Buzz: Industry unsure over split between investment grade and high-yield bonds

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Although almost half of participants were unsure about this question, slightly more were in favour of dropping the distinction than not.

One opined: "The artificial divide between BBB- and those below investment grade distorts the market unnecessarily." Another added: "Ratings are not always indicative of risks; unrated issues ca...

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