Corporate bonds
iShares launches dollar-denominated emerging markets corporate debt ETF
A new ETF from iShares gives investors dollar-denominated exposure to emerging markets corporate bonds
Van Eck launches Fallen Angels ETF amid increased demand for high-yield corporate debt
A new Market Vectors ETF from Van Eck is the latest in a busy period of corporate bond fund launches, highlighting continued demand for high-yield products
Sponsored forum: The future of e-trading for bonds
Regulators are keen for a wider universe of cash and derivatives instruments to trade on electronic platforms. A panel of experts discuss some of the challenges
Video: Schroders HK chief bullish on development of offshore RMB bond market
Lieven Debruyne, chief executive of Schroder Investment Management (Hong Kong), is eyeing up opportunities in the dim sum bond market
China gives boost to 'dim sum' bonds
A taste for dim sum
How the link between credit and economic growth has broken: Joseph Mason column
After the financial crisis of 2008–9, authorities needed to 'rehabilitate' corporate debtors to improve their creditworthiness. Why have they failed?
Dan Fuss interview – Part 2
Loomis Sayles vice-chairman discusses the US credit markets
US corporate credits offer opportunities – Dan Fuss interview
The US has recovered from recession but still faces an enormous debt burden. The onus is now on companies to pick up the slack in the economy and keep bonds buoyant
Investors debate the future of Australian debt markets
Debt prospecting down-under
Borrowers fear Solvency II will hit demand for corporate paper
Solvency II and credit: A change in appetite
Video: Belgium's finance minister lays out European financial reform challenges
At Risk Europe in Brussels, Belgium's Didier Reynders speaks frankly about the sovereign debt crisis, financial sector reform and tensions between European institutions
HKMA’s Yuen urges banks to take action now on Basel III LCR; warns of negative impact for corporate debt markets
Banks should begin preparing in earnest to meet the Basel III liquidity requirements as regulators begin the process of supervising banks’ compliance with the new rules, according to the deputy chief executive of the HKMA.
Emerging market corporates ripe for investment, says Amundi’s Crosnier
Laurent Crosnier, chief investment officer at asset manager Amundi in London, looks to emerging market corporates for returns.
EM corporates offer good value, says Amundi head
Amundi Asset Management says emerging market bond spreads remain wide on a relative basis.
Corporate bonds - safer than sovereigns?
The new safe haven
Syndicated loan recovery scotches disintermediation theory
Syndicated loans: Back in business
Swiss Re hits out at ‘counterproductive’ regulatory calibrations
Swiss Re argues current regulatory calibration proposals will slash policyholder returns
Credit investors will benefit from financials becoming more ‘utility-like’, says Pimco’s Spajic
With banks cutting leverage, increasing capital and changing their funding models, they offer good value for credit investors.
Thomson Reuters begins distributing Chinese CRMI data
Vendor overcomes regulatory obstacles to publish data on credit derivatives, is first to do so
Solvency II not a concern for corporate debt markets
ING Investment Management relaxed about Solvency II reducing appetite for corporate bonds
Special report: Germany
Special report: Germany
Rarity value of German corporate issuance stokes investor demand
Always leave them wanting more
Tel Aviv Stock Exchange seeks to capitalise on Israel's 'developed market' status
A new phase for Tase