Global exchange-traded products (ETPs) have recorded their strongest month for inflows in 2020 as $71.5bn was added to the market, with fixed income buoying the industry providing $46.7bn of the total, according to iShares.
The fixed income year started with low yields and tight spreads but developed into a 'brutal' March. Mark Holman looks at where we are today and shares his thoughts for the future
While equities are often considered the best weapon to wield in ESG-related engagement, pension schemes also have huge power through their bond allocations, says Mitch Reznick
Panellists discuss alternative credit, ask how schemes can use it in their portfolios and explain the benefits of allocations to this asset class.
Scheme interest in corporate hybrid bonds is growing. Julian Marks assesses the key factors likely to drive the market forward for the remainder of 2018
Average active fixed income manager returns have been historically strong. But, as Scott Richardson and Jordan Brooks explain, this may not be entirely the result of manager skill
David Curtis says fixed income is now entering a 'cycle-aware' phase, where investors need to be more conscious of risk.
Shajahan Alam looks at how hedged diversification into foreign currency corporate bonds can offer schemes more attractive yields
Andrew Jackson looks at how pension funds can use investment grade structured credit to enhance fixed income portfolios
Traditional fixed income assets are failing to deliver the returns many schemes need. Euan MacLaren assesses whether emerging market debt can provide an alternative