Investors need income rethink after RBA rate cut

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 8 MAY 2013
... for investors to derive income from government bonds and term deposits, which may mean riskier assets such as investment grade corporate and high -yield bonds will see inflows. However, he ruled out huge movements in capital markets on this rate decision. ...

Certitude to distribute Columbia Credit fund in Australia

MARK SMITH  |  TUESDAY, 7 MAY 2013
... opportunities and it is time to go global," said Certitude chief executive Craig Mowll. Headed-up by Columbia head of investment grade credit Tom Murphy since 2002, the Columbia US Credit Fund has consistently outperformed its benchmark over the past ...

Aussie instos hungry for EM debt assets

MARK SMITH  |  MONDAY, 6 MAY 2013
... markets and a further $80 billion in Asia. It offers access to the full spectrum of local and hard currency, investment grade corporate and sovereign bonds.

Value in EM debt and bank loans for bond investors

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 3 MAY 2013
... credit. Our view is that it makes sense to be overweight bank loans and emerging market debt while government and investment grade corporate bonds are riskier plays," he said. The credit expert pointed to the fundamental strength in countries from outside ...

Still opportunities for flexible bond managers

MARK SMITH  |  FRIDAY, 12 APR 2013
... growth opportunities over the coming years. "There are still opportunities in credit markets, particularly in investment grade corporates, emerging market sovereigns and some assets in the eurozone periphery," he explained. "Some areas of the credit ...

Islamic finance forum to discuss Shariah growth opps

MARK SMITH  |  WEDNESDAY, 3 APR 2013
... and the likes of Malaysia, Indonesia, Qatar, Bahrain and United Arab Emirates' governments continue to issue investment grade Shariah bonds. To benefit from the growing theme, local investment houses and financial planning firms are designing products ...

GSAM offers EM debt to retail

LAURA MILLAN  |  MONDAY, 4 MAR 2013
... said. Growth in emerging markets has improved credit ratings, with some countries now moving from junk bond to investment grade status. Goldman Sachs has listed Mexico and Russia as two countries that registered overweight in local rates and currency ...

Instos on verge of piling into Asian bonds

MARK SMITH  |  THURSDAY, 21 FEB 2013
... is a significant differential between the yields on offer in investment-grade Asian corporates versus global investment grade bonds. "If we look at Asian corporate bonds, they're predominantly investment-grade markets, but they're paying over 100 basis ...